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The new American Sealants Inc. (ASI) 30,000-square-foot plant, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, will expand ASI’s operations and create new jobs in the community. 

The awards program is held to recognize member companies for excellent safety performance, caring for Texas, and supporting the chemical industry.

Sales of de-aromatic solvents, widely used in adhesives, sealants, coatings, and inks, are expected to grow significantly by 2033, led by demand for sustainable solvents.   

Orion S.A. has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, highlighting concrete initiatives to achieve its goal of net zero GHG emissions by 2050.

Financial performance for the quarter that resulted in a 32% decline in year-over-year adjusted EBITDA led to the decision to close its titanium dioxide manufacturing facility.

The innovation day hosted by Ashland Inc. will showcase strategies, speakers, guided tours, and Q&A sessions. 

A study conducted by Ingevity has fully characterized the performance of a 4,000 MWt caprolactone diol versus that of a commercially available polyester diol.

Despite the decline in year-over-year sales, Arkema highlights the positive momentum in its sustainability strategy, its advantageous acquisitions, and its move towards specialty materials. 

Oregon State University researchers have developed a process to convert waste polyvinyl chloride into a wax that can be used as an adhesive.

ASK Chemicals Korea was honored with the National Industry Award for Exceptional Safety Management and Commitment to ESG Principles.