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DuPont recently announced that it continues to monitor the escalating crisis in Ukraine. Due to recent developments, DuPont has decided to suspend its business operations in Russia and Belarus. 

Mactac^®, a LINTEC company, has acquired CSI-SoCal, a custom slitting and distribution center for roll label printers located in Ontario, Calif., under an asset purchase agreement. 

A new polyol (PCD-b-PPG) has been synthesized that has a low viscosity of around 800-3,000 mPa·s (at 25˚C, liquid state) and is transparent due to the use of PCD as an initiator, even after storing for a long duration. The new PCD-b-PPG polyol can be applied to coating applications where transparency is required. In addition, it may contribute to other CASE applications and solvent-free urethane compositions that can take advantage of its low viscosity.

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. 

Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., has released a report entitled “Thriving in 2022: Learning from Supply Chain Chaos.” 

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and its tragic consequences throughout the region have prompted Nynas to reconsider its supplies from Russia and also sales to the country. 

Henkel recently announced that it will freeze future investment plans in Russia and stop all advertising in state-owned media, as well as all sponsoring activities. 

AkzoNobel recently announced the nomination of Ester Baiget and Hans van Bylen to its supervisory board. 

The American Coatings Show and Conference returns to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind., on April 5-7, 2022. Through the event’s conference and exhibition, coatings industry professionals will have myriad opportunities to learn about the latest technologies in raw materials for coatings and adhesives, processing and testing equipment, and environmental protection and safety, as well as a range of services.