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The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021. While the official festivities will be held during SOCMA Week 2021, scheduled to take place October 20-22 at the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans, La., the association is also focusing on many additional initiatives throughout the year.

Emerald Kalama Chemical recently announced that affiliates of its majority owner, American Securities LLC, have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Emerald to LANXESS AG.

Mayzo Inc. recently named a vice president of Global Sales & Service and a vice president of Global Operations.

Start-up Connect, a new Arkema program, invites start-ups specializing in advanced materials from around the world to join forces with Arkema to establish a research collaboration and benefit from the group's support and technological experience.

In a recent position paper, FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, explains the perspective of the adhesives and sealants industry regarding the registration of polymers.

3M recently announced that Jim Fitterling, chairman and CEO of Dow, Inc., has been elected to 3M's board of directors.

Ashland is joining the global movement of leading companies and aligning operations with the aim of the Paris Climate Accord to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels.