Huntsman-Clariant Merger on Track The preparations to create HuntsmanClariant are reportedly proceeding as planned. August 1, 2017 Clariant and Huntsman Corp. recently presented a first update on the planned merger of equals to keep shareholders informed.Read More
Dow Chemical Sales Surge 16% Sales increased to $13.8 billion, up 16% year-over-year. August 1, 2017 The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced second quarter 2017 results.Read More
Dunleary Announces New Business Partners The closing date for the acquisitions of three companies is set for the end of August. July 27, 2017 Dunleary Inc. recently announced new business partners and acquisitions: D.N. Lukens Inc. and D&F Distributing Inc. Read More
BYK Holds Groundbreaking for New Shanghai Site The company is investing over €30 million (approximately $35.1 million) in the new site. July 24, 2017 BYK Additives & Instruments recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new integrated site located in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. Read More
SARTOMER EUROPE: Polyester Acrylate July 20, 2017 PRO22019 is a new polyester acrylate developed to provide enhanced adhesion to a variety of plastic substrates.Read More
BASF Begins Plasticizer Production in Texas The plant reportedly enables BASF to respond to the growing demand for non-ortho-phthalate plasticizers in North America. July 20, 2017 BASF recently started the production of Palatinol® DOTP (dioctyl terephthalate), a general purpose plasticizer, at its Pasadena, Texas, facility.Read More
Arkema Expands Palmer Holland’s Territory The agreement bolts Canada onto Palmer Holland’s current territory of the entire U.S. July 19, 2017 Palmer Holland recently announced that it has been given national coverage for Canada by Arkema Functional Polyolefins.Read More
Varela de la Rosa Appointed STI Polymer Technical Director As the new technical director, Varela will lead STI’s research and development team in creating new products and advanced formulations. July 19, 2017 STI Polymer recently announced that Luis Varela de la Rosa, Ph.D., has been appointed as technical director.Read More
Pilot Chemical Acquires ATRP Solutions The acquisition expands Pilot's proprietary technologies in the oil field chemicals, lubricant additives and paints and coatings markets. July 18, 2017 Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has purchased ATRP Solutions Inc. (ATRP), located in Pittsburgh, Pa.Read More
Knubley Joins CNX Distribution as Account Manager Knubley joins with more than 27 years of distribution sales in the chemical business. July 18, 2017 CNX Distribution recently announced the addition of Rick Knubley as its newest account manager.Read More