Paid: Nafta PU growth continues in 2016: Huntsman’s Burns
“The NAFTA region continued to grow in 2016 compared to 2015 the growth rate was still positive but not as high as it has been,” said Huntsman's Steve Burns.Keep on reading: Nafta PU growth continues...
View ArticleFree: PCC Rokita has record nine months in 2016
PCC Rokita saw gross profit rise by 63.4% in the first three quarters of 2016 compared with the 2015 periodKeep on reading: PCC Rokita has record nine months in 2016
View ArticlePaid: Bangladesh to start HCFC and HFC phase out
Bangladesh’s Ministry of the Environment has taken the first steps towards developing its Stage 2 strategy for HCFC phase out, according to a report in OzoNews.Keep on reading: Bangladesh to start HCFC...
View ArticlePaid: Lanxess to close Chemtura deal by mid 2017, Rogerson
"We expect closing to occur by mid-2017," Craig Rogerson told analysts at a conference call on 1 November as he spoke of his firm's purchase by Germany's Lanxess.Keep on reading: Lanxess to close...
View ArticleFree: Elite set to expand in Arkansas
Fort Smith, Arkansas — Elite Comfort Solutions is planning to upgrade equipment and invest around $3m at its recently acquired Hickory Springs site.Keep on reading: Elite set to expand in Arkansas
View ArticlePaid: Evonik sees nutrition and care segment sales fall in Q3
Sales in Evonik's Nutrition and Care segment, which includes polyurethane additives shrank by 14% in the third quarter of 2016 compared with Q3 2015Keep on reading: Evonik sees nutrition and care...
View ArticleFree: Bioamber sales soar in Q3 2016
Biosuccinic acid sales at Bioamber increased by 45% in the third quarter of 2016 compared with the 2015 quarter to $3.7mKeep on reading: Bioamber sales soar in Q3 2016
View ArticleFree: Shepherd bismuth-based catalysts win CPI award
Shepherd Chemical has won the 2016 Polyurethane Innovation Award for its BiCATs 8840 and 8842 water-stable bismuth catalysts for polyurethane formulations.Keep on reading: Shepherd bismuth-based...
View ArticleFree: Mearthane appoints new president and COO
Peter Kaczmarek has been appointed president and chief operating officer at polyurethane component manufacturer Mearthane ProductsKeep on reading: Mearthane appoints new president and COO
View ArticleFree: Dow foam constructed for comfort
A new ultra-high airflow and moisture wicking foam from Dow Polyurethanes is designed to make memory foam mattresses more comfortable.Keep on reading: Dow foam constructed for comfort
View ArticleFree: EPA fast-tracks five chemicals of concern
Five chemicals are being fast-tracked through the recently updated Toxic Substances Control Act by the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA).Keep on reading: EPA fast-tracks five chemicals of concern
View ArticlePaid: Honeywell sees NCFI and SES start with Solstice
Honeywell has announced that two more companies are now using its ultra-low global warming potential Solstice liquid blowing agent.Keep on reading: Honeywell sees NCFI and SES start with Solstice
View ArticlePaid: Rhino Linings launches chemical resistant coating
Rhino Linings has partnered with Dow Polyurethanes to develop a chemical resistant coating. The company claims the HiChemKeep on reading: Rhino Linings launches chemical resistant coating
View ArticlePaid: Connecticut embraces mattress recycling
More than 150,000 mattresses have been diverted from landfill in Connecticut via the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress programme since its inceptionKeep on reading: Connecticut embraces...
View ArticlePaid: Accella highlights risks of solid shock
Accella Tire Fill Systems has carried out an in-depth field study into the impact of solid shock. This is the G-force vibration arising from the use of solid tyres.Keep on reading: Accella highlights...
View ArticlePaid: Hongbaoli reports profit crash; mulls reorganization
System house Hongbaoli posted a 10% revenue gain in Q3 2016 to CNY 451m ($67m). Net profit in the quarter crashed 44% to CNY 11m.Keep on reading: Hongbaoli reports profit crash; mulls reorganization
View ArticleFree: Manali revenue hit by 19% in Q3 2016
Manali Petrochemicals income from operations for the third quarter of 2016 were down 19.6% at INR 15.4bn ($230 m)Keep on reading: Manali revenue hit by 19% in Q3 2016
View ArticlePaid: China’s TDI price surge raises market manipulation questions
China's TDI price more than tripled from August to October 2016, peaking at CNY 50,000 ($7,360)/tonne, and has fallen back to less than 40,000/tonne in nearly November.Keep on reading: China’s TDI...
View ArticleFree: Grammer sees strong sales in first nine months
Grammer, which makes interior equipment for passenger cars and commercial vehicle seat systems saw, consolidated sales rise by 19.8% EUR 1.27 bn in the first nine months of 2016Keep on reading: Grammer...
View ArticlePaid: Tosoh aims higher on the value chain
Tosoh will move up the value chain in polyurethane materials and additives, according to a recently released briefing document.Keep on reading: Tosoh aims higher on the value chain
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