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Berry Receives Top Rating for Climate Change Action

Among the company’s sustainability advances over the past year, a CDP report recognized the third-party verification of Berry’s Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.

December 30, 2021

Berry Global Group Inc. recently announced that the company received an A- rating for its action on climate change from CDP, a global not-for-profit organization that runs a leading environmental disclosure platform.

Zaheer Joins H.B. Fuller’s Board of Directors

Zaheer will join the board effective April 6, 2022.

December 30, 2021

H.B. Fuller Co. has elected Srilata (Sri) Zaheer, Ph.D., to be an independent member of its board of directors.

Hexion Inc. Plans to Expand Production at Pernis Site

The planned expansion will occur over the next three years with production start-up anticipated in late 2024.

December 30, 2021

Hexion Inc. recently announced plans to expand production of epichlorohydrin (ECH) at its Pernis, the Netherlands, manufacturing site.

Wacker Announces Ambitious New Sustainability Goals

Wacker is striving to ensure that its entire product portfolio meets defined sustainability criteria by 2030.

December 29, 2021

Wacker Chemie AG recently presented its new sustainable development goals to investors and analysts at an online Capital Market Day that took place December 16, 2021.

Senftl to Leave ViscoTec at End of 2021

Franz Kamhuber, Senftl's successor as managing director in the commercial area, and Martin Stadler, managing director for technology, will together lead the company going forward.

December 29, 2021

ViscoTec recently announced that Georg Senftl, long-standing managing director of the company, is retiring at the end of 2021.

Kraton Announces ISCC Plus Certification for the Manufacture of Renewable Styrenic Block Copolymers

ISCC PLUS certification provides traceability of recycled and renewable-based materials across the supply chain.

December 28, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that the company has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification to produce ISCC Plus Certified renewable styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) at its facility in Berre, France.

Trivanovic Appointed CEO of Shurtape Technologies’ Global Business

The leadership transition comes as John Kahl, CEO of Shurtape's C&C Group, announced his retirement.

December 28, 2021

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced that Vuk Trivanovic, CEO of the company’s Industrial and Engineered Solutions (ESG) Groups, will expand his role and responsibilities as CEO to encompass the full scope of Shurtape's global business.

Chromaflo Names Leonard Industry Manager for Industrial Coatings in the Americas

Belinda Leonard will manage Chromaflo’s Industrial Coatings product lines for the Product Management group in the Americas.

December 27, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it has appointed Belinda Leonard industry manager for Industrial Coatings in the Americas region.

American Securities to Purchase Hexion Holdings

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022, pending certain conditions and approvals.

December 24, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of private equity firm American Securities LLC.

Builder Confidence Moves Higher for Fourth Straight Month

Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point higher to 84 in December.

December 23, 2021

Despite inflation concerns and ongoing production bottlenecks, builder confidence edged higher for the fourth consecutive month on strong consumer demand and limited existing inventory.