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Hexion divests U.S. Gulf Coast formalin operations to Ancala
Hexion has sold its U.S. Gulf Coast formalin business to infrastructure investor Ancala, marking a further step in the company’s shift toward next-generation cellulosic performance materials.
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Wood coatings: “Trend toward safer alternatives”
David Vanaken, global technical and marketing director at Hexion Research, identifies opportunities and risks in the wood coatings market segment. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Hexion and Clariant: collaboration to develop intumescent coatings
Hexion, a specialist chemicals, announces a strategic collaboration with Clariant, a intumescent additive supplier, to develop cutting-edge intumescent coatings.
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Westlake completes acquisition of epoxy business
Westlake Chemical Corporation has completed the acquisition of Hexion global epoxy business for approximately USD 1.2 billion (ca. EUR 1 billion) in an all-cash transaction.
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Hexion Holdings to be acquired by American Securities
Hexion Holdings Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of American Securities for USD 30.00 (EUR 26.50) per share in cash.
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Hexion announces site expansion in the Netherlands
Hexion has announced plans to expand the production of epichlorohydrin (ECH) at its Pernis, the Netherlands, manufacturing site.
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Westlake to acquire Hexion’s global epoxy business
Westlake Chemical Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement with Hexion to acquire Hexion’s global epoxy business for approximately USD 1.2 billion (ca. EUR 1.0 billion).
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Hexion announces innovation challenge
Hexion in collaboration with Innoget, is offering an exclusive opportunity for individuals and teams to submit technical proposals based on new renewable resins and raw materials that can be used to formulate...