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Video microscopy allowed researchers at Brown University and Indiana University to examine the powerful adhesive produced by the bacterium Caulobacter crescentus.Click here to read the full story.

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials (LPM) recently announced the business’ 2011 worldwide recordable incident rate of 0.46 injuries or illnesses for every 100 employees.

The company recorded record sales of $6.43 billion in 2011, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year.

Jon Huntsman, Jr. most recently was a candidate for the Republican nomination for the U.S. presidency.

CVC Thermoset Specialties, an Emerald Performance Materials Company, has expanded its distribution agreement with IMCD Germany to include its Hypro™ Reactive Liquid Polymer (RLP) products.

BRB International BV and Anderson & Associates LLC have combined their respective U.S.-based silicone and silane businesses to form a new joint venture, AB Specialty Silicones LLC.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) said serious concerns remain over the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) failure to completely exempt “synthetic minors” from a key Title V provision in the rule.

Sales revenue in the Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers and Inks (CASPI) division increased by 12%, primarily due to higher selling prices.

Members of the New York City Council have recently been debating the adhesive qualities of the stickers placed by the sanitation department on illegally parked cars.Click here to read the

ExxonMobil and TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K announced they have entered into an agreement that will result in the restructuring of ExxonMobil’s holdings in Japan.