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Dow Receives Critical Guidance Recognition from Association of Plastic Recyclers

Association of Plastic Recyclers’s Critical Guidance Recognition is a measure for assessing recyclability in plastics packaging design.

November 2, 2021

Dow recently announced it has earned Critical Guidance Recognitions for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers in three product categories.

Whited Named to RPM Board of Directors

Whited will serve on the company’s compensation committee.

November 2, 2021

RPM International Inc. has elected Elizabeth F. Whited to its board of directors, effective October 22, 2021.

Sales Increase 18% for Sika in First Nine Months of 2021

Sika’s sales reached a record of almost CHF 6.9 billion (approximately $7.5 billion) in the first three quarters of the year.

November 1, 2021

Despite the persistently strong impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the associated bottlenecks in the procurement of raw materials, Sika recently reported that it has been able to continue on its consistent growth trajectory, closing the first nine months of 2021 with record results.

DuPont Wins 2021 ASC Innovation Award; Kraton and Arkema Named Runners-Up

The award-winning two-component spray polyurethane foam products from DuPont are used to air seal and insulate various spaces within the building envelope.

November 1, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently recognized the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry.

Omya Increases Pricing for Calcium Carbonate Products

October 29, 2021

Omya recently announced that it will significantly increase prices for its calcium carbonate products globally, beginning November 1, 2021, or as customer contracts allow.

3M Sees Strong Sales Growth in 2021 Third Quarter

3M reported increased sales in all the company’s business segments.

October 29, 2021

3M recently reported its results for the third quarter of 2021, including a 7.1% increase in total sales (to $8.9 billion), compared to the 2020 third quarter.

Evonik Expands Production of Organic Dispersions for Heat Sealing Applications

Evonik reports that customers in the packaging industry and their need for easier recycling of plastic packaging are driving demand.

October 28, 2021

Evonik recently announced that it has expanded its production capacity for organic dispersions used for heat sealing applications.

Elkem Launches Global Climate Roadmap

The company has set a long-term goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

October 28, 2021

Elkem recently announced a new climate roadmap detailing how the company plans to develop its business in line with the aim of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to well below 2˚C.

Covestro’s Danielmeier Named President of German Chemical Society

The assignment will become effective January 1, 2022.

October 27, 2021

Covestro recently announced that Karsten Danielmeier, Ph.D., currently head of growth businesses in the company’s Coatings and Adhesives Business Entity, will become president of the German Chemical Society.

Barentz Reorganizes Specialty Intermediates Vertical

The reorganization will bring a streamlined product portfolio of synthesis, blending, and multiple packaging capabilities to end markets across North America.

October 27, 2021

Barentz recently announced that it has renamed its Specialty Intermediates vertical to Synthesis Solutions.