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The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced new low capital intensity, high return investments in its upstream and downstream silicones franchise.

Clariant recently announced that SABIC has received the final outstanding regulatory approvals from the competition authorities for the purchase of a 24.99% stake in Clariant.

This company plans to present its latest developments on low free isocyanate urethane systems for adhesives, sealants, and one-component foams.

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Wanda I. Gonzalez has been named plant manager for its Houston plant.

Evonik Corp.’s coating additives business line has appointed Palmer Holland as its midwest region distributor. 

PQ Corp. recently announced that Fitz Chem LLC will expand distribution of PQ’s silica gels.

Maroon Group recently announced that two of its operating companies, Maroon and Addipel, have achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification from the Management Certification of North America.

Solventborne polyurethane adhesives have been used for over 50 years. They have a long history of producing high-strength, durable bonds, and can be used on a range of substrates.

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are ubiquitous in many applications, such as labels, packaging tape, medical tapes, automotive tapes, and graphics. Two major chemistries are used in PSAs: acrylics and rubber in the forms of solvent-based, waterborne, or hot melt.

This October 15-17, top adhesives and sealants industry executives will gather in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference.