JNS Smithchem LLC has been appointed the distributor for New England for International Trading Partners’ (ITP) line of Orisil® and Konasil fumed silicas.
Eastman Chemical Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Genovique Specialties Corp., a leading global producer of specialty plasticizers, benzoic acid and sodium benzoate.
Infratrol Manufacturing Corp., a manufacturer of industrial ovens, washers and paint systems headquartered in New Berlin, WI, has appointed Mike Grande as Engineering Manager.
In 2009, global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis proved its resilient operating performance in a challenging environment. Due to the global economic crisis and the consequent weak demand in some end markets in the first half of 2009, sales volumes decreased by 7.8 percent compared to the previous year.
The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) and RadTech, The Association for UV and EB Technology, are partnering to present a student poster competition to showcase energy-cure materials and their use and benefits.
Momentive Performance Materials, Albany, NY, has announced the expansion of Archway Sales, St. Louis, MO, as an authorized distributor of its specialty silanes and coatings portfolio into Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.