Kraton, a global producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping by-products, has completed a $35 million investment to upgrade its crude tall oil biorefinery towers.

Fostering a circular economy, ASK Chemicals has reduced its environmental footprint through intensive R&D efforts. 

A new pipe repair technology consists of a polymer-based composite of epoxy resin and reinforcing fibers using a wet-wrapping technique in which the resin-impregnated reinforcing fibers are wrapped directly around the pipe defect and cured.

The new senior vice president will provide leadership for the business unit, including responsibility for strategy, marketing, sales, operations and technology, supply chain, customer service and planning.

To help manufacturers find the right material for their application, Intertronics has launched a structural adhesive selector guide.

Scott Bader’s new purpose-built £2 million R&D facility in Amiens, France, has opened to support the development of new advanced composite materials for key markets.

The acquisition will strengthen Brenntag’s supply network and last-mile operation options throughout Southern Italy. 

The state-of-the-art facility adds new capacity to the company’s water-based adhesive manufacturing.

Orion S.A. announced it has completed upgrading its air emissions control technology at all four of its U.S-based carbon black plants.

Slated to come online in 2024, the additional capacity demonstrates a continued commitment to Resin Solutions’ customer base.