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Covestro Signs Loan Facility with European Investment Bank to Support Research and Development Activities

Last year, Covestro put in place a global strategic program to establish the theme of circular economy throughout all areas of the company.

March 27, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it will take a loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for €225 million (approximately $243.7 million) to provide medium-term funding to strengthen its R&D work in the areas of sustainability and circular economy within the European Union (EU).

EPA Announces Final Rule to Modernize TSCA Reporting

The EPA is extending the reporting period for CDR data submitters from September 30 to November 30 in order to provide additional time for the regulated community to familiarize themselves with these revisions.

March 25, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that it is finalizing amendments to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule that reduce the burden for certain CDR reporters, improve the quality of CDR data collected, and align reporting requirements with the Lautenberg Act amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

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Readers Most Interested in Worthen Industries’ Acquisition of Henkel Footwear Business

Last week, Worthen Industries’ acquisition of Henkel’s Mexico-based footwear business drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

March 16, 2020

How are acquisitions changing the industry landscape? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Progress in Advancing Chemical Safety

Since 1970, the EPA has promoted innovation and advanced the science needed to reduce the environmental impacts associated with design, manufacturing, and use of chemicals.

March 12, 2020

In commemoration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary, the agency is celebrating progress that has been made in advancing chemical safety.

Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles Break Ground on New Facilities in Germany

The plants, which are due to be completed in 2021-2022, will produce raw materials for Nouryon’s biodegradable chelates.

March 10, 2020

Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles recently announced that they have broken ground on new facilities to be built at INEOS’ Köln site in Germany.

Pilot Chemical Receives Environmental Achievement Award from Ohio Water Environment Association

Cincinnati-based Pilot Chemical earned the Karl G. Voelkel Industry Award for wastewater improvements and accomplishments at its plant in Middletown, Ohio.

March 9, 2020

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that the Southwest Section of the Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA) has honored Pilot Chemical with the Karl G. Voelkel Industry Award for outstanding environmental achievement.

Sika Joins Supply Chain Sustainability Initiative

Sika reports that its goal is a 12% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per ton manufactured by 2023.

March 2, 2020

Sika recently announced that it has joined the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative as a new member.

HB Fuller GLYMO free packaging adhesives

H.B. FULLER: GLYMO-Free Flexible Packaging Adhesives

According to H.B. Fuller, this launch is in line with recommendations from FEICA for members to replace GLYMO in food packaging adhesives before mid-2020.

February 11, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has launched a series of products that are free of epoxy silane commonly known as GLYMO within its Flextra™ range of adhesives for flexible packaging.

Berry Global to Expand North American Capacity for Breathable Films

The $20 million expansion, which will be operational in 2020 across Berry’s U.S. network of breathable film-producing plants, represents the first of a three-phase Sof-Flex film expansion plan.

January 30, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced plans to expand its hygiene, healthcare, and specialty films platform in North America.

NOURYON: Additive for Cement Waterproofing

Elotex FX2325 is reportedly a redispersible polymer powder (RPP) that meets the requirement that membranes bridge cracks in concrete substrates used under ceramic tiles.

January 23, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it has launched an additive that helps customers comply with the latest performance standards in China for one-component cement waterproofing membranes.