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TAPPI has announced that Peter Wallace will receive the 2011 TAPPI Herman L. Joachim Distinguished Service Award.

The United Nations has designated 2011 the “International Year of Chemistry (IYC)”––a global celebration of chemistry and its contributions to the world around us.

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. recently announced that it has completed the sale of its global Ink & Adhesive Resins (IAR) business to Harima Chemicals Inc.

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced the offer of a conditional commitment to Agua Caliente Solar LLC for a loan guarantee of up to $967 million.

The American Wind Energy Association has released a statement about President Obama’s initiatives on clean energy.

Scientists have developed a synthetic gel version of the self-healing substance that mussels use to anchor themselves to rocks. Potential applications may include adhesives and underwater machinery coatings. A patent

3M recently reported fourth quarter sales of $6.7 billion, up 9.6% vs. 2010, including an 8.6% increase in organic volumes.

Incorez has announced plans to launch its latest product, a waterborne epoxy curing agent called Incorez 148/604, at the European Coatings Show 2011, to be held March 29-31 in Nuremberg, Germany.

PPG Industries recently announced plans to expand its 14-year relationship with Asian Paints Ltd.

The USDA's BioPreferred Program may be offering a certification and labeling system for commodities made from renewable resources (such as soy-based adhesive formulations).Click here to read the full story.