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Kraton Performance Polymers acquires Arizona Chemical
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Another recent oleochemical-related news is the acquisition of pine chemicals producer, Arizona Chemical, by Kraton Performance Polymers, a global producer of highly-engineered polymers. Kraton has acquired all of the capital stock of privately-held Arizona Chemical for a cash purchase price…
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MeadWestvaco spins off specialty chemicals business
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In the pine chemicals world, MeadWestvaco (MWV), a major packaging company, announced its intention to spin-off its specialty chemicals business as an independent publicly traded entity. The spinoff is expected to be completed by the end of 2015. MWV reported that it…