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AkzoNobel Expands Distribution to Canada

The distribution agreement intends to enable access to Polibrid products throughout North America.

July 21, 2017

AkzoNobel recently extended its distribution agreement for Polibrid® coatings to include Canada.

BASF Begins Plasticizer Production in Texas

The plant reportedly enables BASF to respond to the growing demand for non-ortho-phthalate plasticizers in North America.

July 20, 2017

BASF recently started the production of Palatinol® DOTP (dioctyl terephthalate), a general purpose plasticizer, at its Pasadena, Texas, facility.

Arkema Expands Palmer Holland’s Territory

The agreement bolts Canada onto Palmer Holland’s current territory of the entire U.S.

July 19, 2017

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has been given national coverage for Canada by Arkema Functional Polyolefins.

Varela de la Rosa Appointed STI Polymer Technical Director

As the new technical director, Varela will lead STI’s research and development team in creating new products and advanced formulations.

July 19, 2017

STI Polymer recently announced that Luis Varela de la Rosa, Ph.D., has been appointed as technical director.

Moth Eyes Inspire Glare-Resistant Coating For Cellphone Screens

Joan Mantini

July 19, 2017

A team of researchers is working on a new film coating for cell phone and tablet screens inspired by moth eyes.

Pilot Chemical Acquires ATRP Solutions

The acquisition expands Pilot's proprietary technologies in the oil field chemicals, lubricant additives and paints and coatings markets.

July 18, 2017

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has purchased ATRP Solutions Inc. (ATRP), located in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Driver Appointed Lincoln Fine Ingredients Account Manager

Driver’s role will be to cultivate new and current customer relationships within southern California.

July 13, 2017

Lincoln Fine Ingredients recently announced the addition of Matt Driver as its newest account manager in southern California.

AkzoNobel Completes Research Facility Expansion

The investment in the site will reportedly support the company’s protective coatings, marine coatings and specialty coatings businesses.

July 11, 2017

AkzoNobel has completed the $3.5 million expansion of its U.S. research and development facilities in Houston, Texas.

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.