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Covestro recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Resins & Functional Materials business from Royal DSM.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the recipients of its member-only Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Hexion Inc. is working to complete a limited number of the necessary government approvals and other customary closing conditions to complete the sale of its phenolic specialty resin, hexamine, and Europe-based forest products resins businesses.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council recently announced that applications for the Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 15, 2021.

Kraton Corp. recently announced that Marcello Boldrini, its senior vice president and Chemical segment president, has been appointed to the additional role of chief sustainability officer.

Omya recently announced that it is increasing prices for its calcium carbonate products globally.

Maroon Group recently announced that Kelly Lozier has been appointed as an account manager to cover the New England Region for the company's expanding CASE & Plastics technical sales team.

Elkem Silicones recently announced that its plant in Saint-Fons, France, has obtained ISO 14001 certification.

Trends like sustainability and digitalization are going to dramatically change the chemicals and materials industry over the next 20 years, according to a report from Lux Research.

Nynas recently announced that it is investing SEK 190 million (approximately $22.2 million) to secure reliable production at its refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden.