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Growth Momentum Projected to Accelerate for Global Styrene Butadiene Latex Market

The styrene butadiene latex market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation is expected to decrease by 2023.

May 30, 2019

The global styrene butadiene latex market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of almost 2% from 2018-2023, according to a recent report.

Nouryon Recognized by AICM for Commitment to Responsible Care

Nouryon started production in China in the early 1990s and currently employs nearly 1,400 people across nine locations.

May 29, 2019

Nouryon recently announced that it has been awarded the 2019 Responsible Care Merit Award by the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) in China.

DOE Recognizes Eastman Chemical for Manufacturing Leadership

The DOE reports that Eastman has improved its energy productivity by approximately 12% since joining the Better Plants Challenge, putting the company more than halfway toward meeting its goal.

May 16, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that it had recognized the energy productivity achievements of Eastman Chemical.

Kraton Earns Silver-Level Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis

This is reportedly the seventh consecutive year that Kraton was recognized for its sustainability performance.

May 10, 2019

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it received a Silver recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.

Lower Selling Prices Drive Covestro Sales Down 16% in 2019 First Quarter

Covestro reports that these results are in the expected range, and the company has confirmed the targets set for the year as a whole.

May 7, 2019

Covestro recently announced that higher competitive pressure influenced its first quarter 2019 results.

HENKEL: Adhesive Recycling Program

According to Henkel, its partnership with TerraCycle reflects its commitment to sustainability and its history of transforming manufacturing processes across a wide range of industries.

May 2, 2019

Henkel Corp. recently announced that it continues to build on the success of its Recycling Program by offering additive manufacturing customers recycling options across its Loctite^® brands.

Cashew Nut Shell Liquid Market to Benefit from Demand in Myriad Applications

The market in North America is expected to reach $171.2 million in 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period.

May 1, 2019

The cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) market is forecast to grow from $250.2 million in 2018 to $450.4 million by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 7.3%, according to a recent market research report.

Covestro Receives Responsible Care Award

Covestro LLC recently announced that it has received a Responsible Care® Product Safety Award.

April 24, 2019

It is the fourth consecutive year the company received this award.

INGEVITY: Tackifier

April 12, 2019

Based on tall oil rosin chemistry, this bio-based product is light colored and reportedly maintains its adhesive quality after extended heating.

Preparing for a No-Deal Brexit

Companies that import chemicals from an EU-based manufacturer may need to take on registration obligations in order to continue importing those products.

Simon Johnson

April 9, 2019

I was delighted to have spoken alongside colleagues from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy at the British Adhesives and Sealant Association event on March 28.