News Archive
HallStar Featured in September Edition of Chemical Watch
September 21, 2011
U.S. specialty chemicals manufacturer HallStar explains that because of limited resources and the high cost of compliance, implementing REACH into a small business takes careful planning, execution, and prioritization of tasks.
HallStar Featured in August 8 Edition of Chemical Week
August 10, 2011
HallStar, a maker of esters used in polymer addtives and personal care, is looking to broaden its geographic and market reach as it approaches the $200-million/year revenue milestone.
HallStar Featured in July Edition of Happi Magazine
July 1, 2011
Gary A. Neudahl, Product Application Manager, offers some suggestions on how to protect skin from UV, water loss and other maladies.
Photostability of Ultraviolet Filters Critical in FDA's Newly Announced Sunscreen Regulation
June 22, 2011
Photostability pioneer, HallStar, responds to changes in sunscreen testing and labeling announced by FDA
HallStar CEO Talks to CosmeticsDesign.com on Expansion into Naturals
June 6, 2011
CosmeticsDesign.com USA spoke to John Paro, CEO of HallStar, who explained the added value that the company is expecting to achieve from its move into the naturals arena.
HallStar Acquires Personal Care Ingredient Supplier B&T S.r.l
May 27, 2011
Purchase of Italy-based olive derivative leader extends NATURALS platform
HallStar to Exhibit at NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2011
May 5, 2011
Visit HallStar at Booth 1122 and Booth 220
HallStar to Exhibit at In-Cosmetics, March 29-31, 2011
March 7, 2011
Come visit us at Stand G50 at In-Cosmetics, March 29-31, 2011.
HallStar Featured in Household and Personal Care Magazine
February 11, 2011
Featured article on designing broad-spectrum, photostabilized sunscreens with favorable aesthetics utilizing SolaStay® S1.
HallStar Featured in January 2011 Edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine
February 7, 2011
Published, peer-reviewed article based on original scientific research discusses the photostability of retinol and retinyl palmitate and how SolaStay® S1 can prevent photodegradation.
HallStar acquires BioChemica, signaling key market expansion
January 26, 2011
The HallStar Company has acquired BioChemica International, a leading supplier of exotic butters and oils for use in personal care products.
HallStar Exhibits at BioPlastic Conferences
January 25, 2011
The HallStar company will be exhibiting and/or presenting at the following upcoming BioPlastic Conferences.
HallStar Presents 2010 SCC Award
January 4, 2011
The HallStar Company is pleased to announce that Vito Cataldo and colleagues received HallStar's 2010 Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) Award.
Louis Pace Elected Officer of The HallStar Company
December 8, 2010
The HallStar Company has elected Executive Vice President Louis M. Pace as an Officer of the Chicago-based, specialty chemical company.
HallStar to Exhibit at the 5th annual Biopolymers Symposium
October 1, 2010
The HallStar Company will have an exhibit at the 5th annual Biopolymers Symposium being held October 11-13, 2010 at The Westin Tabor Center in Denver, CO.
HallStar to Exhibit at the Rubber Expo & 178th Technical Meeting
September 30, 2010
The HallStar Company will have an exhibit at the Rubber Expo & 178th Technical Meeting being held October 12-14, 2010 at the Frontier Airlines Center in Milwaukee, WI.
Louis Pace Joins HallStar as Executive Vice President
September 21, 2010
Louis M. Pace has joined The HallStar Company as Executive Vice President, a newly created position. He will report to John Paro, Chairman, President & CEO of the specialty chemical company.
As One to Implement Catalyst™ with The HallStar Company
August 31, 2010
As One Technologies, Inc. announced today that The HallStar Company will implement As One's Catalyst™ suite of software products in its Chicago manufacturing facility starting in September as part of a production efficiency initiative.
HallStar Gives StarNet Media Network a New Look
July 28, 2010
Visitors will now find it easier than ever to get updates on webinars and news about the company.
HallStar to Exhibit at the Southwest Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists
July 27, 2010
The HallStar Company will have an exhibit at the Southwest Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists seventh SWSCC Suppliers' Day Exhibit being held on Tuesday, August 10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. This event is for those involved in the cosmetic and personal care areas.
Research Study for Rubber Mixing Facilities Released
July 9, 2010
An environmental impact study by The HallStar Company demonstrates that replacing conventional liquid additives with SUPRMIX® powder liquid dispersions in rubber compounding is a simple way for rubber-mixing facilities to reduce carbon emissions, improve mix cycle times, and reduce energy costs.
Craig Bonda Receives 2010 Society of Cosmetic Chemists Award
June 14, 2010
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) selected Craig Bonda of The HallStar Company and his co-authors — Anna Pavlovic, HallStar; and Kerry Hanson and Chris Bardeen, both of University of California-Riverside — for the SCC Award for their paper titled,
HallStar Hosts Community Outreach Event
June 8, 2010
HallStar is a member of the Bedford Park, IL Community Advisory Group (CAG) and recently hosted 20 community members at their manufacturing and technical center in Bedford Park.
HallStar Introduces HallBrite® PSF
June 7, 2010
The HallStar Company introduces HallBrite® PSF, a new, photostabilizing silicone fluid that photostabilizes the active ingredients in sunscreens while improving the feel and spreadability of sun care and daily wear products with sun protection factors.
HallStar and Surfatech Cooperate on New Products
May 27, 2010
The HallStar Company, headquartered in Chicago, Ill., and SurfaTech Corporation, headquartered in Dacula, Ga., have formed a cooperative development agreement to create and market new multifunctional molecules for personal care formulations.
