Functional Materials

NAGASE Specialty Materials and Laviosa announce exclusive distribution agreement in the United States for Laviosa's bentonite clay products

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

With this partnership, NAGASE Specialty Materials is further positioned to support the paints, coatings, construction, lubricants, and plastics industries with Laviosa product lines like LAVIOSA ARGIMEL®, DELLITE®, LAVIOTHIX®, and LAVIOKOLL®.

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  • With this partnership, NAGASE Specialty Materials is further positioned to support the paints, coatings, construction, lubricants, and plastics industries with Laviosa product lines like LAVIOSA ARGIMEL®, DELLITE®, LAVIOTHIX®, and LAVIOKOLL®.
  • NAGASE Specialty Materials shares Laviosa's mission to serve the United States market and is especially suited to fulfill it.
  • "We are excited to introduce Laviosa and their products to the United States market," said Al Bernhardt, vice president of Functional Materials at NSM.
  • "The NAGASE Specialty Materials team is eager to leverage its technical sales, customer service, and distribution expertise to grow this partnership," concluded Bernhardt.

Global Polymer Producer VINAVIL Expands in Western United States with NAGASE Specialty Materials

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VINAVIL Americas, a leading global producer of polymers for industry, announces its immediate expansion into the Western United States with the appointment of NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC as distributor for that market. As a result, customers in western states can more readily access VINAVIL's customized technologies, including adhesives, PVAc, vinyl acetate/vinyl versatate, VeoVa™, styrene/acrylic, and acrylic polymers. NSM will continue to represent VINAVIL in the Southwest, Midwest and Southeast United States.

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  • VINAVIL Americas, a leading global producer of polymers for industry, announces its appointment of NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC as distributor for VINAVIL's customized technologies, including adhesives, PVAc, vinyl acetate/vinyl versatate, VeoVa™, styrene/acrylic, and acrylic polymers in the Western United States.
  • ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VINAVIL Americas , a leading global producer of polymers for industry, announces its immediate expansion into the Western United States with the appointment of NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC as distributor for that market.
  • NSM will continue to represent VINAVIL in the Southwest, Midwest and Southeast United States.
  • "The entire NAGASE Specialty Materials team is excited to expand our strategic relationship with VINAVIL to the West Coast," said Al Bernhardt, NSM's vice president Functional Materials.

Stratasys And Desktop Metal To Merge: A Milestone For Consolidation In Additive Manufacturing, Reports IDTechEx

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Two 3D printing industry titans, Stratasys and Desktop Metal, announced their merger on May 25th, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the additive manufacturing industry.

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  • Two 3D printing industry titans, Stratasys and Desktop Metal, announced their merger on May 25th, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the additive manufacturing industry.
  • Subject to final approvals, Stratasys shareholders are expected to own 59% of the combined entity, with Desktop Metal shareholders owning the other 41%.
  • Desktop Metal CEO and Chairman, Ric Fulop, stated, "We believe this is a landmark moment for the additive manufacturing industry.
  • Desktop Metal and Stratasys will offer eight different additive technologies once merged, covering polymer, metal, ceramic, composite, wood, and sand materials.

Stratasys And Desktop Metal To Merge: A Milestone For Consolidation In Additive Manufacturing, Reports IDTechEx

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Two 3D printing industry titans, Stratasys and Desktop Metal, announced their merger on May 25th, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the additive manufacturing industry.

Key Points: 
  • Two 3D printing industry titans, Stratasys and Desktop Metal, announced their merger on May 25th, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the additive manufacturing industry.
  • Subject to final approvals, Stratasys shareholders are expected to own 59% of the combined entity, with Desktop Metal shareholders owning the other 41%.
  • Desktop Metal CEO and Chairman, Ric Fulop, stated, "We believe this is a landmark moment for the additive manufacturing industry.
  • Desktop Metal and Stratasys will offer eight different additive technologies once merged, covering polymer, metal, ceramic, composite, wood, and sand materials.

NAGASE Specialty Materials Completes North American Footprint with Organic Expansion into Western United States

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

ITASCA, Ill., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC (NSM), a hybrid distributor and manufacturer of specialty chemical products, has announced its expansion in the Western United States, thereby completing its North American footprint in partnership with its affiliated organization, NAGASE Mexico. NSM will expand to ten states, including California, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Arizona and Wyoming.

Key Points: 
  • NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC (NSM), a hybrid distributor and manufacturer of specialty chemical products, announces its expansion into the Western United States to complete its North American footprint in partnership with NAGASE Mexico.
  • ITASCA, Ill., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC (NSM) , a hybrid distributor and manufacturer of specialty chemical products, has announced its expansion in the Western United States, thereby completing its North American footprint in partnership with its affiliated organization, NAGASE Mexico.
  • "The expansion of NSM to the Western United States is part of our strategic plan.
  • For existing suppliers, we provide a path to replicate their regional sales success in the Western United States."

DSM reports 2021 results

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

DSM also announced a review of strategic options for its Materials businesses in September 2021, including a possible change of ownership.

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  • DSM also announced a review of strategic options for its Materials businesses in September 2021, including a possible change of ownership.
  • On 1 April 2021, DSM closed the sale of DSM's Resins & Functional Materials and associated businesses to Covestro AG.
  • On 26 July 2021, DSM acquired full ownership of Midori USA, Inc. ("Midori"), a biotechnology start-up developing targeted eubiotics for animals.
  • On 15 October 2021, DSM received about 300 million net in cash from the sale of its minority share in AOC.

NuMat Technologies and Sumitomo Chemical Announce Partnership to Develop Chemical Separation Technologies to Drive Industrial Carbon Neutrality

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

NuMat Technologies, Incorporated (NuMat) today announced a partnership with Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Chemical) to develop sustainable chemical separation technologies that can efficiently and dramatically reduce the carbon emissions and carbon footprint required to produce critical chemicals used in key sectors of the global economy.

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  • NuMat Technologies, Incorporated (NuMat) today announced a partnership with Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Chemical) to develop sustainable chemical separation technologies that can efficiently and dramatically reduce the carbon emissions and carbon footprint required to produce critical chemicals used in key sectors of the global economy.
  • The drive for energy-efficient and cost-effective alternatives is of critical importance to achieve carbon emission reduction objectives outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement.
  • Through this collaboration, both companies will apply their world-class expertise in advanced separation and precision-engineered materials to develop novel solutions that can displace incumbent technologies longer-term, while working towards near-term commercial targets.
  • Sumitomo Chemical, a leading Japanese chemical company, was founded with a mission to drive societal impact and solve environmental challenges through technology.

Idemitsu No. 55 Mazda Motorsports Mazda DPi Takes Second at Road America

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

55 Mazda Motorsports Mazda DPi RT24-P tandem of Harry Tincknell and Oliver Jarvis stayed consistent on race day to finish second and return to the podium.

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  • 55 Mazda Motorsports Mazda DPi RT24-P tandem of Harry Tincknell and Oliver Jarvis stayed consistent on race day to finish second and return to the podium.
  • 55 Mazda was quickest in a rain-soaked practice session Friday, then qualified Q3 on Saturday.
  • Then, the two-hour and 40-minute sprint race around historic Road America was much like a Sunday drive.
  • About Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation (ILAC) is a premier lubricants manufacturer and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., committed to providing quality, innovation, and service to customers across North America.