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Michelin Announces Construction of an Industrial Demonstrator

Michelin has announced the construction of its first industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule. Located on the Osiris platform in Péage-en-Roussillon, France, the company says its new facility will have an annual production capacity of 3,000 metric tons, making it the largest production site for 5-HMF in the world. Read More…

ACCESS Rudolf Signs Agreement with ClearEdge Solutions

ACCESS Rudolf Technologies has signed a distributorship agreement with ClearEdge Solutions. Under the new partnership, ClearEdge Solutions will represent and distribute the RUCOLAC® coatings additives product line—a portfolio of high-performance additives developed specifically for the paints and coatings industry. According to the companies, the agreement represents a strategic step toward expanding the market presence of Rudolf products in North America. Read More…

Gelest Completes New Production Facility

Gelest, Inc., a supplier of specialty silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and acrylate monomers for advanced technology end markets—including coatings and adhesives—announced the grand opening of a new 50,000-square-foot production facility at its global headquarters in Morrisville, Pa. Located on a revitalized U.S. EPA Brownfield site, the facility expands Gelest’s production capabilities and supports applications ranging from microelectronics and medical devices to advanced thermal coatings and mobility. Read More…