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NOVOMER INC.: Polyols

May 30, 2014

This company recently announced the commercial introduction of Converge^® polypropylene carbonate (PPC) polyols.

Henkel Receives Sustainability Award

May 30, 2014

Henkel Corp. recently announced it has received the Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD) 2013 Sustainability Award.

Energy Department Announces Innovative Offshore Wind Energy Projects

May 27, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the selection of three offshore wind demonstrations that will receive up to $47 million each over the next four years.

LORD Receives Sustainability Award

May 21, 2014

LORD Corp. recently announced it has received the 2013 Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Sustainability Award.

AkzoNobel and Solvay to Develop Renewable Raw Material Monitoring System

May 16, 2014

AkzoNobel and Solvay have joined forces with Ernst & Young to jointly develop a monitoring system that tracks and quantifies the use of renewable raw materials.

Valentus Specialty Chemicals Formed

May 15, 2014

Huron Capital Partners LLC recently announced it has co-founded Valentus Specialty Chemicals Inc. with industry veteran Ray Chlodney.

Avery Dennison Label Materials Receive Environmental Excellence Award

May 8, 2014

Avery Dennison recently announced it has received the Flexographic Technical Association’s Environmental Excellence Award for Innovations in Sustainability.

Thinking Green: Sustainable Adhesive and Sealant Packaging Options

Thinking green with adhesives, sealants and other chemicals can save you green.

Jim Enochs

May 1, 2014

There are many ways to think “green” in a business environment. You can buy local, use water-based or more environmentally friendly chemicals, lower or turn off the air conditioning and lights, or use recycled products. But many green solutions have a trade-off.

Case Study: Keeping Odor and Flames at Bay with VAE Dispersions

New VAE dispersions have been developed for low-emission carpet applications.

May 1, 2014

The choice of binders plays a key role in many applications and industries. Binders based on vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers (VAE) have traditionally only been seen as a niche product, specifically in the carpet industry.

Advancing Adhesives: Bio-Based Polyols for High-Performance Polyurethane Adhesives

Bio-based adhesive solutions can promote moisture protection and flexibility in a variety of applications.

Angela Smits Eric Brouwer

May 1, 2014

The world’s growing population and wealth, combined with raw materials scarcity, influence the adhesives market. Manufacturers are searching for bio-based solutions in order to reduce reliability on scarce raw materials and improve the carbon footprint of their products.

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.

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NOVOMER INC.: Polyols

Henkel Receives Sustainability Award

Energy Department Announces Innovative Offshore Wind Energy Projects

LORD Receives Sustainability Award

AkzoNobel and Solvay to Develop Renewable Raw Material Monitoring System

Valentus Specialty Chemicals Formed

Avery Dennison Label Materials Receive Environmental Excellence Award

Thinking Green: Sustainable Adhesive and Sealant Packaging Options

Case Study: Keeping Odor and Flames at Bay with VAE Dispersions

Advancing Adhesives: Bio-Based Polyols for High-Performance Polyurethane Adhesives

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