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Celanese Corp. has named Peter Holmes, Ph.D., to the position of chief Marketing officer, effective December 13.

It may be possible to control the level of an adhesive's stickiness from an external stimulus. A polymer film stuck to a hydrogel surface swells when it absorbs water, thus

Arch Protection Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. will offer biocide products and services tailored to meet the needs of Indian customers and climatic conditions.

BASF recently announced that it has earned Strategic Supplier status for the second time from Donaldson Co. Inc. for polyurethane systems.

American Securities LLC, a New York-based middle-market private equity firm, has completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in Arizona Chemical.

Nordson ASYMTEK recently received the 2010 Corporate Recognition Award from the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS).

A biological adhesive may be able to prevent crop destruction by restricting the insect population. Researchers have found that the adhesives (containing insecticide or synthetic pheromones) would pass from one

H.B. Fuller Co. has announced that its board of directors has appointed Jim Owens to succeed Michele Volpi as president and CEO and director, effective immediately.

Mondi Akrosil LLC has received regulatory clearance and thus successfully completed the deal with Nitto Americas regarding its facility (to be named Mondi Pleasant Prairie) in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Dow Corning Corp. and Wacker Chemie AG have officially inaugurated their joint, integrated silicone manufacturing site in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, China.