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Covestro is moving forward with the implementation of a unique process for producing the important chemical, aniline, entirely based on plant biomass instead of petroleum.

PPG announced that it has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of America's Most JUST companies. Companies are ranked in in five categories: environmental impact, community support, customer treatment, worker investment, and shareholder and governance prioritization.

Kraton, a global producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping by-products, has completed a $35 million investment to upgrade its crude tall oil biorefinery towers.

Fostering a circular economy, ASK Chemicals has reduced its environmental footprint through intensive R&D efforts. 

A new pipe repair technology consists of a polymer-based composite of epoxy resin and reinforcing fibers using a wet-wrapping technique in which the resin-impregnated reinforcing fibers are wrapped directly around the pipe defect and cured.

The new senior vice president will provide leadership for the business unit, including responsibility for strategy, marketing, sales, operations and technology, supply chain, customer service and planning.

To help manufacturers find the right material for their application, Intertronics has launched a structural adhesive selector guide.

Scott Bader’s new purpose-built £2 million R&D facility in Amiens, France, has opened to support the development of new advanced composite materials for key markets.

The acquisition will strengthen Brenntag’s supply network and last-mile operation options throughout Southern Italy. 

The state-of-the-art facility adds new capacity to the company’s water-based adhesive manufacturing.