Chase Acquires Resin Designs Chase Corp. recently announced that it has acquired Resin Designs LLC. October 5, 2016 In 2015, Resin Designs reportedly had revenue in excess of $11 million.Read More
Firestone Polymers Announces Executive Changes Firestone Polymers recently announced that Bob Handlos, president and CEO, plans to retire. October 5, 2016 Gene Lavengco, current executive director of manufacturing, has been named president and CEO, effective this month. Read More
Salmon Elected Berry Plastics President The board of directors of Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced that Thomas E. Salmon has been elected as president and COO. October 4, 2016 He will be responsible for the company’s operating businesses, operations, supply chain, and procurement. Read More
Chemical Industry Growth for 2016 Flat Global Chemical Production Regional Index shows growth has been nearly flat most of the year thus far. October 4, 2016 The headline index for August reportedly showed no gain or loss on a three-month moving average.Read More
Gabriel Opens Application Development Laboratory Gabriel Performance Products recently announced the opening of an application development laboratory in Rock Hill, S.C. October 3, 2016 The lab reportedly will focus on supporting customers working on new developments.Read More
Shepherd Chemical Receives Polyurethane Innovation Award The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry recently announced Shepherd Chemical as the award recipient. September 30, 2016 The Shepherd Chemical Co.’s water-stable bismuth catalysts received the 2016 Polyurethane Innovation Award. Read More
Kraton Performance Polymers Becomes Kraton Corp. Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced that it has changed its name to Kraton Corp. September 29, 2016 The company changed names to better reflect its business after the Arizona Chemical Holdings Corp. acquisition. Read More
Aging Population Increasing Wound Care Market Size The global wound care market was valued at approximately $24.5 billion in 2015. September 29, 2016 The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2016-2022.Read More
DeVries Named Shurtape Senior Vice President Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced Rob DeVries as senior vice president of sales. September 28, 2016 In this role, DeVries is responsible for leading Shurtape’s North American industrial sales team. Read More
Industrial Adhesives Market to Reach $53 Billion by 2021 The industrial adhesives market is expected to grow from approximately $41.5 billion in 2016 to $53.4 billion by 2021. September 28, 2016 The market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%.Read More