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AkzoNobel planning world class UK manufacturing plant

03 August 2011

AkzoNobel has announced plans to build a world class, hi-tech manufacturing facility in the north-east of England, reinforcing its strategic commitment to accelerated and sustainable growth. Around €110M is earmarked for the custom-buil...

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Ashland constructs plant in France

03 August 2011

Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, a unit of Ashland Inc, is constructing a nonionic synthetic thickener manufacturing facility in Alizay, France. The manufacturing facility is scheduled for completion and start-up in late spring 201...

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‘Global demand for emulsion polymers to exceed 13Mt in 2016’ report reveals

15 October 2012

Global demand for emulsion polymers is forecast to rise over 5%/yr to 13.3Mt (dry basis) in 2016. Advances will be fuelled by increased production of water-based paints, coatings and adhesives, which ...