HallStar and Scandiflex Form Joint Venture in Brazil
May 20, 2010
The HallStar Company and Scandiflex announced plans to form a new joint venture: HallStar do Brazil. The new company, which will market the wide range of HallStar's personal care ingredients, will be headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
New HallStar Products Announced for Rubber Roller Compounds
May 17, 2010
HallStar has recently developed phthalate-free products that provide equivalent or improved physical properties.
John Paro speaks at the American Chemistry Council's 2010 Responsible Care® Conference & Expo
May 14, 2010
John Paro, Chairman, President & CEO of The HallStar Company, spoke at the American Chemistry Council's 2010 Responsible Care® Conference & Expo during the session entitled "Responsible Care for the Smaller Company: Meeting the Challenges and Deriving Value with Less Resources".
HallStar Registers SolaStay under REACH
February 3, 2010
The HallStar Company is excited to announce that it has successfully registered SolaStay® S1 in the European Union under the REACH legislation (EC 1907/2006).
HallStar Names Three New Board Members
January 25, 2010
The HallStar Company, a specialty chemical company headquartered in Chicago, announced the appointment of James R. Conaty, Robert B. Covalt, and James N. Hallene to its Board of Directors.
First HallStar Award Recipient Announced at 2009 SCC Annual Meeting
December 17, 2009
Stacy Mundschau, et al., of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, was named the recipient of the first HallStar Society of Cosmetic Chemists Award, which was announced at the SCC Annual Meeting, held at the New York Hilton on Dec. 10, 2009.
HallStar Featured in October Edition of Happi Magazine
October 27, 2009
HallStar's Craig Bonda has a featured article, "Sunscreen Photostability 101", in the October edition of Happi Magazine. It discusses why a sunscreen stops working and, more importantly, what can be done to correct the problem.
HallStar Offers Webinar Transcripts in Spanish
October 2, 2009
The HallStar Company made transcripts of three webinars available in Spanish. Now Spanish-language speakers who visit StarNet, the HallStar Media Network, at www.hallstar.com/starnet will find additional resources.
New Webinar Shows How to Optimize Paint Performance with HALLCOTE® HECA
August 27, 2009
The HallStar Company has released a free webinar to demonstrate how HALLCOTE® High Efficiency Coalescing Agent (HECA), can help latex paint formulators meet or exceed the most stringent VOC requirements without sacrificing performance.
John Paro Elected Chairman of the Board of HallStar
August 19, 2009
John Paro, President and Chief Executive Officer of The HallStar Company since May 2006, was elected Chairman of the Board on July 30, 2009. He succeeds George Vincent, who served as Chairman for 23 years before retiring in 2009. Vincent will continue to sit on the Board of Directors.
New Webinar Shows Compounders How to Optimize Plasticizers with The Paraplex® Approach
July 13, 2009
The HallStar Company has released a free, on-demand webinar to demonstrate the Paraplex Approach, an innovative way for compounders to develop new PVC and nitrile rubber products based on end-use properties they select.
HallStar Launches Webinar Series in Polymer & Personal Care
May 20, 2009
The HallStar Company launched a series of free, on-demand webinars to teach compounders and formulators how to integrate new chemical technologies into plasticizer and personal care applications.
HallStar Introduces New, Revolutionary Sunscreen Photostabilizer
May 15, 2009
HallStar's SolaStay™ S1 is a new, more powerful photostabilizer that, when added to sunscreen formulations, can help sunscreen formulators achieve previously unobtainable levels of protection against both the burning and aging rays of the sun.
HallStar Acquires Dow Hyperlast's DIOPLEX and REZILUBE Product Lines
May 1, 2009
Welcome DOW/Hyperlast Customers!
HallStar Announces Phthalate Alternatives and Green Esters for use in Polymer Applications
April 9, 2009
HallStar has announced several commercially available Phthalate Alternatives/Replacements for use in all types of polymer applications, especially PVC and synthetic elastomers.
HallStar Introduces HALLCOTE® HECA - High Efficiency Coalescing Agent for Ultra-Low VOC Latex Paints and Coatings
April 8, 2009
The newest product to originate from HallStar's commercial development group is HALLCOTE® HECA - a High Efficiency Coalescing Agent that allows paints and coatings formulators to develop Ultra-Low VOC latex paints and coatings.
Rosenberger Joins HallStar as Director, Corporate Development
August 13, 2008
David L. Rosenberger was named Director, Corporate Development, of The HallStar Company. In this new position, Mr. Rosenberger will support the global growth opportunities for existing products, new technologies, and potential acquisitions.
HallStar Sponsors New Annual SCC Award
August 11, 2008
The HallStar Company announced The HallStar Award— a new, annual, Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) award for outstanding scientific research.
HallStar Enhances Website for International Visitors
June 30, 2008
All product data sheets are now available in English and 22 other languages.
HallStar Featured in February Edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine
April 28, 2008
Craig Bonda, Director, Research & Development at The HallStar Company, was recently featured in the February edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine. Mr. Bonda spoke on preserving the photostability of active ingredients by quenching the UV filter's singlet excited state.
HallStar Featured in February Edition of RubberWorld Magazine
April 10, 2008
John Paro, President & CEO of The HallStar Company, was recently interviewed in the February edition of RubberWorld Magazine. Mr. Paro spoke on how HallStar has expanded its expertise in ester chemistry.
HallStar Featured in November Edition of RubberWorld Magazine
December 19, 2007
John Paro, President & CEO of The HallStar Company, was recently interviewed in the November edition of RubberWorld Magazine. Mr. Paro spoke on how HallStar has differentiated itself though innovations in technology and applications.
HallStar Featured in July Edition of ICIS
October 17, 2007
Company transforms from a rubber chemicals distributor to a producer and distributor of personal care ingredients and plastic additives.
HallStar Acquires Personal Care Esters from Stepan Company
October 16, 2007
Acquistion is an extension of innovative personal care and specialty ester product lines.
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