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SBA Still Accepting Applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan proceeds can be used to cover a wide array of working capital and normal operating expenses, such as continuation to health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments.

August 26, 2020

Small businesses, private non-profits, and agricultural businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can still apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan.

Campbell Named U.S. Human Resources Manager for Maroon Group

Throughout her career, Beth Campbell has held leadership roles with service providers and manufacturers.

August 25, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced the appointment of Beth Campbell as Human Resources manager for the U.S.

Climate Change Projected to Disrupt Chemical Industry Production

Beyond requiring mitigation steps, climate impacts will also drive structural changes to industry production.

August 25, 2020

Climate-related hazards are poised to disrupt the chemical industry and have already caused hundreds of millions in damage globally.

VISCOTEC: Stainless-Steel Components for eco-PEN Dispensers

According to the company, various requirements in specific applications have made it necessary to expand the portfolio.

August 25, 2020

ViscoTec preeflow recently announced that it has developed a stainless-steel kit for eco-PEN 300, 330, and 450 dispensers.

Exploring Sausage Packages for Commercial and DIY Mastics

Many mastic users are either unaware that the sausage package option is available or they find it is not available in the brand they prefer.

Daniel McKenzie

August 25, 2020

Currently, mastic is available to commercial and DIY consumers primarily in squeeze tubes and 10-oz cartridges. Although the sausage packaging format exists as an alternative, in a 20-oz size and a smaller “mini” option (2-3.5 oz), its availability is limited—as a stroll down the sealant aisle of Home Depot or Lowes will confirm.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Two Structural Adhesives from DuPont Top the News

Last week, readers were most interested in recognition earned by two DuPont structural adhesives.

Susan Sutton

August 24, 2020

Has your company received an award or reached a milestone achievement? We’d love to help you celebrate! Please send your news to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Blackburn Joins ChemQuest as Director of Intellectual Property

Sapna Blackburn has more than 20 years’ worth of R&D and subject matter expertise in materials development and intellectual property (IP) generation and protection.

August 24, 2020

The ChemQuest Group has expanded its offerings to include Intellectual Property services, led by industry veteran Sapna Blackburn, Ph.D.

EPA Calls for 2021 Green Chemistry Challenge Award Nominations

The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards recognize innovation by American businesses and researchers that redesign chemical products and processes to reduce or eliminate the use and manufacture of hazardous substances.

August 24, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards.

Goldenberg and Meidl to Head Business Groups at Teckrez

Wayne Goldenberg will direct Teckrez’s newly formed Specialty Monomers and Chemicals Group, while Kim Meidl has been named the new director of Resins.

August 21, 2020

Teckrez recently announced that two new business leaders have joined the company.

Builder Confidence Matches All-Time High on Record Traffic

The Housing Market Index now stands at its highest reading in the 35-year history of the series, matching the record that was set in December 1998.

August 21, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased six points to 78 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).