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The new senior vice president and chief technology officer is responsible for Nouryon’s global technology and innovation strategies in alignment with the company’s sustainability and growth targets. 

Mactac’s Minneapolis, Minnesota, manufacturing site has earned ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, the world's most recognized international certification standard for a quality management system.

Taking place May 15-19, 2023, at the Inn at Virginia Tech, the lecture-laboratory short course, taught by Virginia Tech professors, is designed for those who produce and/or utilize adhesives and sealants.

Henkel has set a new strategic course for its corporate venture capital activities in the consumer goods business with its venturing unit, Henkel dx Ventures, which partners with start-ups for co-innovation and invests in global ventures focusing on digital commerce and sustainability.

AkzoNobel has completed the acquisition of the wheel liquid coatings business of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik GmbH, a deal that strengthens the company’s performance coatings portfolio.

Both organizations applauded the passage of legislation in the Senate to avoid what would have been a catastrophic shutdown of nation’s rail network.

The plastics manufacturer intends to make increasing use of microorganisms and enzymes to make its products and processes even more sustainable. The company is developing new recycling processes based on biotechnology.

The 100% active matter content defoamer with polyether-modified polysiloxane technology meets increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. It does not contain biocides, nor does it require SVHC labeling, and can be used in formulations complying with current regulations.

The production at the new site will be ramped up in stages, starting with the company’s inorganic binder technology INOTEC, and followed by ASK Chemicals’ water-based coatings technology and risers.

National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer applauded efforts by the U.S. House of Representatives to avert a freight rail strike, while supporting workers’ call for paid sick leave, and urged the Senate to approve the full package of legislation.