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The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, market intelligence, and M&A for the specialty materials industry, has named Roudabeh (Rudi) Heshmatazad as a director.

Henkel and Nordmeccanica announced the elevation of their longstanding collaboration into a strategic partnership. 

At its annual Washington Fly-In, ACD urged members of Congress to support the chemical distribution supply chain. 

Afera, in collaboration with the German Adhesives Association and sustainability consultancy Sphera, are helping adhesive and adhesive tape manufacturers assess the sustainability of their products.

Following its acquisition by funds managed by Strategic Value Partners LLC (SVP) and by Blantyre Capital, OQ Chemicals is rebranding as Oxea.

Arkema has been awarded an A rating for CDP Climate Change, compared to an A- in 2023, from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). 

Collaboration leverages Sasol’s advanced wax innovation to reduce carbon emissions across Henkel’s adhesive value chain. 

Kraton Corp. has strategically realigned its operations to sharpen its focus on core capabilities and accelerate growth.

IMCD N.V. recently announced that the company and Valerie Diele-Braun have agreed that Diele-Braun will step down as CEO and member of the company’s Management Board for personal reasons. 

A report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau states that overall housing starts increased 1.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units.