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The ribbon cutting ceremony at DuPont's Healthcare Industries Materials Site in Hemlock, Mich.

DuPont Expands Medical Elastomer Capacity in Michigan

The 8,000-sq-ft site expansion will help alleviate supply chain pressure.

October 6, 2021

DuPont recently celebrated the inauguration of new medical elastomers mixers at its Healthcare Industries Materials Site (HIMS) in Hemlock, Mich., with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Bommarito Named RadTech Sustainability Manager

Cara Bommarito has technical and business development experience, with previous positions at BASF, Fanuc Robotics, and Mabuchi Motors.

October 6, 2021

RadTech recently announced that it has hired Cara Bommarito to manage its sustainability and research initiatives.

Excelitas Opens New Qioptiq Photonics Plant in Germany

The plant expands the company’s capacity for the assembly of optomechanical systems and components for the semiconductor industry.

October 5, 2021

Excelitas Technologies Corp. recently announced that it has opened a new plant for its German subsidiary, Qioptiq Photonics GmbH & Co. KG, in Göttingen, Germany.

Ashland Provides Fiscal 2021 Financial Update

Due to supply chain and logistics factors, the company is adjusting its earnings outlook.

October 5, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently provided an update for its preliminary fiscal 2021 financial results.

Resource Label Group Announces Acquisitions

Acquisitions include a digital and flexographic printer and an online sticker company.

October 4, 2021

Resource Label Group, LLC recently announced its acquisition of Ample Labels, as well as an agreement to acquire StickerGriant.com.

Cargill to Acquire Arkema’s Epoxides Business

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

October 4, 2021

Arkema recently announced the proposed divestment of its epoxides business to Cargill.

KPX Chemical and Huntsman Form Joint Venture in Korea

The joint venture will create and provide polyurethane system solutions to Korean automakers.

October 1, 2021

KPX Chemical and Huntsman Corp. recently announced the establishment of a joint venture called KPX Huntsman Polyurethanes Automotive Co., Ltd.

Graco Named a Best Workplace by Fortune

Graco ranked eighth on the internationally recognized list.

October 1, 2021

Graco Inc. recently announced that it has been named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production, according to Fortune magazine.

Hexion Plans to Separate into Two Independent Companies

The separation is currently targeted for completion in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to certain approvals and tax and legal considerations.

September 30, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced its plan to separate into two independent companies: Hexion Holdings, comprising the company’s Adhesives and Versatic Acids and Derivatives product lines, and Hexion Coatings and Composites (US) Inc., composed of Hexion Holdings’ former epoxy-based Coatings and Composites products.

Ford to Build New Electric Vehicle Mega-Campus in Tennessee, Battery Plants in Kentucky

The facilities will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

September 30, 2021

Ford Motor Co. recently announced plans to bring electric vehicles at scale to American customers with two new environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky.