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Jul 2, 2009 -
Kraton Polymers Announces European USBC and HSBC Price IncreasesKraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers, announces a general price increase in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, of Euro 200 /MT, across all markets and end uses, for Kraton SBS, SEBS, OE SBS, and OE SEBS polymers and compounds. Jul 1, 2009 - Ralf Blauth appointed to Evonik’s Executive Board as Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 1, 2009 The Supervisory Board of Evonik Industries AG has appointed Ralf Blauth (58), currently a member of the Board of Management and Human Resources Officer of Evonik Degussa GmbH, to Evonik's Executive Board as Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 1, 2009. Jun 30, 2009 - New price increase for EVA copolymers Arkema announced a € 50/T price increase for its Evatane® EVA range (High Content Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymers) at the end of May. Effective July 1st, Arkema will up this increase from € 50/T to € 80/T. Jun 29, 2009 - Celanese Unveils EVA Performance Polymers Business Unit Celanese Corp., a leading, global chemical company, announced it will rename its AT Plastics Inc. business, an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer and low density polyethylene (LDPE) resin producer, Celanese EVA Performance Polymers Inc.  Jun 26, 2009 - BASF to increase pricing for Acrylic Acid and Acrylic Esters in North and South America BASF will increase the selling prices for the following Acrylic Acid and Acrylic Esters in North and South America by $0.10 per pound for all shipments, effective July 1, 2009, or as contracts permits. Jun 25, 2009 - OMNOVA Solutions Announces Price Increases in Specialty Chemicals OMNOVA Solutions' Specialty Chemicals business announced a price increase of up to $0.10 per dry pound for all GenFlo®, GenCeal®, OMNABOND™, GenCryl® and GenCal® styrene butadiene based emulsion polymers. Jun 24, 2009 - Larps Group is Distributor of The Products Belong To Morchem For the Italian Market Morchem s.a., know, as a leader in the production of products for rolling fields of textile and flexible packing , has just closed a strategic alliance with Larps Group Inc., an active society in the dynamic Italian market adhesive. Jun 24, 2009 - Hexion To Raise Prices for Epoxy Resins in Europe Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced it will increase the prices of its base epoxy resins in Europe effective July 1 or as contract terms allow. Hexion will increase prices for liquid, solid and solution epoxy resin grades by
80 Euro/mt. Jun 23, 2009 - Price Increase for VISIOMER® Methacrylate Monomers The Performance Polymers Business Unit of Evonik Industries, one of the world's leading suppliers of methacrylate chemicals, will raise the prices of its VISIOMER® Methacrylate Monomers. Jun 22, 2009 - ExxonMobil Chemical Introduces Three New Vistamaxx Elastomers for Film Applications and Polymer Modification ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced three new grades of Vistamaxx™ specialty elastomers that exhibit a very low gel count, making them ideal for high performance film and fiber applications. Jun 19, 2009 - Hybrid Components with Copolyamide Adhesion Promoters Hybrid components made of metal and plastic, such as flat components in the automotive industry like front-end support structures, roof and rear hatch reinforcing structures, not to mention compact, injection molding-sheathed components in joined areas of a vehicle's body structure, are increasingly being used to improve lightweight design systems. Jun 19, 2009 - ADM Plans Green Production for USP-Grade Propylene Glycol Archer Daniels Midland Company is bringing on line a new propylene glycol plant in Decatur, Illinois, in the fourth quarter of 2009. Jun 18, 2009 - Arkema at TECHTEXTIL presents its bio-based polymers for the textile market Arkema presented a preview of a new grade of Rilsan® PA11 , at TECHTEXTIL 2009, its 100% bio-sourced technical polymer - designed for the fiber market. Jun 17, 2009 - Dow Performance Monomers Announces Price Increase for Acrylic Monomers effective July 1st The Dow Chemical Company announced that it will increase the off schedule prices for Acrylic Monomers in North America and Latin America, effective July 1, 2009, or as contracts allow. Jun 16, 2009 - BASF to close the Styropor (EPS) plant and further adjust its production services at its Tarragona site BASF will shut down the Styropor® plant (EPS, expandable polystyrene) at its site in Tarragona, Spain. Jun 15, 2009 - Dow Announces Price Increase for Polycarbonate, Polycarbonate Compounds and Polycarbonate Blends Effective June 24, 2009, or as contract terms allow, Dow Europe GmbH will increase prices for its Polycarbonate, Polycarbonate Compounds and Polycarbonate Blends by 200 Euro per metric ton across the European, Middle Eastern, African and Indian regions. Jun 12, 2009 - Kraton Polymers Stresses Innovation, Green and Cost Efficient Polymers at NPE Kraton will debut its newly commercialized Nexar™ polymer product family at NPE. The Nexar polymer family is uniquely designed for high performance breathable fabrics, water transport, filtration and separation applications. Jun 11, 2009 - Adhesives Symbol for CAD Is Released: ASTM and ASC Collaboration Results in New Standard A new ASTM International standard, ASTM D7447, Practice for Symbolizing Adhesive Applications, provides a convenient way for engineers to represent adhesives on a computer-aided design drawing. Jun 10, 2009 - Huntsman Announces MDI, Propylene Oxide and Propylene Glycol Price Increases in the Americas Region