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Kuraray has recently announced a Commercial Acceleration program with SpecialChem to support the growth of its MPD based Polyols in Coatings & Adhesives markets. Tokyo (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Kuraray offers a variety of MPD-based polyols with various molecular weights which includes polyester polyols (P-series) and polycarbonate polyols (C-series). Kuraray polyols provide significant advantages such as luxurious feel, softness, good solubility to solvents, better miscibility with other...

[336 Pages Report] Thermoplastic Market report segmented TPE Market by Types (Thermoplastic Polyurethane, SBC, TPO, TPV, TPU, COPE, PEBA), Applications & by Geography. (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 The report, "Thermoplastic Elastomers Market By Types (SBC, TPO, TPV, TPU, COPE, PEBA), Applications & Geography — Trends & Forecasts To 2018" defines and segments the global thermoplastic elastomers market with analysis and forecasting of the global revenue and consumption. It...

ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dash Multi-Corp. (Dash), today announced the acquisition of Pathway Polymers, a leading supplier of polyurethane tire fill material and equipment, from the Vita Group.  Dash is a platform portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners (Arsenal) which focuses on the specialty technologies of polyurethane systems, vinyl plastisols and recycled rubber products. Established in 1971, Pathway Polymers invented TyrFil, the world's first polyurethane tire...

HOUSTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HOUZE® Advanced Building Science Inc. is revolutionizing the way homes are built through its standard-setting zero-energy building systems and innovative energy solutions. And now, HOUZE is poised to take their zero-energy products one-step further, with the launch of ZERO Foam(TM), the most advanced closed-cell spray foam insulation on the market. The announcement of this new product is the result of a strategic partnership with leading global...

NORTHFIELD, Ill., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) today reported that it has reached an agreement with Bayer MaterialScience to acquire their North American Polyester Resins business, including the production facility located in Columbus, Georgia. Bayer MaterialScience is a leading producer of Powder Polyester Resins for metal coatings applications in NAFTA and Liquid Polyester Resins for CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers) applications...

NORTHFIELD, Ill., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL), a major manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries, will issue its first quarter earnings report on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET, prior to the open of the market. The Company will hold its first quarter earnings conference call to review the financial and operational performance highlights on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. ET (1:00...

WAYNE, N.J., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisnar® Inc. removes the mystery of selecting a metering and mixing system and can help work through the process of selecting a dual component solution. Their machines are designed for continuous operation and come with their Fisnar® guarantee of service. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130322/PH81727 ) Systems can be configured for any ratio or fluid combination, from micro dispensing to high volume applications, whether...

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced a combined investment of $135 million at two of its worldscale methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) manufacturing facilities: increasing capacity at its Geismar, USA site and upgrading its downstream specialties production capability at its Rotterdam, the Netherlands site. The Geismar capacity will be increased by 50ktes to 500ktes using improved process technology developed by...

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sika Corporation proudly announces the continued integration of its advanced i-Cure(®) Technology into our U.S. marine product line with the introduction of Sikaflex(®)-295i UV. The term i-Cure(®) stands for "intelligent curing" and it is the chemical base for advanced cross linking technology for polyurethane sealants and adhesives. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101213/DE16392LOGO ) This patented and...

ALBANY, New York, February 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Transparency Market Research (http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com) has released a new market report titled "Refinery (FCC, Hydrocracking, Catalytic Reforming), Synthesis, Polymer & Environmental Catalyst Market - Global Industry Analysis by Material (Zeolites, Metal, Others), by Type (Homogenous & Heterogeneous), Catalyst Regeneration (Off-site & On-site), Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 -...