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Brenntag Expands Distribution Agreement with SI Group for EMEA

The expanded distribution agreement is effective immediately.

December 7, 2021

Brenntag recently announced the renewal and expansion of a distribution agreement with SI Group.

Photo of Arkema's new chief technology office, Armand Ajdari.

Ajdari Joins Arkema as Chief Technology Officer

Armand Ajdari will report to Thierry Le Hénaff, chairman and CEO.

December 6, 2021

Arkema recently announced that Armand Ajdari has been named chief technology officer, effective January 1, 2022.

Department of Commerce Establishes Industrial Advisory Committee for Microelectronics

The Industrial Advisory Committee will consist of expert leaders representing a range of organization sizes from industry, federal laboratories, and academic institutions.

December 6, 2021

The U.S. Commerce Department has established a high-level committee to advise the U.S. government on matters related to microelectronics research, development, manufacturing, and policy and is now seeking to recruit top-level candidates to serve on the committee.

Hexion Announces Agreement to Sell Epoxy Businesses to Westlake Chemical

The transaction includes approximately 1,300 associates and eight manufacturing facilities globally.

December 3, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that, as a result of its ongoing strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its epoxy-based Coatings and Composite businesses.

Chromaflo’s Tellman Achieves Certified Composites Technician Instructor Status

Keith Tellman joins a group of 51 total certified instructors across the U.S.

December 3, 2021

Keith Tellman, technical service representative for thermosets at Chromaflo Technologies, recently achieved the Certified Composites Technician–Instructor certification through the American Composites Manufacturers Association.

ASC Reelects Board of Directors

Reelected members of the ASC board will serve a three-year term.

December 2, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the reelection of members to its board of directors, as well as changes to its executive committee.

PPG Produces 3D-Printed Ramp Seals for Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules

The ramp seals are PPG’s first commercial sale of 3D-printed components.

December 2, 2021

PPG recently announced that it has supplied Lockheed Martin with sets of six custom-designed ramp seals for the aft loading ramp of the C-130J Super Hercules military tactical airlifter.

Bostik Provides Repair Solutions in International Yacht Race

Provided adhesives were reportedly chosen for their fast curing, high strength, and resistance to moisture, humidity, and chemicals.

December 1, 2021

Bostik recently announced that its adhesives, including solutions from the Born2Bond™ engineering adhesives range, comprise part of a repair kit that was offered by Arkema, Lalou Multi, and Bostik to all 79 teams in the Transat Jacques Vabre (TJV) multi-day yacht race.