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SOCMA | October 08, 2020

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on the Economic Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Authorities Procedures, 2021 Report. The testimony focused on encouraging ITC to adopt the Rules of Origin from the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) in future free trade agreements (FTAs) and additional barriers to trade and growth of the specialty chemicals industry. "U...

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

Hawkins, Inc. | December 07, 2021

Hawkins, Inc. a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of NAPCO Chemical Company, Inc. and its affiliates. The transaction is expected to close by the end of December 2021. NAPCO Chemical manufactures and distributes water treatment chemicals from three locations in the cities of Spring, Lufkin, and Luling, Texas. NAPCO Chemical’s products meet their customers’ needs to keep water safe for consu...

CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

Argus | August 12, 2021

Energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has acquired Oleochem Analytics, a provider of renewable chemicals market information. Oleochem Analytics produces price assessments, market intelligence, news, and analytics for the global oleochemical and pine chemical markets. With subject matter experts in Europe, the US, Brazil and China — who collectively have decades of market expertise — Oleochem Analytics is the leading information source on high-growth renewab...

Chemical Processing | January 17, 2020

Specialty chemicals provider Vertellus acquires Bercen Chemicals, a U.S. supplier of alkyl succinic anhydrides and additives used in the fuel, lubricant and paper industries. The acquisition complements Vertellus’ current capabilities and the combined business is better positioned to service global customers, according to the company. Bercen’s gulf coast location with rail access reportedly supports the growing fuel and lube additive market in North America. Pilot facilities will als...