Arkema announced that the company has named Nicola Tei as chief executive officer of its Italian subsidiary, replacing Giulio Cocco, who has led Arkema Italy since 2012 and is retiring. With more than two decades of experience in industrial operations, Tei has built a strong track record in heavy chemicals and organic peroxides. His career […]
Synthomer recently announced a new partnership with Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) to develop bio‑based alternatives to existing fossil‑based monomers. With growing customer demand for more sustainable alternatives, the new partnership strengthens Synthomer’s commitment to innovation and reinforces its focus on delivering customer‑centric, lower‑carbon solutions. Through this partnership, Synthomer is commercializing bio-based butyl acrylate using bio-based […]
Periods of regulatory flexibility are often interpreted as a financial reset for manufacturers. Reduced oversight is assumed to mean reduced cost. In practice, flexibility rarely removes expense from the system. Instead, it shifts when and how those costs surface — often making them harder to manage and more expensive over time. Recent shifts in federal […]
After more than two years of contraction, the manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in January, with economic activity expanding for the first time in 12 months, according to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report. This shift signals a potential turning point for industrial markets—including adhesives and sealants—where manufacturers are closely watching economic indicators as they […]
BASF Corp. announced that it will increase selling prices for select acrylic monomer products in North America, where contracts allow, effective April 1, 2026. The price adjustments are as follows: butyl acrylate will increase $0.03/lb., and2-ethylhexyl acrylate will also increase $0/03/lb. Customers with questions are encouraged to contact their BASF account manager for […]
LBB Specialties (LBBS), a North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, recently announced a new authorized distribution partnership with Kemitura. LBB Specialties will now offer Kemitura’s fumed silica products to customers across the United States and Canada. Through this partnership, LBB Specialties will distribute KemituraSil® fumed silica into the C.A.S.E. markets, further strengthening its […]
The ViscoQC rotational viscometer offers convenient operations and reliable and traceable viscosity results. With the simplest spindle exchange mechanism, automatic spindle detection, and automatic speed searching for new formulations, this viscometer will eliminate measurement errors. Offering ease of use, this product takes less than two minutes to set up, with an SOP booklet with first […]
Airbus and Bodo Möller Chemie Group announced a supply contact for delivering innovative adhesive technology systems to several international plants. The deal marks a significant strategic milestone in the expansion of Bodo Möller Chemie’s aerospace activities. Bodo Möller Chemie reports that the company’s EN 9120 certifications worldwide guarantee high quality and process standards. As one […]
Global consulting firm The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced it is marking its 50th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1976, ChemQuest has assisted hundreds of clients in thousands of projects and special assignments to identify and implement strategies that enable long-term profitable growth. “This year marks a remarkable milestone for ChemQuest – our […]
AW-Lake, flow instrumentation manufacturer, has launched the TH Series High Accuracy Turbine Flow Meter, a precision liquid flow measurement solution for demanding industrial applications where every fraction of a percent in accuracy matters. Precision machining, tight internal tolerances, and stainless-steel construction provide stable, long-term performance in continuous operation. Designed for low-viscosity liquids such as oils, […]
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