According to a new study released by Cleveland-based market research firm The Freedonia Group Inc., U.S. demand for solvents is expected to increase at an annual pace of 1.5% through 2018 to 11 billion pounds.
TBF Environmental Technology Inc., a leader in the development of VOC-exempt industrial solvents, has announced the appointment of two U.S. distributors who will help the company maximize the penetration of its toxic-free solvent products across North America.
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., will increase the price of its portfolio of intermediates and specialty solvents sold globally effective January 1, 2014, or as contracts allow.
Dzolv® is a solvent/stripper designed to break down and strip away uncured polyurea, polyurethane, epoxies and polyester resins and works well for safely and effectively cleaning spray guns and equipment parts.
U.S. solvents demand will continue to rebound from its recessionary lows, rising 1.5 percent per year in volume terms through 2016 to 10.9 billion pounds.
