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Ashland Reports Solid Performance in First 2021 Fiscal Quarter

Sales were approximately $552 million, up 4% compared to the prior-year period, as growth was realized in all three of Ashland's business groups.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, which ended December 31, 2020.
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SOCMA Focuses on the Future as it Reaches a Major Milestone

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is turning 100 this year, but it’s not resting on any laurels.
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.
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LANXESS to Acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical

The sale will include all of Emerald's operations in Washington state, the UK, and the Netherlands.
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.
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Mayzo Padilla and Linville

Mayzo Appoints Two Vice Presidents

Eduardo Padilla has been named vice president of Global Sales & Service, and Dave Linville is the new vice president of Global Operations.
Mayzo Inc. recently named a vice president of Global Sales & Service and a vice president of Global Operations.
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Buckman Announces Price Increases

Buckman recently announced global price increases of 8-25% for all product offerings, citing recent increases in the price of raw materials, in addition to rising energy, transportation, labor, and regulatory costs, as contributing factors.
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Arkema Launches Start-up Connect Program for Research Collaboration

The Start-up Connect initiative will combine the dynamism of small, agile, and innovative organizations with Arkema’s expertise in specialty materials to develop the innovations of tomorrow.
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.
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