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Elkem Silicones Announces New ISO 14001 Certification

The certification comes after an audit in December 2020.

March 29, 2021

Elkem Silicones recently announced that its plant in Saint-Fons, France, has obtained ISO 14001 certification.

Sika to Acquire Supermassa do Brasil

The acquisition will reportedly provide Sika with improved access to builders’ merchants and specialized dealers and lead to cross-selling opportunities for Sika’s products through these channels.

March 26, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Supermassa do Brasil Ltda, a mortar manufacturer that operates under the BR Massa brand in the Brazilian market.

Five Technologies Projected to Disrupt the Chemicals and Materials Industry

Lux Research identifies and ranks 12 key technologies that will reshape the world and ranks the top five technologies for the chemicals and materials industry.

March 26, 2021

Trends like sustainability and digitalization are going to dramatically change the chemicals and materials industry over the next 20 years, according to a report from Lux Research.

tesa Publishes Sustainability Report and Appoints Röber Chief Sustainability Officer

The company reports that it considers sustainable action, production, and management essential aspects of its strategic perspective.

March 25, 2021

tesa recently released its 2020 Sustainability Report, which presents its agenda for greater sustainability.

Scott Bader Expands Production Capacity for Structural Adhesives in France

The company reports that the approximately $2.1 million investment is in response to increasing customer demand for its products.

March 25, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced that it has made a capital investment to expand production capacity for its range of Crestabond^® and Crestomer^® structural adhesives, Crystic^® gelcoats, and formulated products.

Nynas Makes Investment in Sustainable Production at Refinery in Gothenburg

The Gothenburg site manager reports that the investment is one of the largest since the refinery's start in 1956.

March 24, 2021

Nynas recently announced that it is investing SEK 190 million (approximately $22.2 million) to secure reliable production at its refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden.

PPG Honored by Bosma Enterprises with Employment Innovation Award

The award is presented to an outstanding person or organization that has shown exemplary leadership in creating employment opportunities for individuals who are visually impaired.

March 24, 2021

PPG recently announced that it is the recipient of the Bosma Enterprises^® 2021 Employment Innovation Award.

Michelman Joins the International Molded Fiber Association to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging

The mission of the International Molded Fiber Association is to promote the global use of molded fiber products and advocate for environmental sustainability.

March 23, 2021

In its continuing effort to enable more sustainable packaging solutions for the circular economy, Michelman has expanded its network by joining the International Molded Fiber Association.

AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing Extend Partnership Ahead of New F1 Season

AkzoNobel is providing its Sikkens vehicle refinish products for all painted parts of the MCL35M, as well as the team's transport, garage, and accessories.

March 23, 2021

McLaren Racing's 2021 Formula 1 car will again feature AkzoNobel's high-performance coatings, following an extension to the long-standing partnership which debuted in 2008.

Ashland to Increase Production Capacity for Hydroxyethylcellulose in Nanjing

The thickening agent is used as a non-ionic rheology modifier in a range of industries, including paints and coatings, construction, oil and gas, personal care, and pharmaceutical.

March 22, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it plans to increase production capacity of Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) at its site in Nanjing, China.