The acquisition complements its specialist MMA-based product offering and provides a platform that enhances its ability to deliver innovative solutions that facilitate lightweighting and the bonding of dissimilar materials.

Kuraray Co. Ltd recently announced a decision to optimize the production capacity of its methacrylic resin business’ methyl methacrylate (MMA) plant. 

Evonik signed an agreement to scale up and produce custom catalysts for Röhm’s new methyl methacrylate production plant.

After 18 months of construction, Röhm has officially opened a new innovation center at its site in Worms, Germany. 

Traditionally, mechanical fasteners connect ship components, which add weight and limit the ability to take advantage of new design approaches that use composite materials. Recent research explores the use of methyl methacrylate to bond together the structural elements of a boat.

Dave Dunn's January 2015 column.

 The 2014 FIFA World Cup™ is scheduled to run June 12-July 13 in Brazil, and I absolutely cannot wait! 

Composite materials, including carbon fiber, are often preferred over conventional materials such as metal because they are lightweight, versatile and resilient.

Understanding how certain monomers and oligomers hold up under adverse conditions is critical.