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BASF has declared force majeure in North America on PolyTHF® following an event that impacted production in its Tetrahydrofuran (THF) manufacturing unit in Geismar, Louisiana.

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced it has concluded a purchase agreement with Elementis Specialties Inc.

Oxea recently announced it has started the construction of a new world-scale propanol unit at its production site at Bay City, Texas.

The European Coatings Show 2017, scheduled to take place April 4-6 in Nuremberg, Germany, will reportedly host more than 1,100 exhibitors.

OMNOVA Solutions recently announced the appointment of Jason Riley as distributor sales manager, Americas, for its chemical business.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, introducing him to the specialty chemical industry and thanking him for his focus on small business, jobs, and the economy.

Maroon Group LLC recently announced that it has acquired Lincoln Fine Ingredients, a national distributor of specialty chemicals.

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced it has appointed Eric K. Thiele as chief financial officer.

Palmer Holland recently announced it has named Russ Bachman to the position of vice president of Marketing and Gus Munoz as southern region sales manager.

The expansion is reportedly a response to growing regional demand for specialty silicones needed in the textile, paper, household and personal care, and cosmetics industry.