Methyl Methacrylate Market, By Application (Polymethyl Methacrylate (MMA), Surface Coating, and Others), By End-use Industry (Building & Construction, Automotive, Electronics, Aerospace, Paints & Coatings, Medical, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

Published In : Jun 2024

Code : CMI569

Pages :208

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Industry : Bulk Chemicals

Key Developments

In January 2024, Evonik launches high-performance phosphate methacrylate VISIOMER® HEMA-P 100
In April, 2022, Sumitomo Chemical decided to establish a new MMA Division to strengthen its MMA business, which includes MMA (methyl methacrylate) monomer and acrylic resin (PMMA, polymethyl methacrylate). Sumitomo Chemical Ltd. is a Japanese company that produces and markets various types of chemicals. The new division will take charge of strategy formulation and global marketing and sales for the business as a whole.
In February, 2022, Mitsubishi Chemical (MCC; Tokyo) and its subsidiary Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates (MCM) developed a manufacturing technology for MMA (methyl methacrylate) monomers that uses plant-derived materials and have begun designing a pilot plant. Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is a manufacturer of chemicals and chemical derivatives. Applying plant-derived raw materials to the existing process will enable the production of MMA using 100% bio-derived carbon.
In December 2020, Trinseo announced the acquisition of Arkema's PMMA business for US$ 0.17 Million. Trinseo is a global materials company, focusing particularly on the manufacture of plastics, latex, and synthetic rubber. The acquisition will accelerate the growth of Trinseo's global engineering materials business and will bring about US$ 50 million in synergy.