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Dow to Sell Acetone Derivatives Business to Altivia

The divestiture includes production assets located in Institute, W.Va., in addition to the site infrastructure, land, and utilities.

August 21, 2019

Dow recently announced that it has reached an agreement for the divestiture of its Acetone Derivatives business to Altivia Ketones & Additives, LLC, an affiliate of Altivia, a privately held producer of chemicals headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Builder Confidence Trending Higher as Interest Rates Move Lower

The HMI index gauging current sales conditions for newly built single-family homes increased two points to 73, and the component measuring traffic of prospective buyers rose two points to 50.

August 21, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 66 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Wacker Opens Technical Center in India for Tile Adhesive Application Development

Wacker’s technical center in Bengaluru specializes in the development of customized tile adhesive applications, where adhesive strength and flexibility are vital.

August 20, 2019

Wacker recently announced that it is strengthening its presence in India by opening a technical center in Bengaluru.

JOWAT: Bio-Based Hot-Melt Adhesives

According to Jowat, the products feature high renewable raw materials content, which provides high efficiency and cleanliness during processing while facilitating recyclable bonds according to the German packaging law.

August 20, 2019

Jowat recently announced the launch of its new Jowatherm^® GROW product range, comprising bio-based hot melts for the environmentally compatible bonding of packaging.

Ashland Receives Remaining Regulatory Approvals Related to the Sale of its Composites Business and Butanediol Facility

The companies continue to expect a closing in the late summer of 2019.

August 20, 2019

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it has received the remaining regulatory approvals needed to close the previously announced sale of certain assets of Ashland’s Composites business and butanediol facility in Marl, Germany, to INEOS Enterprises Holdings Limited.

Case Study

Solving LED Challenges with Silicone Sealants

A silicon sealant coupled with automated dispensing is helping one LED manufacturer enhance product performance and reliability.

August 20, 2019

Based in the UK’s West Midlands, Mackwell Electronics provides technology solutions for the global lighting industry.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel Additive Manufacturing Initiative Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in Henkel’s most recent initiative in 3D printing.

Susan Sutton

August 19, 2019

Is your company involved in additive manufacturing? I’d love to hear about it! Please contact me (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Evonik Closes Sale of Methacrylates Business, Hits FTC Roadblock on PeroxyChem Acquisition

Evonik has closed the sale of its Methacrylates business to Advent International, but the Federal Trade Commission will seek to block its proposed acquisition of PeroxyChem.

August 19, 2019

Evonik recently announced that it has closed the sale of its Methacrylates business to Advent International for €3 billion (approximately $3.3 billion).

Aerospace Adhesives Represent a Bright Spot for Henkel in Challenging 2019 Second Quarter

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit reported a slightly negative organic development in the second half of 2019, with sales down 1.2% to €2.4 billion (~ $2.7 billion).

August 19, 2019

Henkel recently announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2019.

ASC Adds Emerging Leaders Workshop to Executive Leadership Conference Offerings

ASC’s interactive new Emerging Leaders Workshop will include facilitated discussion and be structured to optimize learning between peers, providing tools and strategies for leveraging personal strengths and leading change.

August 19, 2019

Consistent with the theme of “Focus on the Future,” the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is introducing an Emerging Leaders Workshop to its Executive Leadership Conference programming.