Oxiteno, a global leader in surfactants and specialty chemicals, announced an investment in a new research and development (R&D) laboratory in the United States.
Vertellus, a global manufacturer of fine and specialty chemicals, and its distributor partner Palmer Holland have expanded their strategic relationship to better serve the coatings, automotive, sealants, and elastomer (CASE) and lubricant markets.
Renewable materials company BioAmber Inc. has closed on a $19.2 million loan from Bridging Finance Inc., acting as sub-advisor to the Sprott Bridging Income Fund LP.
Cabot Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Cabot (China) Ltd., has signed a joint venture agreement with Inner Mongolia Hengyecheng Silicone Co. Ltd. (HYC) to form a joint venture to manufacture fumed silica in China.
RPM International Inc. has acquired Specialty Polymer Coatings Inc. (SPC), a Canadian manufacturer of high-performance coatings for the global oil and gas pipeline market with annual net sales of approximately $26 million.
Industrial surfactants scattered among a number of applications, such as food, paints and coatings, crop protection, and oil and gas, take up an important one-third of the global surfactants market, but have been lacking comprehensive coverage up until now.
Van Horn, Metz & Co. Inc., a specialty raw material distributor, has expanded its U.S. reach with the addition of Randy Bumgarner as a Regional Sales Manager to cover the Southeast.
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