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2020 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

In response to continued uncertainties, raw materials and chemicals suppliers are undertaking a number of strategic initiatives.

Susan Sutton

February 3, 2020

Tariffs, trade deals, and acquisitions—oh, my! In response to continued uncertainties resulting from ongoing political tensions and changing market dynamics, raw materials and chemicals suppliers are undertaking a number of strategic initiatives.

H.B. Fuller Shares Details Regarding 2019 Financial Results and Business Realignment

Effective December 1, 2019, H.B. Fuller completed the realignment of its business from five to three operating segments.

January 31, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2019.

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.

PANACOL: Fast-Curing Epoxy Adhesive for Cosmetic Packaging

According to Panacol, the adhesive can be applied and cured quickly due to its accommodating dispensing properties.

January 30, 2020

The new epoxy-based Vitralit UC 6025 adhesive from Panacol reportedly optimizes automated assembly processes.

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.

Product Profile

Optimized Dispensing for Electronics and Automotive Assembly

An optimized dispenser series enables the dispensing of adhesives and sealants in small quantities for electronics, automotive, and similar applications.

January 29, 2020

ViscoTec recently launched its new optimized dispenser series for small dispensing quantities.

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.