ACA Submits Comments to EPA Proposed Amendments to NESHAP for MCM

On Aug. 8, ACA submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Miscellaneous Coating Manufacturing (MCM) facilities. EPA’s proposed amendments would establish inorganic HAP standards for process vessels, following the mandated technology review conducted under the Clean Air Act (CAA), originally promulgated in August 2020. The current MCM NESHAP does not regulate metal HAP from process vessels.

Specifically, EPA is proposing to revise Table 1 of 40 CFR part 63 subpart HHHHH to include the emission limits that apply to process vessels based on the following findings by EPA:

• Existing sources demonstrate initial compliance with the particulate matter (PM) emissions limit of 0.014 gr/dscf (grains per dry standard cubic foot); and
• New sources demonstrate initial compliance with the PM emissions limit of 0.0079 gr/dscf.

Background

During the manufacturing process, with the addition of raw materials in powder form to paint mixing vessels, emissions of metal HAP in the form of PM emissions may occur and are typically collected and routed to a PM control device (i.e., baghouse, fabric filters, cartridge filters, or scrubbers). EPA’s proposal addresses the currently unregulated metal HAP emissions from this category and proposes Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) for emission sources of metal HAP.

As proposed, facilities will be required to comply continuously with the standards during all operations that emit metal HAP; but it does not apply to pigments and other solids that are in paste, slurry, or liquid form. The agency also provided a mechanism for owners and operators to demonstrate that materials containing inorganic HAP metals below certain levels are not subject to the standards, as well as a definition for “material containing metal HAP.” Finally, the agency proposed monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements that apply specifically to these facilities.

EPA has proposed a compliance date of one year from the date of a final rule for existing sources.

ACA Comments

Compliance Dates

In its comments, ACA urged EPA to provide three years to comply with the revised rule for existing facilities that need to install a PM control device or modify or replace an existing control device, since many facilities will need to do so to meet the metal HAP emission limits specified in Table 1. ACA expressed support for the one-year compliance timeline for all other existing sources.

ACA noted that the EPA proposal erroneously states that “all facilities in the source category currently have PM controls in place using existing baghouses, fabric filters, or cartridge filters.” The proposal also does not account for facilities that may need to install new controls. It is unclear whether EPA’s statement is intended to mean that each existing MCM-subject process vessel that will become subject to the metal HAP requirements is already controlled by a PM control device, or instead that each MCM-subject facility has at least one PM control device that it uses to control PM emissions from at least one of its process vessels. Because the rule applies to vessels, one or more facilities that have multiple vessels will likely need additional control devices, not all of which are necessarily in place.

Alternatives to Method 5 Compliance Testing 

When coatings are made, the addition of dry solids to MCM-subject process vessels tends to be short in

duration and often occurs infrequently, representing only a fraction of the time required to conduct Method 5 test runs. The proposed rule correctly specifies that the metal HAP emission limits apply to MCM-subject process vessels only “during the addition of dry pigments and solids that contain material containing metal HAP” (see proposal at 40 C.F.R. §§ 63.8005(a)(1)(iii) and Table 1, Item 2.c.). Moreover, facilities are required to conduct a compliance demonstration under “normal operation,” consisting of at least three Method 5 test runs of the corresponding PM control device (see proposal at 40 C.F.R. § 63.8005(i)(1)).

In practice, Method 5 test runs usually require an hour or more, whereas the addition of dry solids to an MCM-subject vessel typically occurs over a much shorter duration period. For example, under normal operation, the addition of solids from bags or sacks into some vessels occurs in no more than 10 or 15 minutes for each batch. It also might be a matter of days, or even months, before another batch is made involving the addition of dry solid metal HAP. For such vessels, only one of the three Method 5 test runs might reasonably occur while dry solids are being added to the vessel, and with that solids addition possibly spanning only part of the duration of the single-test run.

