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Polymer Dispersions Market to Increase 8%

Acrylic dispersions make up the largest resin type subsegment of the polymer dispersions market.

July 10, 2017

The polymer dispersions market is projected to grow from an estimated $6.99 billion in 2017 to $10.27 billion by 2022.

Adhesion Society Issues Call for Abstracts

Abstracts must be submitted online on or before September 15.

July 7, 2017

The Adhesion Society recently issued a call for abstracts for its 2018 annual meeting.

Platte River Equity Invests in MFG Chemical

The company will continue to be led by current president and COO Keith Arnold.

July 7, 2017

Grace Matthews Inc. and MFG Chemical Inc. recently announced that Platte River Equity III, L.P. has completed a recapitalization of MFG Chemical.

Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Announces Keynote Speaker

Mahzarin Banaji will examine the importance of diversity and inclusion in relation to the STEM disciplines

July 7, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council recently announced Mahzarin Banaji, Ph.D., reportedly a renowned Harvard University psychology professor, will deliver the keynote at the 2017 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

OMNOVA Second Quarter 2017 Net Sales Jump 9%

Sales in specialty solutions increased 14.4% to $121.5 million, while sales in performance materials increased 4.2% to $99.8 million

July 6, 2017

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced net sales for the second quarter were $221.3 million, up 9.6% from last year's $202 million.

Arkema Names GE Chaplin Distributor of the Year

The award was given for helping build better relationships with customers, outstanding technical expertise and strong financial growth in the past year.

July 5, 2017

Arkema Coating Resins has named GE Chaplin of Flemington, N.J., the 2016 North American Distributor of the Year.

DOW CORNING: Translucent Adhesive

July 5, 2017

The translucent adhesive is the latest addition to this company’s line of hot melt, room-temperature vulcanizate (RTV) adhesives.

Bluestar Silicones Becomes Elkem Silicones

As part of Elkem’s growth strategy, the company plans to assume responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrate them into the Elkem group.

July 5, 2017

Elkem’s silicones division is changing its name from Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones.