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Nynas Undergoes Ownership Change

The ownership change is an important step in Nynas’ ongoing company reorganization.
Neste recently announced that it has sold its entire shareholding in Nynas to Bitumina, a global bitumen company active in more than 100 countries.
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Bostik Inaugurates New Industrial Adhesives Plant in Japan

According to Arkema, this investment represents a new step in the geographical strengthening of Bostik and confirms the company’s commitment to developing innovative and sustainable products.
Arkema recently announced the startup of a new world-scale industrial adhesives plant in Japan that will reportedly enable Bostik to serve its Japanese customers in the continuously growing markets of diapers, hygiene, packaging, labelling, transportation, and electronics.
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Chromaflo Technologies Exhibiting at CAMX 2020

The Chromaflo team is highlighting four colorant lines at the virtual CAMX 2020, along with three of its thickener lines.
Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it is exhibiting at CAMX 2020, the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo, a virtual event set for September 21-24.
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medical adhesives and sealants

DuPont Rebrands Silicone Healthcare Solutions

Inspired by the terms “live” and “to be alive,” the new Liveo brand name reportedly reflects DuPont Healthcare’s drive to create next-generation, innovative solutions that can help patients live life to the fullest.

DuPont recently introduced a new brand name for its range of silicone healthcare solutions.


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DOE and Other Federal Agencies Launch Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries

The consortium reportedly provides a framework for cooperation and coordination among federal agencies having a stake in developing advanced battery technology and establishing a domestic supply of lithium batteries.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of State recently launched the Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries (FCAB) to accelerate the development of a robust, secure, domestic industrial base for advanced batteries.
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residential construction

Builder Confidence Soars to All-Time High while Lumber Risks Remain

The previous highest reading of 78 in the 35-year history of the series was set in December 1998 and matched last month.
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to hit an all-time high of 83 in September, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
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National Small Business Week Kicks Off September 22

National Small Business Week honors the nation’s small businesses, many of which are veteran, women, and minority-owned, for their achievements and dedication to their communities.
The virtual National Small Business Week, rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held September 22-24.
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sustainability

Dow Reaches Midpoint of Valuing Nature Goal

Dow’s Valuing Nature goal is a commitment to systematically consider nature in its business decisions.
Dow recently announced that it has reached a milestone, achieving $500 million of savings from its Valuing Nature goal.
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IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Rescheduled for March

Originally planned for January 23-28, IPC APEX EXPO will be held March 6-11, 2021, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.

IPC recently announced that it has made the decision to move IPC APEX EXPO 2021 to March due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19.


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