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Kraton Board Elects Atanasov as Senior VP

Kraton Corp. recently announced that its board of directors has appointed Atanas H. Atanasov to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

April 23, 2019

Atanasov will assume the CFO role from Christopher H. Russell, chief accounting officer.

LyondellBasell Propylene Oxide Plant Marks 50 Years of Operation

LyondellBasell recently announced its Bayport Complex in Pasadena, Texas, has reached 50 years of operation.

April 19, 2019

The new PO/TBA plant will reportedly have a split facility design.

Covestro Employees Receive Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Awards

Covestro LLC employees Susan Dadd, Katherine Hoerner and Stephanie Strazisar have received Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Awards.

April 17, 2019

The awards reportedly honor women and their achievements at all levels of the manufacturing industry.

Covestro Launches Supplier Diversity Program

Covestro LLC recently announced the launch of its North American supplier diversity program.

April 16, 2019

The program reportedly allows for small and diverse organizations that have an interest in doing business with the company.

Arkema Starts 30% Photocure Resin Production Capacity Increase

Arkema recently announced it has successfully started up the 30% capacity extension of its photocure advanced liquid resin production plant.

April 15, 2019

The new production line intends to help to meet the strong demand in Asia.

BYK Opens New Site in Shanghai

BYK recently announced is expanding its operations in the Shanghai region.

April 15, 2019

The new facility is intended to meet anticipated growth in demand in the Chinese market.

Whitlock Appointed Gelest COO

Gelest Inc. recently announced it has appointed Jim Whitlock to the newly created position of chief operations officer.

April 12, 2019

The appointment is intended to deepen the company's senior leadership team in conjunction with its continuing growth.

INGEVITY: Tackifier

April 12, 2019

Based on tall oil rosin chemistry, this bio-based product is light colored and reportedly maintains its adhesive quality after extended heating.

ASC Convention and Expo a Must-Attend Event

Network and learn from peers and experts from April 8-10 in Philadelphia.

April 10, 2019

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Annual Spring Convention and Expo—the largest gathering of professionals in the adhesive and sealant supply chain—will be held April 8-10 in downtown Philadelphia this year, and you can’t afford to miss it.