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2022
DL Chemical completes acquisition of Kraton
DL Chemical completed its acquisition of Kraton in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion; Kraton became a wholly owned subsidiary of DL Chemical.
2022
SABIC and Kraton collaborate on certified renewable butadiene
SABIC announced a collaboration with Kraton to supply certified renewable butadiene from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio for use in Kraton’s certified renewable styrenic block copolymers. Kraton had produced its CirKular+ ReNew Series at the Berre plant using SABIC renewable butadiene earlier that year.
2021
DL Chemical announces planned acquisition of Kraton
DL Chemical said it would acquire Texas-based specialty chemical manufacturer Kraton for $1.6 billion, including the assumption of Kraton's net debt. The proposed acquisition would expand DL Chemical's presence in the US and European markets.
2021
Kraton announces price increase for HSBC products
Kraton announced a general price increase of USD 440 per metric ton for all HSBC products, to take effect September 1, 2021, subject to applicable contracts and obligations. The company cited increases in raw-material, energy and logistics costs.
2021
Kraton announces global price increase for HSBC products
Kraton announced a general price increase of 220 USD per metric ton for all HSBC products, scheduled to take effect January 15, 2021, subject to applicable contracts.