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VanBriesen to Lead NSF Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems

VanBriesen’s main research interests are in sustainable natural and engineered water systems.

August 31, 2021

The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected Jeanne M. VanBriesen, Ph.D., to serve as division director for the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems.

World Economic Forum to Establish Global Centre for Urban Transformation in Detroit

The center aims to increase public-private collaboration in cities and advance more inclusive and sustainable models for urban development.

August 30, 2021

The World Economic Forum recently announced plans to establish a new global Centre for Urban Transformation headquartered in Detroit, Mich.

Bucher Named Chief Financial Officer for Archroma as Waibel Retires

Bucher joins Archroma from Alpiq Holding AG.

August 30, 2021

Archroma recently announced that it has appointed Thomas Bucher its new chief financial officer, effective October 1, 2021.

Study Shows Manufacturing Optimism Buoyed by Innovation and Adaptability

The study found that manufacturers appear more likely than other sectors to do business differently than they did pre-pandemic, with a new focus on productivity and efficiency.

August 27, 2021

While manufacturers continue to face supply chain disruptions as a result of the pandemic, these companies are more optimistic than the national average, saying they expect overall economic conditions in the U.S. will improve, according to a recent study from Umpqua Bank.

Nynas Appoints New Board Directors

The company also announced the resignations of three directors.

August 27, 2021

Nynas AB recently announced several new directors of its board.

Sika to Divest European Industrial Coatings Business

The product range encompasses anticorrosive and fire protection coatings that are mainly sold in Germany, Switzerland, Poland, and Austria.

August 26, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to sell its Germany-based European industrial coatings business to The Sherwin-Williams Co.

Mule-Hide Names Two New Territory Managers

The new managers bring experience in the roofing industry and in sales and product management.

August 25, 2021

Two territory managers recently joined Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. to cover a newly created Louisiana-Arkansas-Missouri territory and the New York City metropolitan area.

3M Focuses on Water Conservation with New Initiatives

3M reports that it will be working to preserve the world’s freshwater resources and achieve a net positive water impact.

August 24, 2021

3M recently announced it is joining the Water Resilience Coalition (WRC), advancing its commitment to help the nearly two billion people worldwide living in water-stressed and water-scarce communities.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Bostik Expansion

An announcement from Bostik regarding a new production line drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

August 23, 2021

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

ALTANA Sees Double-Digit Growth in All Divisions in 2021 First Half

All four divisions recorded double-digit growth rates in the first half of 2020.

August 23, 2021

ALTANA recently announced its financial results for the 2021 first half, reporting total sales increased to €1.3 billion (approximately $1.5 billion).