Elkem Announces Strategic Review of Silicones Division

Elkem has initiated a strategic review of its Silicones division with the goal of streamlining the company and enabling allocation of capital to accelerate growth in the Silicon Products and Carbon Solutions divisions. The decision by the company to initiate the strategic review follows a thorough assessment of the growth and return prospects of Elkem, […]
ASI’s 2024 Year in Review

As 2024 comes to an end, we are once again reviewing the most-read content featured in ASI during the year. Readers continue to look to ASI for the latest information about the adhesives and sealants industry. For a review of major events in our industry in 2024, ASI is featuring the most popular news, feature […]
EPA Releases DIDP and DINP Review, Finding Potential Risk for Workers Exposed Through Spraying Adhesives and Sealants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the meeting minutes and final report from the July 30-August 1, 2024, Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) virtual public meeting regarding the 2024 draft Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluation for di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and the hazard analysis supporting the draft risk evaluation for di-isononyl phthalate […]
PPG Announces Review of Alternatives for its Silica Products Business

PPG has engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as financial advisor to assist in a review of strategic alternatives for its silica products business. PPG’s silica products business, which operates within the company’s specialty coatings and materials strategic business unit, manufactures and supplies precipitated silica products to major manufacturers around the world as performance-enhancing additives, […]