Demand for biobased materials to be used in adhesive and sealant formulations continues to rise. The latest market reports about the biobased chemicals market project demand to translate into a compound annual growth rate within the market of between 8% to 10% over the next eight years. Studies point to growing environmental mandates from countries […]
Cariflex Pte. Ltd., a market leader in polyisoprene rubber latex for medical-end markets and wholly owned subsidiary of DL Chemical Co. Ltd., recently inaugurated a new polyisoprene latex plant at Jurong Island, Singapore. Cariflex claims that with an investment of $355 million, the plant is the largest of its kind globally and will significantly expand […]
Bostik, the adhesive solutions segment of Arkema, is undergoing a $27 million investment in its Middleton, Massachusetts, manufacturing plant to increase the capacity and reliability of its high-molecular-weight polyester production while supporting the local economy and furthering sustainability values. As the largest Bostik manufacturing plant in the United States, the Middleton facility prioritizes worker safety […]
Sika has opened a new production facility in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, with production lines for mortar and concrete admixtures, as well as a modern laboratory. Sika’s fourth factory in Kazakhstan, the plant is located in a key industrial region in the eastern part of the country. As a leader in construction chemicals, Sika is also involved […]
Sika is further strengthening its presence and proximity to customers in Ecuador with the opening of a new plant in Quito, Ecuador. This strategic investment enhances Sika’s ability to tap into Ecuador’s full market potential for its mortar solutions, which will be primarily used for interior walls and tile adhesives. Sika already operates a mortar […]
The installation of giant columns at Arkema’s Carling acrylic acid plant in eastern France marks the first stage of a project that began in 2024 and has required years of preparation. The large-scale industrial project, a €130 million investment, involves the construction of a new unit with an innovative acrylic acid purification process, which will […]
Kuraray America Inc. recently announced its Bayport Plant in Pasadena, Texas, has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS designation. The designation is a globally recognized sustainability certification system that ensures transparency, traceability, and sustainable practices throughout complex supply chains. Kuraray’s Bayport Plant follows its La Porte, Texas, plant as the company’s second […]
The Chemours Co. announced that the PCC Group (PCC) plans to build and operate a chlor-alkali facility on the grounds of Chemours’ titanium dioxide (TiO2) plant in DeLisle, Mississippi, and that PCC and Chemours have entered into a chlorine supply agreement that is subject to certain customary conditions precedent. The new facility will utilize state-of-the-art […]
Covestro recently announced plans to build a pilot plant for recycling of elastomers. The company will fund the development and construction project of the state-of-the-art pilot plant at Covestro’s site in Leverkusen, Germany. The construction is estimated to take about one year until technical completion. According to Covestro, the technological development to recycle Vulkollan® marks […]
The global chemical company OQ Chemicals has sold its Dutch esters plant in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, to Perstorp Group as part of a strategic realignment to optimize operational efficiency and drive growth in core business areas. OQ Chemicals reports that the company will continue to serve and further grow its functional fluids, lubricants, and cosmetic […]
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