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Huntsman Advanced Materials Expands Partnership with Azelis in the Americas

With this agreement, Azelis will lead the distribution arm of the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE) business for Advanced Materials, both in the U.S. and Canada.
Huntsman’s Advanced Materials business recently announced the expansion of its Pan-American business relationship with preferred distribution partner Azelis Americas CASE, LLC in the U.S. and Azelis Canada, Inc. in Canada.
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NYNAS: Process Oil

Nynas reports that NYTEX 8022 is the ideal product to fulfil the formulation requirements for highly concentrated chemical additives.

Nynas recently announced the launch of NYTEX 8022, the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of process oils.


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Ashland to Sell Maleic Anhydride Business to AOC Materials for $100 Million

The transaction is expected to close prior to the end of 2020, contingent on customary regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced a definitive agreement to sell its maleic anhydride business and manufacturing facility in Neal, W.Va., to AOC Materials LLC for $100 million.
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COVID-19 and the Agile Supply Chain

Businesses need to take several steps in order to increase supply chain agility in the COVID-19 world.
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David Cahn

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains all over the world, causing domestic shortages of products like produce, meat, and toilet paper on grocery store shelves. Prescription drugs, whose main ingredients come from China and are produced in India, will become in short supply because the countries are locked down and not shipping to the U.S.


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Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility

According to Evonik, the extra production capacities will provide its customers with a faster and more reliable supply of products, as well as a wider choice of products.

Evonik recently announced that its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now fully operational after completing final commissioning tests and gaining the necessary authority approvals.


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GELEST, INC.: Expanded Online Ordering Capabilities

Gelest reports that the enhancements span its entire research product portfolio of silanes, silicones, and metal organics.
Gelest, Inc. recently announced the integration of its website with a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to improve customers’ website experience.
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Covestro Looks to Ensure Continuity with Toepfer Contract Extension

By extending Thomas Toepfer’s contract ahead of schedule, Covestro reports that it took a major step to ensure continuity in economically challenging times.
The supervisory board of Covestro AG has early extended the contract of board of management member Thomas Toepfer, Ph.D., by five years.
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Evonik Receives 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award

Evonik reports that VP Disp. WF 7620, the newest rheology control dispersion in its Coatings Additives portfolio, was specifically developed to control the rheological properties of waterborne coatings.
Evonik recently announced that it has received the 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award for a new rheology control dispersion.
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Dow Receives Top Score on 2020 Disability Equality Index

The Disability Equality Index survey measures key performance indicators across culture, leadership, accessibility, employment practices, community engagement, support services, and supplier diversity.
For the fourth consecutive year, Dow has received a top score on the 2020 Disability Equality Index, again placing the company among the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.
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