Articles Tagged with ''general business''

ChemPoint to Distribute DuPont Specialty Solutions Products in Mexico

The agreement will extend DuPont’s footprint in Mexico’s industrial market to meet the demand for cellulosic and poly (ethylene oxide) ingredients.

December 1, 2020

ChemPoint.com Inc., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., recently announced that DuPont has expanded its agreement with ChemPoint for the sale and distribution of DuPont’s cellulosic and poly (ethylene oxide) offerings in industrial applications throughout Mexico.

R.E. Carroll Passes Responsible Distribution Verification

The Responsible Distribution program requires on-site, third-party verification of facilities against a set of guiding principles.

November 30, 2020

R.E. Carroll Inc. recently announced that it has successfully passed its NACD Responsible Distribution verification for the current three-year cycle.

Revenue Increases 10% for Intertape Polymer Group in 2020 Third Quarter

IPG’s revenue reached $323 million in the 2020 third quarter, primarily due to increased demand in products with significant e-commerce end market exposure.

November 27, 2020

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently released results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Benz Succeeds Erb as Head of Jowat Technical Support and Service

Ina Benz began her career with Jowat in 2004 when she worked on her diploma thesis about the potential of monomer-reduced PUR hot-melt adhesives in applications.

November 25, 2020

Ina Benz has been appointed head of Technical Support and Service (TSS) at Jowat SE, following the retirement of Armin Erb.

Dow Listed to 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Dow reports that this is the 21st year it has achieved this ranking as one of the top companies in the global chemical industry in terms of sustainability performance.

November 24, 2020

Dow recently announced that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Global, the investment specialist focused exclusively on sustainability investing.

Two New Solar Projects Support AkzoNobel Sustainability Initiatives

AkzoNobel currently uses 100% renewable electricity in eight countries: Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Estonia, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK.

November 24, 2020

Thousands of solar panels have been installed at two AkzoNobel sites as the company continues to accelerate toward its ambition of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030.

Sales Flat for Ashland in 2020 Fiscal Fourth Quarter

Ashland’s sales were approximately $609 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, flat compared to the prior-year period and 6% greater than this fiscal third quarter.

November 17, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter of its 2020 fiscal year, which ended September 30, 2020.

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Readers Most Interested in Applied Adhesives Acquisition

Applied Adhesives’ acquisition of Premier Packaging Solutions drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

November 16, 2020

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CIMBAR Performance Minerals Adds Palmer Holland to Distributor Network

Palmer Holland represents CIMBAR’s lines of barium sulphate, talc, magnesium hydroxide, sodium bentonite clays, and alumina trihydrate.

November 16, 2020

CIMBAR Performance Minerals recently announced the restructuring of its sales and distribution network to include Palmer Holland in the U.S.

Huber Carbonates Announces New Distribution Partnerships

The changes involve Huber’s ground calcium carbonate products for non-rubber industrial applications, such as paints and coatings, plastics, inks, grouts, mortars, stuccos, adhesives, caulks, and sealants.

November 13, 2020

Huber Carbonates, LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced a change in distribution partnerships in North America for its ground calcium carbonate business.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.