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Homoelle Receives Michelman Award for Outstanding Technical Contributions

John B. Homoelle has become the first recipient of the company’s Dr. John S. Michelman Award.

January 20, 2017

Homoelle was presented with the award at a retirement luncheon held in his honor.

Nexeo Solutions, Silberline Expand Partnership

Nexeo Solutions Inc. and Silberline Manufacturing Co. Inc. have expanded their partnership.

January 20, 2017

Nexeo will now distribute Silberline's special effect and performance aluminum pigments.

RPM Acquires Prime Resins

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Prime Resins.

January 19, 2017

Prime Resins is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment for infrastructure construction and repair.

Smith Named Ingevity Executive VP

Ingevity recently announced that Michael P. Smith has been named executive vice president and president of performance chemicals, strategy, and business development.

January 18, 2017

He will report directly to Michael Wilson, president and CEO.

BYK Opens Moscow Lab

BYK recently announced the opening of a laboratory for its application technology.

January 18, 2017

The lab is more than 125 sq m and provides professional support and additive solutions.

Azelis Extends Agreement with Lonza

Azelis recently announced it has signed an extended distribution agreement to offer Lonza’s materials protection ingredients.

January 16, 2017

The agreement will cover Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Benelux, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Ukraine.

Michelman Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Michelman recently announced its transition to the ISO 9001:2015 certification for U.S. operations.

January 16, 2017

The ISO 9001:2015 standard is based on seven quality management principles that ensure consistent value for customers.

RadTech Names President, Elects Board Members

RadTech recently announced that Lisa Fine is assuming the presidency of RadTech International.

January 12, 2017

New RadTech Board members have also been elected.

TiO2 Prices in China Still Booming

Rising costs and decreased supply of raw materials keep the price of titanium dioxide rising in China.

January 12, 2017

The overall business of TiO₂ will be stable in the next months.

RPM Acquires Two Companies

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquireda manufacturer of commercial floor cleaning equipment and chemicals and a manufacturer of specialty chemical raw materials.

January 10, 2017

The companies reportedly have combined annual net sales of approximately $42 million.