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Davenport Named Newest ChemQuest Director

A specialty chemicals industry veteran, Karl Davenport brings over 35 years of global experience to ChemQuest.

October 9, 2020

The ChemQuest Group recently announced that it has hired Karl Davenport to be its newest director.

Sika Shares Details Regarding COVID-19 Impact and Strategic Targets

Members of group management and Sika experts explained how trends such as innovation, digitalization, renovation, and sustainability are opening up opportunities for the company to gain market share during the COVID-19 crisis.

October 8, 2020

At the recent Sika Capital Markets Day 2020 held in Zurich, CEO Paul Schuler confirmed the group’s strategic targets.

BASF Closes Divestiture of Construction Chemicals Business

With around 7,500 employees, the Construction Chemicals business operates production sites and sales offices in more than 60 countries and generated sales of about €2.6 billion (~ $3.1 billion) in 2019.

October 8, 2020

BASF recently announced that it has closed the divestiture of its Construction Chemicals business to an affiliate of Lone Star, a global private equity firm.

Berry Global Facility Achieves ISCC Plus Certification for the Production of Sustainable Nonwovens

ISCC Plus is a supply chain certification for circular materials, both recycled and bio-based.

October 7, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that its Biesheim, France, facility has achieved an International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate (ISCC), which enables the site to sell ISCC Plus-certified nonwovens.

Pilot Chemical Adds EPA Emerging Viral Pathogen Claim to Eight Products

The impacted products are from Pilot chemical’s EPA-registered quaternary ammonium compound and active ingredient line.

October 7, 2020

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced that, through its Mason Chemical Co. subsidiary, it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acceptance to add an emerging viral pathogen claim to the labels of eight products.

Henkel to Host Manufacturing Day Events for High School Students

During the events, students will learn about Henkel’s adhesives technologies through a guided video tour and a virtual Q&A session with site leaders.

October 6, 2020

Henkel recently announced that it is opening its virtual doors to local high school students to recognize Manufacturing Day.

Ashland Completes Sale of Maleic Anhydride Business to AOC Materials

The transaction was valued at $100 million.

October 6, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it has closed the sale of its maleic anhydride business and manufacturing facility in Neal, W.Va., to AOC Materials LLC.

Covestro to Acquire DSM’s Coating Resins Business

Covestro agreed to a purchase price of approximately €1.6 billion (~ $1.9 billion), which will be financed through a combination of equity and debt instruments.

October 5, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Resins and Functional Materials business (RFM) of Royal DSM.

Shelar Named Innovation and Technology Team Leader for Chromaflo Technologies

Smita Shelar is responsible for systematically improving existing product performance, developing and launching new innovative technologies, and driving Chromaflo’s alternate raw materials (ARMs) program.

October 5, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Smita Shelar has been appointed Innovation and Technology team leader.