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VOLUME XXI

September 14, 2023

Everchem’s Closers Only Club

Everchem’s exclusive Closers Only Club is reserved for only the highest caliber brass-baller salesmen in the chemical industry. Watch the hype video and be introduced to the top of the league: read more

February 8, 2021

Dow Announces MDI Increase

February 3, 2021

MDI PRICE INCREASE

Effective February 15, 2021, or as contracts allow, The Dow Chemical Company, on behalf of itself and its applicable consolidated subsidiaries (“Dow”), will increase off-list prices by the amounts listed below on all grades and package types of the following MDI products in North America:

ISONATE US $0.19 / lb.
ISOBIND US $0.19 / lb.
PAPI US $0.19 / lb.

Thank you for your continued business with Dow. Please contact your Account Manager if you have any questions related to this communication.

February 8, 2021

Dow Announces MDI Increase

February 3, 2021

MDI PRICE INCREASE

Effective February 15, 2021, or as contracts allow, The Dow Chemical Company, on behalf of itself and its applicable consolidated subsidiaries (“Dow”), will increase off-list prices by the amounts listed below on all grades and package types of the following MDI products in North America:

ISONATE US $0.19 / lb.
ISOBIND US $0.19 / lb.
PAPI US $0.19 / lb.

Thank you for your continued business with Dow. Please contact your Account Manager if you have any questions related to this communication.

February 3, 2021

Notification: Force majeure of Dow Polyurethanes MDI products lifted in North America

Dear Valued Customer:


The Dow Chemical Company is lifting the force majeure we declared on September 30, 2020 with respect to all North American MDI products, including, but not limited to, the following products:

PAPITM, ISONATETM, ISOBINDTM, VORACORTM, DELTA-THERMTM,
DURELASTTM, ENHANCERTM, HYPERLASTTM, SPECFILTM, SPECFLEXTM,
TERAFORCETM, VORAFORCETM, VORALASTTM, VORALUXTM, VORAMERTM, and VORASTARTM.


We appreciate your patience and understanding during these challenging times and apologize for any disruption to your business.


Thank you for your continued business with Dow. Please contact your Account Manager if you have any questions related to this communication.

February 3, 2021

Notification: Force majeure of Dow Polyurethanes MDI products lifted in North America

Dear Valued Customer:


The Dow Chemical Company is lifting the force majeure we declared on September 30, 2020 with respect to all North American MDI products, including, but not limited to, the following products:

PAPITM, ISONATETM, ISOBINDTM, VORACORTM, DELTA-THERMTM,
DURELASTTM, ENHANCERTM, HYPERLASTTM, SPECFILTM, SPECFLEXTM,
TERAFORCETM, VORAFORCETM, VORALASTTM, VORALUXTM, VORAMERTM, and VORASTARTM.


We appreciate your patience and understanding during these challenging times and apologize for any disruption to your business.


Thank you for your continued business with Dow. Please contact your Account Manager if you have any questions related to this communication.

Arsenal’s Polytek Acquires Endurance Technologies
Easton, PA & South St. Paul, MN – February 3, 2021
Polytek® Development Corp. (“Polytek”), a manufacturer of specialty polymers for mold making, casting, and coating applications, announced today the acquisition of Endurance Technologies. Polytek is a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners.  

Based in South St. Paul, Minnesota, Endurance Technologies has decades of formulation and manufacturing experience with a strong focus on polyurethane and epoxy systems. Their brands are well-known throughout industrial and consumer sectors, with formulations for coating, laminating, bonding, casting and molding. Endurance Technologies’ industrial brand, Custom Polymer Designs, is a trusted name in marine, aerospace, construction, and recreational composites, while their consumer brands, including MAS Epoxies, are popular in do-it-yourself, art, and craft communities.  

Doug Lorenz, CEO of Polytek, commented “Endurance Technologies has a proven track record of success and market growth built on superior product quality, custom solutions, and hands-on technical support. The companies share similar objectives and values and together we’re really looking forward to showing our customers the benefit of this collaboration.”  

The addition of Endurance Technologies further expands Polytek’s manufacturing locations and capabilities and elevates their technical proficiency with the integration of seasoned research and development teams. This collaboration will provide Polytek and Endurance Technologies customers with a broader product portfolio, increased technical support and customer service, and product accessibility.    David Hoeffel, owner of Endurance Technologies added, “Polytek is a great fit for the next chapter of our business. Our team is excited to join forces and work on initiatives that will expand product options and support services for our customers.” The two companies will continue to do business under their existing names, and Hoeffel will remain in an active role within the Endurance Technologies brand as well as support broader initiatives within the Polytek organization.

Genesis Capital, LLC acted as the financial advisor to Polytek.