SAFIC-ALCAN entered into a partnership with thermoplastic resins producer BRASKEM to distribute its UNILENE range.

IGM Resins has promoted Frans de Wind to Business Director EMEA and added him to IGM's Executive Management team.

Royal DSM announced it has invested €15 million for the expansion of its coating resins plant in Meppen, Germany.

IGM Resins has appointed Melissa Lutz as Vice President, North America, reporting to CEO Edward Frindt.

Hexion Inc. announced results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2017, reporting net sales of $914 million, a 12% increase versus the prior year.

Due to continued raw material shortages and escalating costs, Lucite International Inc. is announcing a price increase on all resin products.

Effective Dec. 11, 2017, Dianal America will increase prices of all resin grades.

PPG has launched a new biobased wall paint for the professional and consumer market - Sigma Air Pure™. The new paint is based on DSM’s revolutionary Decovery^® bio-based technology.

As a result of a market supply situation regarding purified isophthalic acid (PIA), which is a key raw material in the production of polyester resins and water-reducible resins, EPS is electing to increase prices of products that contain PIA.

Royal DSM has concluded the acquisition of the outstanding 49% of shares in its DSM-AGI joint venture, gaining sole ownership of the Taiwan-based supplier of UV-curable resins and other specialty chemicals.