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Nouryon Johan Landfors

Nouryon Expands Raw Material Partnership with Sumitomo Chemical

A new plant, to be owned and operated by Sumitomo, will produce 1,3-diisopropanolbenzene (DIOL) and is due to start production in 2021.
March 30, 2020
Nouryon recently announced that it is expanding its partnership with Sumitomo Chemical to include a new facility that Sumitomo is building at its site in Oita, Japan.
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CPCA Underscores Critical Support Provided by Coatings Industry During COVID-19 Pandemic

The coatings industry supports a number of commercial sectors that require critical product formulations to maintain the ongoing operations of their businesses and thereby support critical operations of their customers.
March 30, 2020

The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association (CPCA) recently shared that the paint and coatings industry continues to supply critical products in support of historic challenges brought on by the current pandemic.


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Covestro Signs Loan Facility with European Investment Bank to Support Research and Development Activities

Last year, Covestro put in place a global strategic program to establish the theme of circular economy throughout all areas of the company.
March 27, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it will take a loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for €225 million (approximately $243.7 million) to provide medium-term funding to strengthen its R&D work in the areas of sustainability and circular economy within the European Union (EU).


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ASC Partners with ITR Economics on Forecasting Tool

The goal of the tool is to help companies develop sales forecasts in a specific market or sector using 101 key metrics specifically chosen for the adhesives and sealants industry.
March 27, 2020
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has partnered with ITR Economics to create the ITR Market Forecasting Tool.
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Business Leaders Call for Infrastructure Investment to Jump-Start the COVID-19 Economy

According to the CED, an efficient investment in cutting-edge infrastructure supports critical components for putting our economy back on solid footing.
March 27, 2020

The Committee for Economic Development (CED) of The Conference Board (CED) recently announced that it is calling for policymakers and businesses to work together to put an emphasis on infrastructure spending now in order to kick-start the U.S. economy in the face of the coronavirus-related downturn.


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SOCMA Reinforces Critical Role Specialty Chemical Manufacturers Play in Fighting COVID-19

SOCMA reports that it welcomes the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) classification of chemical manufacturing as a Critical Infrastructure Sector.
March 26, 2020

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently sent a letter to the White House and state governors reinforcing that specialty chemical manufacturers play a critical role in providing essential products to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.


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EPA Announces Final Rule to Modernize TSCA Reporting

The EPA is extending the reporting period for CDR data submitters from September 30 to November 30 in order to provide additional time for the regulated community to familiarize themselves with these revisions.
March 25, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that it is finalizing amendments to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule that reduce the burden for certain CDR reporters, improve the quality of CDR data collected, and align reporting requirements with the Lautenberg Act amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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VanDeMark Mike Gaffney

Gaffney Named Chief Financial Officer of VanDeMark Chemical

As a key member of the leadership team, Mike Gaffney will lead VanDeMark’s finance, accounting, and IT teams and collaborate with the commercial and operations groups.
March 25, 2020
VanDeMark Chemical recently announced the appointment of Mike Gaffney as chief financial officer (CFO).
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Dow Alex Knott

Dow’s Knott Receives AWA Release Liner Industry Leadership Award

Alex Knott currently heads up a global team at Dow that has developed innovations in pressure-sensitive silicone release liner coating technology.
March 24, 2020
The AWA Release Liner Industry Leadership Award was presented to Alex Knott of Dow during the recent AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition in Amsterdam.
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