In its comments, ACA underscored that Method 5 testing is not feasible for vessels that are infrequently or rarely subject to MCM. The MCM rule applies to vessels ≥ 250 gallons only during uses of the vessel that meet the rule’s applicability criteria at 40 C.F.R. § 63.7985(a). At some facilities, only a small number of batches (in some cases, no more than one or two batches in a year) are subject to MCM, and even fewer of these might involve the addition of metal HAP in dry solids. Notably, some facilities manufacture many different types of materials in the same vessel. Some of the manufactured materials might not be coatings, and/or some materials are coatings made without “processing, using, or producing a HAP.” Neither of those uses of a vessel are subject to MCM (see 40 C.F.R. §§ 63.7985(a)(2)–(3)). Overall, Method 5 testing is not feasible for PM control devices that service one or more vessels that are subject to the MCM rule and in dry metal HAP service for a small number of instances each year.

In addition, Method 5 testing is not feasible for vessels for which PM emissions are routed to a control device that operates only while the dry materials are being added to the vessel. As such, ACA encouraged U.S. EPA to modify the proposed rule by adding design evaluations as an option in lieu of Method 5 testing with specific suggestions outlined in its comments. ACA also stressed that the agency already authorizes design evaluations under some circumstances for the MCM rule’s organic HAP emission limits and authorizes design evaluations for particulate HAP in several related NESHAP rules.

Clarification for Inapplicability of Subpart SS

Finally, ACA sought official clarification from EPA that Subpart SS, which is referenced by the existing MCM rule, does not apply to PM control devices. To avoid any potential confusion, ACA asked EPA to specify in the rule’s subsection language that Subpart SS does not apply to the proposed requirements for metal HAP by adding qualifiers and proposed explicit clarifying verbiage.

ACA will continue to engage with EPA as it progresses through its amendment rulemaking process. 

Contact ACA’s Rhett Cash for more information.

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SCAQMD to Hold Public Workshop for Rule 1168 on September 1

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) will host a public workshop to present and solicit information on and comments for Proposed Amended Rule 1168 – Adhesive and Sealant Applications  – on Sept. 1 at 1:00 pm EDT (10:00 am Pacific). The meeting will be held virtually, with an agenda and Zoom meeting link available here.

SCAQMD will be accepting comments on its proposed amendments through Sept. 15. The proposed amendments are tentatively scheduled for a public hearing before SCAQMD’s Governing Board on Nov. 4, 2022.

In preparation for the public workshop, SCAQMD provided a Preliminary Draft Proposed Amended Rule 1168 and Preliminary Draft Staff Report. Notably, the proposal includes the following:

• Delays to the effective date for certain categories where the technology assessment has demonstrated more time would be needed;
• Created further subcategories to better characterize and refine VOC limits;
• Prohibited the use of Para-Chlorobenzotrifluoride (pCBtF) and Tertiary-Butyl Acetate (t-BAc); and
• Allowed certain categories to maintain higher VOC limits due to the prohibition on pCBtF and t-BAc or because a newly created subcategory of adhesive or sealant requires a higher VOC limit.

The workshop is the fifth in a series kicked off  in February 2022 whereby stakeholders were invited work with SCAQMD staff and provide input on the technology assessments – and the status of exempt solvents (e.g., PCBTF) – for the following categories:

• Single Ply Roof Membrane Sealant
• All Other Roof Sealants
• Top and Trim Adhesive
• PVC Welding Cement
• CPVC Welding Cement
• ABS to PVC Transition Cement

Rule 1168 was adopted in April 1989 to reduce VOC emissions from adhesive and sealant applications. The rule has been amended 14 times. The last amendment was in October 2017 and included VOC limit reductions for 18 categories and new Quantity and Emissions Reporting (QER) requirements.

In compliance with the regulation, SCAQMD will report on the results of the technology assessments to the Stationary Source Committee prior to the implementation date for these categories.

More information on Rule 1168 may be found at https://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/compliance/vocs/adhesive-and-sealants.

ACA monitors and engages in regulatory activity, including Rule 1168, through its Consumer Products Committee.

Contact ACA’s Rhett Cash for more information.

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Evonik Increases Production Capacities for Matting Agents

Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is expanding the production capacity of its ACEMATT® precipitated matting agents at its manufacturing facility in Taiwan.

According to the company, the capacity increase will help meet the rising demand for matting agents in Asia, with the capacity expansion scheduled for completion by the second half of 2023.