The Polyurethanes division of Huntsman Corporation announced that it will increase the price of all MDI products, Propylene Oxide and Propylene Glycol by five cents per pound ($0.05/lb) in the Americas region, effective July 1, 2009. Jun 9, 2009 - Bemis Company Acquires South American Rigid Packaging Operations From Huhtamaki Bemis Company, Inc. announced that it has acquired the South American rigid packaging operations of Huhtamaki Oyj, a global manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging. Jun 8, 2009 - Technology change in textile lamination The use of hotmelt adhesives is becoming increasingly popular in textile lamination. When deciding on new plant investments, manufacturers are tending more and more to opt for the hotmelt lamination alternative – simply because of the many advantages that this offers over conventional technologies. Jun 5, 2009 - New Advances in Kraton SIBS and SBS Polymer Blends Offer Tape Manufacturers Cost Savings and Flexibility Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers, announces new advances in pressure sensitive adhesives for the tape market. Jun 4, 2009 - Charles Smart Joins DYMAX as Director of Engineering DYMAX Corporation, a world-leading manufacturer of advanced light-curable adhesives, coatings, and curing equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Smart as Director of Engineering in the Curing Equipment Department. In his new position, Mr. Smart will report directly to Terry Woldorf, Sr. VP of Global Sales & Marketing, and will be responsible for leading the Engineering Team to continue to support sales and marketing in the design and development of new and innovative light-curing adhesive equipment. Jun 4, 2009 - Meeting the needs of a changing industrial society This spring Henkel is launching two new products developed to meet the needs of a changing industrial society: The anaerobic adhesive Loctite 5188 and the anaerobic threadlocker Loctite 276 are a result of Henkel's close co-operation with key players in the automotive and other industries. To harness the full power of the Loctite brand, the company is rumoured to be launching a massive advertising campaign soon in addition to the product launch. Jun 3, 2009 - Dow announces plan to close Polystyrene plant in Bilbao The closure of the Bilbao plant was a very difficult decision for Dow to take, but it reflects the reduced demand and depressed margins for Polystyrene in Europe. Jun 2, 2009 - Exxon Mobil unit licenses HPPE process to Sipchem Exxon Mobil Chemical Technology Licensing LLC said it signed a deal with Saudi International Petrochemical Co., or Sipchem, to license its tubular high pressure low density polyethylene process (HPPE) technology for Sipchem's new ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) plant. Jun 1, 2009 - Arkema increases the price of its EVA copolymers Arkema announces a € 50/T price increase for its entire Evatane® EVA range (High Content Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymers) applicable in Europe from June 15 2009. May 29, 2009 - Dow Europe GmbH Announces Price Increase for Polyethylene Resins Dow Europe GmbH is announcing a price increase across the European, Middle Eastern, African and Indian regions for polyethylene (PE) resins, based on the continued raw material cost developments that the company is experiencing and the need to restore its margins. May 28, 2009 - Anika Therapeutics Appoints Frank J. Luppino as Chief Operating Officer Luppino was most recently vice president of operations at Bionostics, a privately held developer, manufacturer and distributor of turnkey products for critical healthcare OEMs. May 28, 2009 - BASF to increase prices for acrylic monomers Acrylic acid is the main precursor in the production of superabsorbent polymers, materials which absorb many times their own weight in liquid and are mainly used in diapers and other hygienic products. May 27, 2009 - Dow Completes MDI Expansion in Estarreja, Portugal The world-scale facility will provide both polymeric and crude MDI, offering customers increased flexibility and reliability of supply of this essential polyurethane raw material. May 26, 2009 - Exceptional Performance without Lead and Halides Henkel has engineered Multicore® LF700™, a new lead-free, halide-free solder paste that has been formulated to deliver a wider range of benefits and performance characteristics than older-generation and competitive products. May 25, 2009 - Wisdom Adhesives Introduces WizBond™ Wisdom Adhesives, North America's top mid-sized adhesives manufacturer and supplier of environmentally safe and compliant adhesives, introduces WizBond, their NEW specially formulated water-based laminating and glued lap adhesive for packaging and paper converting applications. May 25, 2009 - Model aeroplane kit helps new RITE-LOK users Five hundred engineers and technicians returned to their childhoods last month when a traditional plastic construction kit landed on their desks. May 22, 2009 - Estane® Engineered Polymers Introduces New Environmentally Friendly, Plasticizer-Free TPUs at Chinaplas The new grades are for use in injection molding processors and exhibit excellent flexibility, softness and abrasion resistance - performance attributes for which Estane® TPU is well known. May 21, 2009 - DuPont, BASF see gold in a US emissions mandate A national campaign to address climate change could help revive US industry and drive substantial new demand for chemistry products, top chemical company officials told Congress. May 20, 2009 - Dow Performance Monomers Announces a Global Price Increase for All Acrylic Monomers and for Vinyl Acetate Monomers Effective June 1st The Dow Chemical