The European Raw Materials Alliance has been established in recognition of the critical importance of raw materials to the European Union’s security, sustainability, and industrial leadership.
October 15, 2020
The European Commission recently launched the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), with the presence of other European Union (EU) institutions, national ministers, industry, unions, and civil society organizations, as well as key industry stakeholders.
ISCC Plus is a supply chain certification for circular materials, both recycled and bio-based.
October 7, 2020
Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that its Biesheim, France, facility has achieved an International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate (ISCC), which enables the site to sell ISCC Plus-certified nonwovens.
Historically, about one-third of 3M’s annual sales come from products created in the past five years, so the impact is expected to expand greatly with each successive year.
September 16, 2020
3M recently announced that each 3M product entering the new product commercialization process will include a Sustainability Value Commitment that demonstrates how it drives impact for the greater good.
SOCMA reports that it is taking a cautious approach in planning the 2021 event, with the health and safety of exhibitors and attendees of primary concern.
September 3, 2020
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it is returning to trade show ownership with the acquisition of the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show.
The economic toll of the global COVID-19 pandemic is vast and ongoing. According to Bill Allmond, president of The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), member companies have experienced varying degrees of difficulty, and those difficulties have likely evolved over the course of the crisis.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains all over the world, causing domestic shortages of products like produce, meat, and toilet paper on grocery store shelves. Prescription drugs, whose main ingredients come from China and are produced in India, will become in short supply because the countries are locked down and not shipping to the U.S.
SOCMA developed the “Specialty Chemicals Industry Census” as part of a strategic focus on building commercial growth opportunities.
July 17, 2020
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently released the findings of its inaugural industry census, which indicates specialty chemical companies remain bullish despite the uncertain landscape.