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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.

2021 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Opens Call for Speakers

The abstract submission deadline for the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference is November 5, 2020.

October 5, 2020

Interested parties are invited to submit a presentation proposal (abstract) for inclusion in the 2021 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference program.

Hexion to Sell Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine, and Forest Products Resins Businesses

The transaction includes approximately 900 associates and 11 manufacturing facilities globally, where phenolic specialty resins and engineered thermoset molding compounds are produced.

October 2, 2020

Hexion Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell multiple businesses to Black Diamond and Investindustrial for approximately $425 million.

Dar-Tech Appoints Tabasso Marketing Director

Gina M. Tabasso is responsible for enhancing Dar-Tech’s brand, serving current customers’ and suppliers’ marketing needs, and generating leads through traditional and digital marketing channels.

October 2, 2020

Gina M. Tabasso has been named Dar-Tech Inc.’s new marketing director.