Company announced that it will increase the off schedule price in all regions for the product lines of both Acrylic Monomers and Vinyl Acetate Monomers effective June 1, 2009, or as contracts allow. May 19, 2009 - Kraton G1645 Is a Green Alternative to PVC in Medical Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers, announces its commercialization of Kraton G1645, a polymer that creates new opportunities to replace PVC in medical applications. May 19, 2009 - LORD Corporation Builds New Shanghai, China Plant LORD Corporation - a global leader in developing passive and active solutions for noise and vibration, engineered adhesives and high performance coatings for the aerospace, automotive and general industrial markets - has moved into its new Shanghai, China plant. May 18, 2009 - BASF announces price increase on Styropor® Expandable polystyren BASF announced it would increase prices for all grades of Styropor® Expandable polystyrene by $0.05 per pound effective June 1, 2009 or as contracts permit. May 15, 2009 - AkzoNobel appoints new CIO A Dutch national, Pieter (44) joined the company from Church & Dwight Corporation in New Jersey in the US, where he held the position of VP & CIO. May 15, 2009 - Dow Adhesives and Nordmeccanica Host Sustainable Packaging Demonstration Runs The demonstrations took place on equipment at Nordmeccanica's Long Island, New York, facilities and attracted over 40 industry attendees for a series of trial runs combining various film laminates, water-based inks and Dow Mor-Free™ solventless adhesives. May 14, 2009 - Versamid PUR 2011 – Standing Up to the Rigors of Retort Process Versamid® PUR 2011, a stand alone ink binder is the latest addition to the Versamid PUR range of resins from global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis. May 13, 2009 - Dow Europe Announces Price Increase for Polyols and Isocyanates in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent Effective immediately, or as contract terms allow, Dow Polyurethanes, a business group within The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates including Dow Europe GmbH, will increase prices in the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent for its polyurethanes raw materials. May 12, 2009 - Arkema unveils its latest polymers innovations at Brasilplast 2009 Arkema offered the plastics industry an extensive range of products for the construction, automotive, packaging and consumer good applications. May 11, 2009 - Hexion Specialty Chemicals Plans To Indefinitely Idle Its BPA3 Unit In Deer Park, Texas Ohio Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., announced that it
plans to indefinitely idle its BPA3 production unit, part of its manufacturing complex in Deer Park,
Texas. May 8, 2009 - LyondellBasell to Cease Polymers Production at Chocolate Bayou LyondellBasell Industries announced that it will cease the production of high density polyethylene (HDPE) at its Chocolate Bayou plant near Alvin, Texas by July 31, 2009. May 7, 2009 - Cytec to Present Water-borne, Energy Curable Polyurethane Dispersions Products at Sink or Swim Conference Cytec Industries Inc. will present a paper entitled "Water-borne, Energy Curable Polyurethane Dispersions: Sprayable, High Performance Resins for Wood and Plastic" at the Sink or Swim Show. May 6, 2009 - Ashland expands relationship with Eurotec to Nordic region Ashland Distribution, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., has expanded its relationship with Eurotec Engineering Plastics of Corlu, Turkey, by signing a new agreement, to distribute their polyamide (PA), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) compounds and blends in Sweden, Norway and Finland. May 5, 2009 - SABIC Demonstrates Steady Commitment to Industry as Major NPE 2009 Exhibitor, Highlighting Breakthrough Innovations at Booth W123011 SABIC will showcase advanced new material technologies at NPE 2009 in Chicago, June 22-26, aimed at helping customers meet today's tough economic challenges and drive long-term growth opportunities. May 4, 2009 - Kraton Polymers' Innovation Reaches New Heights Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers announces an innovation with proven ability to double styrene-butadienestyrene (SBS) modification levels in pre-modified asphalt emulsions. Oct 3, 2007 - Celanese Announces Emulsions Price Increase in Europe Celanese Corporation, a global leader in polymer emulsions, announced that it will increase the price of all PVAc homopolymer, VAE co-polymer, acrylic and vinyl-acrylic emulsions sold in Europe by €50 (EUR) per metric ton. Jul 4, 2006 - Brady Announces Completion of Acquisition of Daewon Industry Corporation Brady Corporation, a world leader in identification solutions and precision die-cut components, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Daewon Industry Corporation, a Korean manufacturer of self-adhesive components for the mobile phone industry. Jun 22, 2006 - Rohm and Haas Names Renette Richard Market Manager for Building and Construction Networking North America Rohm and Haas Company announced the appointment of Renette Richard to the newly created position of Building and Construction (B&C) Network Market Manager. Jun 13, 2006 - BASF to Increase Prices for Acrylic, Styrene-acrylic Latex Products Effective July 1, 2006, or as contracts allow, BASF will raise prices by $0.03 per wet pound in the United States and Canada on all straight acrylic and styrene-acrylic latex products sold under the Acronal® and Acronal® Optive brand names that are supplied to the adhesives, architectural coatings, construction and fiber bonding industries. |
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