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Gelest Closes Sale to Mitsubishi Chemical America, Names Goff Chief Technology Officer

Gelest produces silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and specialty monomers technology for high-growth materials science-intensive applications.

October 16, 2020

Gelest recently announced that it has completed the sale of Gelest Intermediate Holdings to Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.

Davenport Named Newest ChemQuest Director

A specialty chemicals industry veteran, Karl Davenport brings over 35 years of global experience to ChemQuest.

October 9, 2020

The ChemQuest Group recently announced that it has hired Karl Davenport to be its newest director.

Shelar Named Innovation and Technology Team Leader for Chromaflo Technologies

Smita Shelar is responsible for systematically improving existing product performance, developing and launching new innovative technologies, and driving Chromaflo’s alternate raw materials (ARMs) program.

October 5, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Smita Shelar has been appointed Innovation and Technology team leader.

Dar-Tech Appoints Tabasso Marketing Director

Gina M. Tabasso is responsible for enhancing Dar-Tech’s brand, serving current customers’ and suppliers’ marketing needs, and generating leads through traditional and digital marketing channels.

October 2, 2020

Gina M. Tabasso has been named Dar-Tech Inc.’s new marketing director.

Dow Outlines Details of Restructuring Program

Dow is implementing a restructuring program to reduce its global workforce costs by approximately 6% and to rationalize certain manufacturing assets.

October 1, 2020

Dow Inc. recently outlined a series of actions it will take in an effort to achieve structural cost improvement targets as the global economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

WACKER thermal interface materials center

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Readers Most Interested in New WACKER Facility

WACKER’s announcement regarding a new facility for thermal interface materials garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

September 28, 2020

How is your company evaluating growth opportunities in 2020? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Sampson to Rejoin Dow as Holicki Transitions to Retirement

John Sampson succeeds Peter Holicki, who will retire in 2021 after more than 34 years of service with Dow.

September 24, 2020

Dow recently announced that John Sampson has been named senior vice president, Operations, Manufacturing & Engineering.

Employee Effort at IMCD Results in 80,000 Meals for Feeding America

The donation was made possible through employee participation in the IMCD US Get Fit for Hunger summer challenge.

September 16, 2020

In acknowledgement of National Day of Service and Remembrance, IMCD US recently announced its support for communities across the U.S. through the donation of 80,000 meals to Feeding America.

Hexion’s Rogerson Returns from Medical Leave

George Knight, who served as acting CEO, continues in his role as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

September 15, 2020

Hexion Inc. recently announced that Craig Rogerson, chairman, president, and CEO, has returned from medical leave.

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Readers Drawn to Executive Appointment in Meridian Adhesives’ Electronics Division

An announcement from Meridian Adhesives Group regarding the appointment of Brandon Willis as president of its Electronics Division drew the most reader interest last week.

September 14, 2020

We’ve gotten a lot of personnel news lately. Why is the industry seeing so many movers and shakers? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.