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Omya Increases Pricing for Calcium Carbonate Products

October 29, 2021

Omya recently announced that it will significantly increase prices for its calcium carbonate products globally, beginning November 1, 2021, or as customer contracts allow.

3M Sees Strong Sales Growth in 2021 Third Quarter

3M reported increased sales in all the company’s business segments.

October 29, 2021

3M recently reported its results for the third quarter of 2021, including a 7.1% increase in total sales (to $8.9 billion), compared to the 2020 third quarter.

Photo of FLEXcon labeling solutions in use

FLEXCON: Eco-Friendly Labeling Solutions

Applications include food and beverage, health and beauty, and household chemical labeling.

October 28, 2021

FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced the expansion of its FLEXcon^® optiFLEX^® ecoFOCUS™ line to include conformable polyethylene labeling solutions that enable recyclability of HDPE containers.

Evonik Expands Production of Organic Dispersions for Heat Sealing Applications

Evonik reports that customers in the packaging industry and their need for easier recycling of plastic packaging are driving demand.

October 28, 2021

Evonik recently announced that it has expanded its production capacity for organic dispersions used for heat sealing applications.

Elkem Launches Global Climate Roadmap

The company has set a long-term goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

October 28, 2021

Elkem recently announced a new climate roadmap detailing how the company plans to develop its business in line with the aim of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to well below 2˚C.

Covestro’s Danielmeier Named President of German Chemical Society

The assignment will become effective January 1, 2022.

October 27, 2021

Covestro recently announced that Karsten Danielmeier, Ph.D., currently head of growth businesses in the company’s Coatings and Adhesives Business Entity, will become president of the German Chemical Society.

Barentz Reorganizes Specialty Intermediates Vertical

The reorganization will bring a streamlined product portfolio of synthesis, blending, and multiple packaging capabilities to end markets across North America.

October 27, 2021

Barentz recently announced that it has renamed its Specialty Intermediates vertical to Synthesis Solutions.

Scott Bader Establishes Scott Bader Italia

The new location will help the company serve customers in sectors such as the marine, land transportation, and building and construction markets.

October 26, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced the formation of Scott Bader Italia, a new location to serve the company’s growing base of Italian customers.

Photo of man standing next to two 200-gal model DPM-200 double-planetary mixers

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Double-Planetary Mixer

The company reports that this mixer excels in rugged applications that require enormous torque.

October 26, 2021

According to Charles Ross & Son Co., its double-planetary mixer is used for high-precision mixing, granulation, and vacuum drying.

Arkema Showcases Diverse Product Range at 2021 Adhesive and Sealant Conference

The company will discuss innovations in binders, rheology modifiers, and toughening agents at tabletop 100.

October 26, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it is showcasing its full range of products and technologies for formulators of adhesives and sealants at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2021 Annual Convention & EXPO.