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Kraton Performance Polymers acquires Arizona Chemical

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 of $1.37 billion.  Both companies end-use market exposures are reportedly highly complementary particularly in markets … Continue reading »

MeadWestvaco spins off specialty chemicals business

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 remains open to other value-creating alternatives for the specialty chemicals business throughout this process. MWV … Continue reading »

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