BASF recently announced plans to build a polyurethane systems house in Geismar, La., in which polyurethane raw materials will be blended to deliver customized products to customers in the transportation, furniture, and construction industries.

Pilot Chemical recently announced that the U.S. National Luge Team will be in Cincinnati, Ohio, for the Pilot Chemical USA Luge Slider Search.

E.W. Kaufmann Co., a KODA Distribution Group company, recently announced it has been appointed the newest distributor for Cabot Corp.

PB 404-44 is a new tackifier that can reportedly retain some tack to 750/800°F and maintains a seal within an autoclave for 5 minutes.

Nordson Corp. recently announced it has completed its acquisition of Münster, Germany-based Kreyenborg Group’s Kreyenborg GmbH and BKG Bruckmann & Kreyenborg Granuliertechnik GmbH companies.

Huntsman Corp. recently announced it has completed its acquisition of the business of Oxid L.P., a manufacturer and marketer of specialty urethane polyols in Houston, Texas.

“Silicon Compounds: Silanes & Silicones, 5000A” is a new handbook that introduces over 250 new compounds and nearly 50 new polymers.

The global epoxy resins market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.36% over 2012-2016.

Troy Corp. recently announced its continuing support of OBPA materials for plastics applications.

BASF recently announced it has appointed Archway Sales Inc. as a distributor for polyurethane chemicals to the CASE market in the Ohio valley.