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Wolfgruber Named New Chairman of ALTANA Supervisory Board

Matthias L. Wolfgruber succeeds Klaus-Jürgen Schmieder, Ph.D., who left the board at the end of his term of office.

June 9, 2020

ALTANA AG recently announced that its supervisory board has elected Matthias L. Wolfgruber, Ph.D., its new chairman.

AIHA and NRCC: Industrial Hygiene Chemist Certification Program

The organizations reportedly developed this program after recognizing the benefits of certification for chemists and analysts in laboratories that focus on analyzing industrial hygiene samples.

June 3, 2020

AIHA, AIHA Registry Programs, and the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) recently announced the launch of a joint program for the certification of industrial hygiene (IH) chemists and analysts.

EVONIK: Synthetic Silica for Coatings Formulations

Evonik reports that variations in the wet reaction process conditions enable the control of many aspects of final coatings formulations, such as pH, surface area, pore volume, and other structural or morphological effects.

June 2, 2020

The Coating Additives business line of Evonik recently introduced SPHERILEX silica wet chemistry technology, with three new products.

Winkler von Mohrenfels to Succeed Ganz as Ashland General Counsel

To support a smooth transition, Yvonne Winkler von Mohrenfels will serve as deputy general counsel, effective immediately.

May 29, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Yvonne Winkler von Mohrenfels as general counsel and secretary, effective January 1, 2021.

EPA Proposes Rule to Improve Guidance Transparency

The EPA reports that this new rule will increase the transparency of the agency’s practices around guidance and will improve its process for managing guidance documents.

May 27, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its a proposed rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Drawn to Avery Dennison’s Collaboration on Self-Adhesive N95 Masks

An announcement from Avery Dennison regarding self-adhesive N95 masks drew the most reader attention last week.

Susan Sutton

May 26, 2020

What steps has your company taken to help combat COVID-19? Please send your stories to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Huntsman Completes Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties

CVC Thermoset Specialties has annual revenues of approximately $115 million, with manufacturing facilities in Akron, Ohio, and Maple Shade, N.J.

May 26, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer serving the industrial composites, adhesives, and coatings markets.

Buckman Adds Three to Board of Directors as Shepherd Retires

Buckman’s new board members are Robert “Bob” Buckman, Jacqueline Welch, and Gregg Sutherland.

May 22, 2020

Buckman recently announced that three new members have been elected by its shareholders to join its board of directors.

Abstract Deadline Nears for 2020 ASC Annual Convention

The ASC reports that any new technology, market intelligence, or timely topic relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered.

May 21, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO will be held November 4-6 in Louisville, Ky.

Adhesives and Sealants in Support of the European Green Deal

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, shares details regarding the continent’s sustainability goals and the role played by the adhesive and sealant industry.

May 20, 2020

The European Union (EU) has taken global leadership in tackling climate change and actively pursues policies to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and to decouple these from economic growth.