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SOCMA Applauds EPA on Addressing Backlog of Pre-Manufacture Notices

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed review of the backlog of more than 600 pre-manufacture notices (PMNs) on new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
August 11, 2017

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) applauds the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Administrator Scott Pruitt on addressing backlog of pre-manufacture notices.


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Asia-Pacific Driving Plasticizer Demand

The plasticizer industry in Asia-Pacific reportedly accounted for about 59% of global demand in 2016.
August 11, 2017

The demand for plasticizers is projected to increase to about 9.75 billion tonnes worldwide until 2024.


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AJ Adhesives Acquires Adhesives Plus

Each company will reportedly continue to operate as it currently does, experiencing only minor changes to transition to a single operating platform.
August 9, 2017

AJ Adhesives and Mid America Packaging recently announced the acquisition of Adhesives Plus in Plano, Texas.


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Auto Adhesive Market to Rise Nearly 9%

Growth is reportedly due to the average usage of adhesives being between 13-18kg per vehicle.
August 9, 2017

The global size of the adhesives in the automotive industry was estimated at around $4 billion in 2016.


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AMETEK Brookfield Offers Training Course

The one-day course can help users get the most out of viscometer and rheometer measurements.
August 8, 2017

AMETEK Brookfield recently announced it is offering a “Practical Course on Viscosity Measurements.”


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Ferro Acquires Dip-Tech

Dip-Tech is a provider of digital ceramic in-glass printing solutions.
August 7, 2017

Ferro Corp. recently announced it has acquired Dip-Tech.


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Wilson Named Maroon President

Carol Piccaro, former president of U.S. Chemicals, has moved into a senior executive role.
August 4, 2017

John Wilson recently assumed the role of president of Maroon Group’s combined U.S. Chemicals/Cadence Chemical business.


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Floor Adhesive Market to Grow 5%

These floorings are widely used in the healthcare, food, and automotive, among other industries.
August 4, 2017

The floor adhesive market is projected to grow from $8.54 billion in 2017 to $11.01 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.


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