Raw Materials and Chemicals - Articles - Page 14

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Trinseo Announces Restructuring Initiatives, Workforce Reductions

October 2, 2024

Specialty materials provider Trinseo announced restructuring initiatives with changes that were implemented on October 1, 2024.

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Transportation: Disruption is the New Norm

Although it has calmed down since the height of the pandemic, disruption is simply the new norm for the supply chain.

Lisa Anderson

September 30, 2024

Since logistics is dependent on a system of systems, the system is only as strong as its weakest link.

Expert Warns of Threat Middle East Conflict Poses to Supply Chains

September 27, 2024

The recent attacks in the Middle East, where hundreds of pagers used by Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon and Syria, have underscored the extreme risks present in global supply chains.

Investigation of Additives for MDI-based Composite and Binder Applications

This article explores the use of pMDI-based binder additive technology in wood composites, presented at the 2023 Polyurethanes Technical Conference and published with permission of CPI, Center for the Polyurethanes Industry.

Jason H. Stengel

September 26, 2024

Recent developments in pMDI-based binder additive technology are focused on improving processing and performance of wood composite products produced through the use of MDI-based binders.

ACD Raises Concerns of Additional Shipping Surcharges Amid Looming Strike

September 24, 2024

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) has expressed concerns to the Federal Maritime Commission about additional charges on shippers should the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance fail to ratify a labor contract.

Teckrez Appoints Market Development Manager

September 23, 2024

With a career in the chemical industry spanning nearly four decades, the new market development manager brings extensive expertise in both tackifier resins and acrylates.

Pick Your Polymer Properties: Tool Predicts How to Achieve Them with Biomass

Artificial intelligence speeds the discovery of more sustainable, higher-performing polymers with the help of a new tool from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Erik F. Ringle

September 23, 2024

An NREL machine learning tool, PolyID: Polymer Inverse Design™, can predict material properties based on molecular structure.

Enabling Sustainable Solutions for Packaging Hot Melt Adhesives with Functionalized Polyolefin Elastomers

The use of low-viscosity polyolefin materials in HMA formulations can lead to increased cost savings and lowered carbon footprint.

Shankar CV Ram Santosh Bawiskar Yue Deng Yinzhong Guo Ibrahim Kamara Allan McLennaghan Max Yang

September 22, 2024

Among the polymers used in packaging HMA formulations, low-viscosity polyolefin materials have demonstrated superior adhesion, improved low application temperature, ease of processability, and thermal stability versus EVA-based formulations.

2024 Distributor Roundtable

Professionals in the distribution of raw materials and chemicals offer their latest takes on the state of the industry and how working with a distributor can benefit your company.

Karen Parker

September 22, 2024

Representatives from Palmer Holland and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) answer questions about the latest challenges in the chemical distribution industry.