“The capacity expansion of our leading matting agents in Taiwan further emphasizes our commitment to the growing markets in Asia and to all our regional and multinational customers,” says Maximilian Morin, head of Industrial & Transportation Coatings at Evonik Coating Additives. “We are continuously expanding our position as a truly global partner for our coatings customers.”

The company says the ACEMATT® matting agents manufactured in Taiwan exhibit the same properties as the products that are currently manufactured at Evonik’s production site in Bonn, Germany.

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Chemours Begins Commissioning at Sand Mine in Florida

The Chemours Company recently announced it has begun commissioning its newest mineral sand mine, Trail Ridge South in Florida. According to the company, the new mining operation represents a $93 million investment that will create approximately 50 new jobs in the three-county area.

Commissioning work to test operational aspects of the new mine has begun, and startup is anticipated later this year. Expansion of its mining operations will allow Chemours—the only domestic producer of titanium and zirconium minerals and one of only two domestic producers of rare earth minerals—to have additional access to these high-quality concentrated deposits used to produce Chemours’ Ti-Pure™ brand of titanium dioxide (TiO₂).

“The commissioning of our new Trail Ridge South mine is much more than an operational milestone—it represents a huge win for our customers, community, and our country,” said Jody Sciance, co-director of Minerals Operations for Chemours. “This secure, domestic mineral supply means more tons of TiO₂ for our pigment customers, more jobs for Clay County residents, and access to critical materials identified by the U.S. Department of the Interior as vital to our nation’s security and economic prosperity—all with minimal impact on our local environment.”

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Ashland Completes Sale of Land in Ajax, Canada

Ashland, Inc. recently announced it has completed the sale of approximately six acres of land in Ajax, Canada, to Sunray Group of Hotels Inc., a Canadian real estate developer, for (CAD) $12.25 million, with net proceeds of (CAD) $9.2 million.

Ashland is selling its unused land to fund the newly established environmental trust.

“We are continuing to execute our plan to sell valuable land that is not being utilized by the company, and we will place the proceeds in an environmental trust,” said Guillermo Novo, Ashland chair and CEO. “Our environmental trust is an integral part of our core values and strategy and a clear example of our environment, social and governance commitment.”

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Norwegian Producer Jotun Exits Russia

Jotun is exiting Russia after selling its assets in the country to the industrial group Atomstroykomplex. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Norwegian producer of paints and coatings shut down its Russian plant on March 3 after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

“It has become more and more difficult to operate in the country under the ongoing sanctions, and we realize the situation won’t change in the near future,” said President and CEO Morten Fon. “Our employees have been our main priority, and several options have been evaluated over the last few months. We regret that the conclusion was to sell the company. We believe we have found a good solution for our employees under the ownership of Atomstroykomplex.”

Jotun has operated in Russia since 1989 and has had its own production facilities since 2017. At end of 2021, the company had activities throughout the country with a staff of more than 300 people. Current employees will keep their positions with the new owner. Brands, intellectual property and technology are not part of the transaction.

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IGM Resins Opens New Laboratory in Brazil

IGM Resins recently announced opening of a new application laboratory at IGM Resins do Brasil. According to the company, the new laboratory will test the efficiency and performance of radiation-curing products for various segments.

“This new laboratory will allow us to get even closer to the customer to understand their real expectations and keeping the focus and centricity on our customers according to our ‘Go, Grow, Green’ strategy,” the company said.

The company says the aim of the new laboratory is to improve performance and/or remove technical barriers to potential new applications as well as optimize processes.

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PHMSA Issues Final International Harmonization Final Rule

On July 26, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued the international harmonization final rule (HM-215P). Through this action, the agency is officially amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain alignment with international regulations and standards by adopting various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements. Additionally, PHMSA is amending the HMR to allow for better alignment with Transport Canada’s Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations.

Notably, the final rule includes the following amendments to the HMR:

• Amendments to the technical name requirements for marine pollutants;
• Authorization of Transport Canada temporary certificates;
• Amendments to the Hazardous Materials Table;
• Removal of metal wall thickness requirements for certain metal Intermediate Bulk Containers;
• Extension of the periodic inspection requirements for chemicals under pressure; and
• Addition of stability testing requirements for nitrocellulose.

The final rule will become effective on August 25, 2022, and the delayed compliance date is July 26, 2023.

