Raw Materials and Chemicals

Imerys Expands R&D Facilities in France

The Toulouse laboratory employs more than 50 French and international technicians and scientists.

June 1, 2021

Imerys recently announced that it has opened new facilities at its European Technology Center for performance minerals in Toulouse, France.

Dow Named to 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity List

The company was also included on three of DiversityInc's Specialty Lists.

May 28, 2021

Dow recently announced that it has advanced to 19^th place on the 2021 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list.

IMCD Acquires Andes Chemical

The acquisition marks IMCD's debut in Central America and Peru.

May 27, 2021

IMCD N.V. recently announced its acquisition of Andes Chemical Corp., expanding its presence in Latin America and throughout the Caribbean.

Commitment to Reduce Worker Formaldehyde Exposure Reaches 99.7% Compliance

The Voluntary Agreement commits the vast majority of formaldehyde production in Europe, covering 16 countries across the continent.

May 25, 2021

Formacare, the formaldehyde sector group of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), recently presented new results from the Voluntary Agreement to reduce workplace exposure to formaldehyde across Europe.

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H.B. Fuller Food Safety Certification Triggers Strong Reader Interest

Massive interest on LinkedIn helped propel an announcement from H.B. Fuller to the top of the news list.

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May 24, 2021

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3M State of Science Index: Public Trust in Science Continues to Grow

Science is heightening the world’s expectations for what is possible, according to the 2021 3M State of Science Index.

May 24, 2021

The 2021 study was fielded from February to March and includes respondents from 17 countries, making it the largest data pool to date.

Huber to Acquire Remaining Stake in MAGNIFIN Joint Venture

MAGNIFIN has been producing and selling premium magnesium hydroxide products since 1991.

May 24, 2021

J.M. Huber Corp. recently signed a definitive agreement with RHI Magnesita to acquire its 50% ownership stake in the companies’ 50/50 joint venture, MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte GmbH & Co. KG.

Kraton to Raise Prices on Pine Chemical Products

May 21, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase across its crude tall oil (CTO) refinery products and derivatives.

Dow Leaders Achieve Recognition on INvolve's 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists

Honorees are recognized for the success in their own careers and efforts to drive for more inclusive workplaces.

May 20, 2021

Dow recently announced that five of its leaders earned recognition on three 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model lists, including Top 20 Advocates, 100 Ethnic Minority Executives, and 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders.

Prince International to Acquire Ferro in $2.1 Billion All-Cash Transaction

The board of directors of Ferro unanimously approved the agreement.

May 18, 2021

Ferro Corp., a global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Prince International Corp.