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Arkema Expands its Brazil Resins Capacity by 60%

April 16, 2015

Arkema recently announced that its coating resins business has expanded acrylic resin manufacturing capacity in Araçariguama, Brazil, by 60%.

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS: Polymer Resin

April 13, 2015

Mor-Glo^® Ultra G zinc-free polymer resin is designed for the formulation of high-gloss floor care products.

Scholle Chemical Becomes Alchemix

April 10, 2015

Scholle Chemical recently announced it will now be known as Alchemix Corp. as part of a major rebranding effort.

VALSPAR: PVDF Coatings Technical Paper

April 9, 2015

A new technical paper describes how polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin-based coatings can be combined with the hardness of acrylic to deliver durable, superior-performance coatings.

BYK ADDITIVES AND INSTRUMENTS: Polymer-Based Defoamer

April 7, 2015

BYK-1640 is a new polymer-based, VOC- and silicone-free defoamer for aqueous systems.

AkzoNobel Announces 4D Approach to Increasing Business

April 3, 2015

AkzoNobel recently announced it is exploring new ways of increasing business value by piloting a four-dimensional approach.

Focus On: Chemicals Supplier Celebrates an Interactive Anniversary

BASF marked its 150th anniversary this year with a global interactive program focusing on energy, food and urban living.

April 1, 2015

BASF recently announced an international anniversary program to mark its 150th anniversary this year. In addition to celebrations and a historical retrospective, BASF has prepared a global co-creation program with partners on the topics of energy, food, and urban living.

Market Trends: Construction Chemicals Market is Building on Success

U.S. demand for construction chemicals like adhesives and grouts is expected to shift toward higher-value formulations and technologies.

April 1, 2015

Domestic demand for construction chemicals used in on-site applications is projected to grow 8.2% per year through 2018 to $12.1 billion, according to “Construction Chemicals,” a recent study from The Freedonia Group Inc.

Market Trends: Coatings Industry Continues to Evolve

The recent sharp drop in oil prices could force coatings prices lower if continued.

April 1, 2015

Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney recently announced it has begun its fifth “U.S. Paint & Coatings Industry” study. The industry is reportedly continuing its recovery from the global recession of 2008-2009.

Adhesives at Work: Vacuum Dispensing of Ignition Coils - Sophisticated Technology Made Affordable

Choosing the right coatings dispensing machinery can help lower investment costs and reduce project planning times for automotive suppliers.

April 1, 2015

The coating process is one of the most complicated steps in the production of automotive ignition coils. Since it can also be the most expensive, many automotive suppliers are hesitant to implement complex machinery.