Background

On Aug. 10, 2021, PHMSA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for HM-215P. The federal hazardous materials transportation law (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) directs PHMSA to participate with international standard-setting bodies and encourages alignment of the HMR with international transport standards as consistent with promotion of safety and the public interest. This statutory mandate reflects the importance of international standard-setting activity given the globalization of commercial transportation of hazardous materials.

Importantly, harmonization of the HMR with those efforts can reduce the costs and other burdens of complying with multiple or inconsistent safety requirements between nations. Consistency between the HMR and current international standards can also enhance safety by:

• Ensuring that the HMR is informed by the latest best practices and lessons learned;
• Improving understanding of and compliance with pertinent requirements;
• Facilitating the smooth flow of hazardous materials from their points of origin to their points of destination, thereby avoiding risks to the public and the environment from release of hazardous materials from delays or interruptions in the transportation of those materials; and
• Enabling consistent emergency response procedures in the event of a hazardous materials incident.

ACA, through its Transport Committee, submitted comments in support of this harmonization effort throughout its development process.

Contact ACA’s Rhett Cash for more information.

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SCAQMD to Hold Working Group Meeting for Rule 1168 on August 11

California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) will host another Working Group Meeting on the Technical Assessment for Rule 1168 — Adhesive and Sealant Applications — on August 11 at 11:30 am EDT (8:30 am Pacific). The meeting will be held virtually, with an agenda and Zoom meeting link available here.

The meeting – the fourth in a series kicked off  in February 2022 – will provide stakeholders an opportunity to work with SCAQMD staff and provide input on the technology assessments – and the status of exempt solvents (e.g., PCBTF) – for the following categories:

• Single Ply Roof Membrane Sealant
• All Other Roof Sealants
• Top and Trim Adhesive
• PVC Welding Cement
• CPVC Welding Cement
• ABS to PVC Transition Cement

Rule 1168 was adopted in April 1989 to reduce VOC emissions from adhesive and sealant applications. The rule has been amended 14 times. The last amendment was in October 2017 and included VOC limit reductions for 18 categories and new Quantity and Emissions Reporting (QER) requirements.

In compliance with the regulation, SCAQMD will report on the results of the technology assessments to the Stationary Source Committee prior to the implementation date for these categories (i.e., prior to Jan. 1, 2023).

More information on Rule 1168 may be found at https://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/compliance/vocs/adhesive-and-sealants.

ACA monitors and engages in regulatory activity, including Rule 1168, through its Consumer Products Committee.

Contact ACA’s Rhett Cash for more information.

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Ingevity to Acquire Ozark Materials

Ingevity Corporation has announced it will acquire privately owned Ozark Materials, LLC and Ozark Logistics, LLC (“Ozark Materials”) for $325 million in an all-cash transaction, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

Ingevity says it expects to close on the transaction by early Q4 2022.

Ozark Materials, LLC is a producer of pavement marking materials, including thermoplastic pavement markings, waterborne traffic paints and preformed thermoplastics. The company supplies specialty materials for roadway applications throughout the United States and Canada, for a customer base that includes state departments of transportation, civil and highway contractors, cities, universities and airports.

Ozark Logistics, LLC is a logistics provider operating a dedicated fleet of vehicles located in five states across the United States.

Ozark Materials is headquartered in Greenville, Ala., and operates through four manufacturing locations and a distribution center.

Ingevity says it anticipates that Ozark Materials will generate revenues of approximately $150 million and EBITDA margins of approximately 20% during calendar 2023 and expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to Ingevity’s earnings per share.

Ingevity will include the business in the company’s Performance Chemicals segment.

 

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Extreme Coatings Announces Construction of Facility in Austria

Extreme Coatings, a supplier of wear-resistant coating solutions for the plastics and rubber industries, has announced the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Austria to produce high-performance coatings for feedscrews in injection molding and extrusion applications.

The company has established a European subsidiary, Extreme Coatings GmbH, and formed a strategic partnership with FS Maschinenbau, an Austrian engineering services company, to operate the facility. The plant in Gmunden, Austria, is on track to open by Oct. 1.

