As part of its continuous improvement program, the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA), the American Chemistry Council and the Chlorine Institute have issued a guide for implementing a quality site security-management system.
BASF Corp. announced that an employee-driven charitable fund established to assist the families of police, fire and emergency service workers lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York has surpassed the $1 million mark.
Henkel KGaA has agreed to sell its chemical division, Cognis, to a consortium of financial investors comprised of Schroder Ventures, London, and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, New York.
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has announced that the 2002 Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) will take place June 23-26, 2002, in Southeastern France.
To recognize manufacturing facilities' commitment toward practicing Responsible Care, the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) is launching its annual Responsible Care Rewards and Recognition program.
Avecia announced that it has reached agreement to sell Novacote, its specialty laminating adhesives and coatings business, to COIM S.P.A., a private, family-owned Italian company.
The Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (HPVA), began a 90-day canvass ballot of proposed revisions to the ANSI/HPVA LF 1996 American National Standard for Laminated Wood Flooring on Sept. 30, 2001.