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Eight Companies Join SOCMA

The additional companies bring the total number of new members for the first half of 2021 to 17.

July 13, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently welcomed eight companies to its growing specialty and fine chemical community.

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Avery Dennison Expansion Leads the News

Last week, news from Avery Dennison regarding its planned expansion in Ohio drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

July 12, 2021

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Dow to Expand Capacities for Numerous Silicone-Based Products

Capacity expansions are planned in the company’s Consumer Solutions and Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals businesses.

July 12, 2021

Dow recently announced a series of incremental, high-return capacity expansions to support growing demand across key end markets.

Kraton Achieves Platinum EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

The Platinum rating is the highest distinction in the EcoVadis supplier sustainability rating structure.

July 9, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has achieved a Platinum rating for its sustainability management system from EcoVadis.

Huber Wins 2020 IMD-Pictet Sustainability in Family Business Award

More than 60 international family businesses from four continents were considered for this global award.

July 8, 2021

J.M. Huber Corp. has been awarded the IMD-Pictet Sustainability in Family Business Award for 2020.

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Fedrigoni Acquisition of Acucote Garners Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in Fedrigoni’s acquisition announcement.

Susan Sutton

July 6, 2021

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Hexion Recognized on International V.E ESG Assessment

V.E’s ESG assessments reportedly measure the extent to which a company is managing ESG-related risks and opportunities.

July 5, 2021

Hexion Inc. recently announced it has ranked among the top four companies in the North American chemical sector with a score of 50 out of 100, according to an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assessment from V.E, part of Moody’s ESG Solutions.

Sun Chemical Acquires BASF Global Pigments Business

The purchase broadens Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments.

July 2, 2021

Through subsidiary Sun Chemical, DIC Corp. has acquired BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects.

Dow Benelux Outlines Roadmap to Support Dutch Climate Agreement

The roadmap makes Terneuzen a flagship site and role model for the company’s global transition to meet its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

June 30, 2021

Dow Benelux recently detailed a roadmap to reduce current CO₂ emissions from its operations in Terneuzen, the Netherlands, by more than 40% by 2030.