Construction expenditures in China are expected to rise 9.4% per year in real terms through 2015, moderating from the rapid pace of the 2005-2010 period.

Graco Inc. has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune for the second consecutive year.

Asia and Middle East are the key regions where growth in the global vinyl acetate market will intensify, according to a new report.

The European Commission recently launched a €7 billion (~ $9.9 billion) research and development fund aimed at tackling the biggest societal challenges facing Europe and the world.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced the relocation of its Western Region Distribution Center to a larger facility in Irvine, CA.

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced the execution of a framework agreement with Formosa Petrochemical Corp. (FPCC) to form a 50:50 joint venture to construct and operate a 30-kiloton hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) plant in Mailiao, Taiwan.

The EPA’s proposed action is based, in part, on concerns that additional uses of these 14 chemicals in consumer products could lead to harmful reproductive and developmental health effects.

The new subsidiary will serve as a base to undertake sales and market development of Kuraray Group products in South America.

Brenntag announced it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Zhong Yung (International) Chemical Ltd.

WACKER recently announced it has started operating several silicone-polymer production lines at its Burghausen site.