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Dow Expands Polyurethanes Service Center Network

The new center is reportedly equipped with technical and commercial capabilities to serve customers in Romania, Bulgaria and the wider Balkan region.

July 13, 2017

Dow Polyurethanes recently announced the opening of a new polyurethanes service center in Romania.

Union Pacific Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

The annual award honors Union Pacific customers for implementing release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and having zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.

July 12, 2017

Union Pacific Railroad recognized 56 companies with its Pinnacle Award for their commitment to safely transport chemical products.

U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index Rises in May

During May, chemical production reportedly grew in all regions except the Gulf Coast.

July 12, 2017

According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) edged higher by 0.2% in May, following revised 0.3% declines in April and March.

Evonik Combines Businesses into New Crosslinkers Business Line

The newly formed business line will be part of the Resource Efficiency segment.

July 11, 2017

Evonik Industries AG recently combined its isophorone chemistry and epoxy curing agents business in the new crosslinkers business line.

Polymer Dispersions Market to Increase 8%

Acrylic dispersions make up the largest resin type subsegment of the polymer dispersions market.

July 10, 2017

The polymer dispersions market is projected to grow from an estimated $6.99 billion in 2017 to $10.27 billion by 2022.

Adhesion Society Issues Call for Abstracts

Abstracts must be submitted online on or before September 15.

July 7, 2017

The Adhesion Society recently issued a call for abstracts for its 2018 annual meeting.

Platte River Equity Invests in MFG Chemical

The company will continue to be led by current president and COO Keith Arnold.

July 7, 2017

Grace Matthews Inc. and MFG Chemical Inc. recently announced that Platte River Equity III, L.P. has completed a recapitalization of MFG Chemical.

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.

Arkema Names GE Chaplin Distributor of the Year

The award was given for helping build better relationships with customers, outstanding technical expertise and strong financial growth in the past year.

July 5, 2017

Arkema Coating Resins has named GE Chaplin of Flemington, N.J., the 2016 North American Distributor of the Year.

Bluestar Silicones Becomes Elkem Silicones

As part of Elkem’s growth strategy, the company plans to assume responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrate them into the Elkem group.

July 5, 2017

Elkem’s silicones division is changing its name from Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones.