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The recently announced Arkema–Académie des Sciences Prize for Innovation in Chemistry for Sustainable Materials is intended to reward a scientist of international standing in the field of materials.

American Colors, Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Colorificio Migliavacca of Bergamo, Italy.

Pyran, Inc. and NAGASE Specialty Materials have entered an exclusive partnership for the conversion of Pyran’s bio-based 1,5-pentanediol (PDO) to renewable 1,5-pentanediol diacrylate (PDDA) and other acrylate and methacrylate derivatives.

The past year has brought an unprecedented combination of factors that have worked together to impact the supply chain, in some cases severely. The industry’s sustained resolve in navigating this onslaught of material shortages, logistics challenges, and other issues has been impressive. It is unfortunately looking like all of that determination, ingenuity, and flexibility will be required well into 2022.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has confirmed that the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show will be held February 28-March 2 at the Omni in Fort Worth, Texas.

Nynas has settled the payment in full to trade creditors that had claims remaining after they received an initial payment following the completion of Nynas’ company reorganization in January 2021.

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Huntsman Corp. has appointed David B. Sewell, currently the CEO of WestRock Co., to its board of directors.