Praana Group Acquires Owens Corning’s Glass Reinforcements Business

At Sterling Specialty Chemicals, we understand that strength comes from innovation, expertise, and the ability to adapt in an evolving industry. Today, we are proud to share that Praana Group, our parent company, has acquired Owens Corning’s Glass Reinforcements business in a $755 million transaction—a move that solidifies Praana Group’s leadership in advanced materials and composites.

This acquisition is more than just a strategic expansion; it demonstrates the financial strength, long-term vision, and global credibility of Praana Group, which Sterling Specialty Chemicals is proud to be a part of. With a presence in specialty chemicals, glass fiber, and composite materials, Praana continues to drive forward-thinking solutions for industrial markets, reinforcing the strong foundation that allows Sterling to thrive.

As a key player in the oil and gas, water treatment, and industrial chemicals sectors, Sterling benefits from this collective strength. Our customers can continue to rely on us for cutting-edge chemistry, technical expertise, and unwavering stability, knowing that we are backed by an organization committed to growth and sustainability.

With this acquisition, we are not only expanding our global footprint but also reinforcing our commitment to delivering chemistry that works.

Sterling Specialty Chemicals Attends HFTC 2025

Sterling Specialty Chemicals Attends HFTC 2025

The Woodlands, Texas – February 2025 – Sterling Specialty Chemicals was proud to participate in the 2025 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition (HFTC), held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.

Over the course of three days, the Sterling team connected with industry leaders, explored the latest advancements in hydraulic fracturing, and shared insights on innovative chemistry solutions for the industry.

A special thank you to everyone who visited us at Booth #11 and joined our networking happy hour—your support and engagement made this event a success!

As we continue to push the boundaries of hydraulic fracturing technology, we look forward to the collaborations and opportunities ahead. See you at the next event!

XFR

Pushing Performance in Challenging Waters

  • Market Need: Achieving consistent friction reduction and proppant transport in high-brine environments with elevated divalent ions, at the most economical cost.
  • Development Process: Through an iterative approach and close customer collaboration, we refined prototypes based on real-world feedback and rigorous testing in their conditions.
  • End Result: A versatile product line designed for diverse water chemistries, including those with high calcium and magnesium content.

SterGuard

Precision in Scale and Deposit Control

  • Market Need: Effective scale inhibition in oilfield applications, with the ability to monitor active concentrations at the producing well.
  • Development Process: We engineered tailored scale control chemistries to target specific deposits like barium sulfate. Next, we incorporated fluorescent tags for tracking application performance and measuring active concentrations at injection wells.
  • End Result: Our solution helps operators prevent reservoir damage while optimizing chemical usage and cost, ensuring long-term protection and efficiency.

Novel Liquid Polymer (NLP)

Ultra-High-Solids Emulsion for cEOR

  • Market Need: Reducing transportation costs and enhancing safety for chemical emulsions in offshore cEOR applications
  • Development Process: In close partnership with a North Sea operator, we developed the Novel Liquid Polymer (NLP)—an ultra-high-solids emulsion that’s twice as concentrated as traditional formulations. This breakthrough reduces volume while maintaining quality and performance
  • End Result: Our NLP solution delivers a 50% reduction in transportation needs, significant cost savings, and improved safety by minimizing offshore transport risks. The continuous collaboration led to a 2nd generation NLP that further optimizes efficiency and performance.