The increased capacity in Europe will shorten lead times, reduce shipping costs, and establish local supply for Extreme Coatings’ customer base throughout Europe, according to Scott Caplan, executive vice president, Extreme Coatings. The company says the 15,000-sq-ft Austria plant will expand Extreme Coatings’ global footprint, which includes operations in India, South Korea and Chile.

‘‘The market demand for our wear-resistant coatings has shown exponential growth in several key application areas for quite some time,” Caplan says. “We’ve expanded our global footprint so we can break the logistical logjam that exists today and ensure stable supply to all key European regions.”

Europe continues to be a growing area for plastics manufacturing with feedscrew coatings playing a pivotal role in optimizing the performance of injection molding and extrusion machinery for production of automotive, household goods and building products.

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Univar Solutions Acquires Spanish Specialty Distributor Vicom

Univar Solutions, a provider of specialty ingredients and chemicals, has acquired Vicom Distribución Productos Quimicos, S.L., a regional specialty chemicals distributor in Spain and Portugal. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

According to the company, the Vicom acquisition will expand the company’s portfolio of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) offerings by enhancing its range of additive solutions and augmenting its presence in Europe with more sustainable options.

“Vicom advances our strategic growth priorities by deepening our ability to offer market-leading ingredients, specialty chemicals and solutions to our customers,” said Nick Powell, Univar president of Global Ingredients & Specialties. “With a highly knowledgeable sales organization, strong partnerships with both new and existing Univar Solutions suppliers, and a proven track record of service excellence, Vicom is a highly complementary fit and will add even more value to our customers.”

“We are very excited to join Univar Solutions to offer our customers an even broader portfolio of critical solutions for their applications,” said Teresa García, president of the board, Vicom. “We share a deep commitment to customer service through an enhanced experience, and I am confident we have a very bright future ahead as part of Univar Solutions.”

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IGM Resins Acquires Litian

IGM Resins, a provider of energy-curing raw material solutions, has acquired Litian, a Chinese manufacturer with 23 years’ experience in the energy-curing resins market.

According to the company, the acquisition is an important step in IGM Resins’ “Go, Grow, Green” strategy, which is designed to enable the company to further expand its global footprint, strengthen its supply chain, and enhance its position in energy-curing solutions with a combined product portfolio.

Specifically, IGM now has three distinct product lines: photoinitiators, energy-curing resins and additives. The company says the transaction also supports IGM’s backward integration of key raw materials, while also reinforcing its presence in Asia and underlining IGM’s commitment to sustainability.

Litian has 185 employees who are all based at the site in Rudong, Jiangsu province, China.

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Bain Capital Private Equity, BC Partners in Joint Ownership Agreement for Fedrigoni

Investment firms Bain Capital Private Equity and BC Partners have signed a joint ownership agreement for Fedrigoni, a producer of self-adhesive labels and fiber-based packaging products.

Bain Capital acquired Fedrigoni in 2017. Bain Capital says that under its ownership, Fedrigoni has reportedly more than doubled adjusted sales and nearly tripled adjusted EBITDA through a combination of organic growth acceleration and M&A execution.

According to the companies, the new partnership will support Fedrigoni’s management team as they look to build on their record of mergers and acquisitions. The companies say BC Partners’ owner-manager mindset has helped its portfolio companies execute more than 400 add-on transactions during the past decade, which positions it to help Fedrigoni and Bain Capital drive value-creation opportunities.

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PHMSA Issues RFI on Electronic Hazard Communication Alternatives

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a request for information (RFI) regarding electronic hazard communication alternatives. According to the PHMSA notice, the agency is seeking input on the potential use of electronic communication as an alternative to current physical documentation requirements for hazard communication. Notably, the agency is considering revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to authorize a performance-based electronic communication alternative to the existing physical, paper-based hazard communication requirements.

For the purposes of this RFI, “hazard communication” means shipping papers, train consists, dangerous goods manifests, notifications to the pilot in command, and emergency response information, as well as associated administrative documentation including DOT Special Permits, approvals, and registrations.

The HMR currently require that hazard communication be maintained as physical, printed documents during transportation. However, widely adopted technologies could supplement (or replace) the existing paper-based hazard communication system. They could also offer opportunities for improved emergency response and oversight, as well as increased efficiency in the operations of transportation networks. PHMSA anticipates that electronic communication would improve transportation safety, efficiency, and effectiveness by providing electronic access to the same required information currently contained in hazard communication documents. As such, PHMSA seeks public input to help determine the most effective mechanisms and potential impediments for implementing electronic hazard communication.

