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Global Waterborne Epoxy Resins Market – Recent Developments
- In 2017, BASF SE and Gustav Grolman GmbH & Co. KG entered into an exclusive collaboration in Europe under which Grolman is expected to market BASF’s specialty chemicals under the Baxxodur brand in France, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, for use in epoxy resin-based applications.
- Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS) EPS produces high-value and highly innovative construction, industrial, and architectural sustainable coatings solutions. In July 2020, Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS) launched its new EPS 2400 series in North America. It includes six waterborne acrylic resins that can provide high-performance solutions to wood coating formulators. These can also be used for flooring, furniture, and cabinetry.differentiated resins and colorants, specifically designed for our customers who develop
- Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset resins. Hexion Inc. serves the global adhesive, coatings, composites and industrial markets through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and industries.In November 2021, Hexoin Inc. entered a definitive agreement with Westlake Chemical Corporation. Hexion Inc. was to sell its global epoxy business for approximately US$ 1.2 billion to Westlake Chemical Corporation. This transaction is anticipated to be completed in the first half of 2022, following customary closing conditions.
- In May 2017, Huntsman Corporation and Clariant (Switzerland) formed a merger of equal shares to form a global specialty chemical company. This merger helped the company enhance its product portfolio.