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New Program Embeds Sustainability in 3M Product Commercialization Process

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.

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Dow Polyurethanes Collaboration with Microsoft Leads the News

Readers last week were most drawn to Dow Polyurethanes’ news regarding its digitalization collaboration with Microsoft.

Susan Sutton

September 8, 2020

What steps is your company taking to explore digitalization options? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

SOCMA Acquires Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show

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.

Climate Change Projected to Disrupt Chemical Industry Production

Beyond requiring mitigation steps, climate impacts will also drive structural changes to industry production.

August 25, 2020

Climate-related hazards are poised to disrupt the chemical industry and have already caused hundreds of millions in damage globally.

Navigating the Adhesive and Sealant Industry through the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Adhesive and Sealant Council is supporting members during the coronavirus crisis with communication, education, and engagement opportunities.

Susan Sutton

August 10, 2020

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.

COVID-19 and the Agile Supply Chain

Businesses need to take several steps in order to increase supply chain agility in the COVID-19 world.

David Cahn

July 29, 2020

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.

Scapa Healthcare Shares Highlights from 2020 Fiscal Year

Scapa Healthcare reports that it will continue to adapt to support the unprecedented high demand for medical products during the pandemic.

July 27, 2020

Scapa Healthcare recently announced that it closed its 2020 fiscal year successfully, despite unprecedented global challenges.

New SOCMA Census Points to Strong Level of Business Confidence for Specialty Chemicals Supply Chain

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.

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New H.B. Fuller Office Leads the News

Last week, readers were most interested in H.B. Fuller’s expansion in South Africa.

Susan Sutton

June 29, 2020

Where is your company finding expansion opportunities? I’d love to hear from you! Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Kraton Highlights Sustainability Integration in New Report

Kraton reports that it now has the advanced sustainability management systems in place to receive the EcoVadis gold-level sustainability rating.

June 29, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its “2019 Sustainability Report,” which highlights its successes and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout the company.