PPG has named a new senior vice president, operations, who will succeed Ram Vadlamannati, who announced his intention to retire from PPG after 25 years with the company.

According to AkzoNobel, the initiative is designed to simplify operations, accelerate decision-making, and streamline the company’s management structure. 

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) has expressed concerns to the Federal Maritime Commission about additional charges on shippers should the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance fail to ratify a labor contract.

The new line consists of three packaging tapes made from 90% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyester, found in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and rigid containers.

With a career in the chemical industry spanning nearly four decades, the new market development manager brings extensive expertise in both tackifier resins and acrylates.

A custom-design agitated pressure reactor, the ROSS FDA-50 Fixed Tank Dual Shaft Mixer is built to handle a wide range of formulations and viscosities.

PPG announced a two-year partnership with the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), a leader in promoting environmental education and sustainable development in schools worldwide. 

Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for large-format print and signage markets, has appointed a Brazilian graphics specialist as its exclusive distributor for Brazil.

Great Place To Work^® and Fortune magazine have recognized Dow as number one on the list of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production for 2024. 

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) has introduced ASK Distribution Consulting, a third-party LLC, wholly owned by ACD, that provides auditing, safety, and knowledge services.