ACA will be submitting comments on the PHMSA proposal by the Sept. 9, 2022 comment deadline.

Contact ACA’s Rhett Cash for more information.

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Transport Canada Proposes New Registration Requirements

On June 25, Transport Canada issued proposed amendments to the registration database under its Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations. The proposed amendments would introduce new requirements for persons to register themselves and their TDG sites with a new online registration database administered by Transport Canada, and to provide data related to their transportation of dangerous goods activities at those sites.

As proposed, a person would have to renew and update (as needed) their registration in the database annually. The registration database application will be made available online through Transport Canada’s website and would have to be completed one year after the amended regulations come into force.

Transport Canada is accepting comments on its proposal through Sept. 2, 2022. The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) is coordinating industry comments on this proposal.

The UN established appropriate harmonization mechanisms. This harmonization occurs biennially during the meeting of the Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Every four meetings (every two years), the subcommittee compiles meeting proceedings into an updated version of the UN Model Regulations – recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods. These model regulations are used by many countries as a basis for the country’s TDG regulations.

ACA, through its Transport Committee and the World Coatings Council, is proactively engaged in efforts to harmonize the United Nations model regulations for TDG to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness for cross-border and multi-modal shipments of paint and allied products. To this end, ACA and the council participates in the UN Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods meeting to ensure consistency between national regulatory systems governing every mode for the transport of dangerous goods.

Contact ACA’s Rhett Cash for more information.

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AkzoNobel Announces €20 million Investment in France

AkzoNobel recently announced a €20 million investment to increase and improve production at two of its sites in France. The company says about 30 new jobs will be created.

The company says it will spend a total of €15 million on its aerospace coatings facility in Pamiers, which was taken over following the Mapaero acquisition in 2019. Production capacity will be boosted by 50%, the company says, while the funds will also be used to reduce environmental impact and improve safety processes and working conditions.

AkzoNobel says the other €5 million will be spent on improving production flexibility at the decorative paints site in Montataire, which is one of the company’s key manufacturing locations for wall paints in Europe.

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Arkema to Acquire Polimeros Especiales

Arkema has announced plans to acquire Polimeros Especiales, a Mexico-based producer of waterborne resins for applications in markets such as architectural and decorative paints, textiles, pressure-sensitive adhesives and construction.

According to Arkema, the company has become a key manufacturer of emulsions in the region, achieving sales of approximately USD $40 million in 2021. Polimeros Especiales employs 230 people.

Arkema says the planned acquisition is in line with its strategy to expand its Coating Solutions segment in growing markets and in low-VOC solutions. Waterborne is one of Arkema’s key solvent-free technologies, together with powder, ultraviolet/light emitting diode/electron beam and high-solid systems.

“Thanks to Polimeros Especiales, Arkema will develop new positions in the Mexican market, which is experiencing robust growth,” says Manuel Garcia, general manager of Arkema in Mexico. “The acquisition will ensure continuous strong support to our customers and will enable Arkema to broaden its product offering locally.”

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BASF Confirms Final Phase of MDI Expansion at Louisiana Site

BASF announced it is moving forward with the final phase of the expansion project for the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) plant at its Verbund site in Geismar, La.

The company says the third step of its multiphase capacity expansion will increase production capacity to 600,000 metric tons per year by the middle of the decade and support the ongoing growth of its North American MDI customers.

The company kicked off the expansion project in 2018 with a staggered approach consisting of three investment phases. The investment in the final expansion phase from 2022 to 2025 amounts to $780 million.

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PTTGC Owns Vencorex After Perstorp Sells Shares

The Vencorex Group announced recently it is now owned by a single shareholder – PTTGC International (Netherlands) B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Thai company PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC).

In June, Perstorp Holding AB exercised its option to sell its remaining shares (9.18%) to GC after nearly 14 years.

According to Vencorex, Perstorp and GC played active roles in supporting Vencorex’s growth. Now the sole shareholder, GC says it will continue to develop Vencorex.

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