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Nouryon to Use Digital Technology from Semiotic Labs to Boost Plant Reliability

The technology has been successfully implemented at Nouryon’s chlorine plant at Ibbenbüren, Germany, and will now be rolled out to seven other sites in Europe.

January 31, 2020

Nouryon has signed a framework agreement to implement self-learning technology developed by Semiotic Labs that helps predict when to maintain and replace pumps and other rotating equipment.

Berry Global to Expand North American Capacity for Breathable Films

The $20 million expansion, which will be operational in 2020 across Berry’s U.S. network of breathable film-producing plants, represents the first of a three-phase Sof-Flex film expansion plan.

January 30, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced plans to expand its hygiene, healthcare, and specialty films platform in North America.

Brenntag Expands Agreement with Arkema for Distribution of Waterborne Resins in Canada

The product lines include over 45 waterborne resins that are often used in adhesives, caulks and sealants, construction products, architectural paints, traffic coatings, and industrial coatings applications.

January 30, 2020

Brenntag recently announced that it will become the primary distributor for Arkema Inc. waterborne resins in Canada.

3M Announces 2019 Financial Results, Additional Restructuring Efforts

3M has initiated a restructuring that will reduce approximately 1,500 positions, spanning all business groups, functions, and geographies.

January 29, 2020

3M’s sales declined 1.9% to $32.1 billion, with an organic local currency sales decline of 1.5%.

DOE Announces $133 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research

Concept papers for this funding opportunity are due February 21, 2020, and full applications will be due April 14, 2020.

January 29, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to $133 million in new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research.

BASF Invests in Expansion of Polyurethane Dispersions Business in Europe

The expansion will allow BASF to increase its production capacity by 30%.

January 28, 2020

BASF recently announced a single-digit million-euro investment in the capacity expansion of water-based polyurethane dispersions at its Castellbisbal site in Spain.

Chromaflo Technologies Appoints Finlaw Product Development Specialist

In her new position, Sheena Finlaw will be responsible for developmental and technical support to Chromaflo’s customer base.

January 28, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Sheena Finlaw has joined the company, serving as product development specialist position in the Coatings Department.

Mactac to Expand Durable Goods and Industrial Labeling Line

After consolidating the roll label business of LINTEC with that of Mactac, 2019 marked the first full year of combined sales activity for the new Mactac LINTEC products.

January 27, 2020

Mactac recently announced that it will be growing and expanding its Mactac LINTEC Durable Goods and Industrial Labeling Line in 2020.

Covestro to Pause Methylene Diphenyl Isocyanate Investment Project in Texas

Covestro will continue to closely monitor the market development and will be prepared to resume the project at the appropriate time.

January 27, 2020

Due to challenging global market conditions, Covestro reports that it has decided to delay further work on its methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI) plant expansion in Baytown, Texas.

Housing Starts Finish 2019 Strong with December Increases in Both Single- and Multi-Family Sectors

Single-family housing starts increased 11.2% in December, while the multi-family sector jumped 29.8%.

January 27, 2020

Total housing starts increased 16.9% in December 2019 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.61 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department.