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Acucote Publishes Sustainability Commitment Statement

The commitment statement details how sustainability has been incorporated throughout Acucote's organization and describes the company’s participation in industry organizations.
Acucote recently announced that it has developed and published “Protecting our Planet: Acucote’s Commitment to Sustainability.”
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FLEXcon Kara Weiner

Weiner Joins FLEXcon North America as Chief Operations Officer

Kara Weiner will reportedly bring a wealth of knowledge in the areas of manufacturing, engineering, quality, plant management, supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and operations analysis to her new role.
FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that Kara Weiner has been appointed chief operations officer of FLEXcon North America.
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AIHA and ASSP Collaborate to Improve Worker Safety and Health

ASSP and AIHA have worked together to improve work environments and advance the profession for more than 20 years.
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding that outlines how the organizations will continue to collaborate on advancing workplace safety and health, as well as strengthening the occupational safety and health profession.
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PSTC Opens Tape Week Call for Abstracts

Potential topics for consideration include tape’s advantages and areas for growth in comparison to other bonding methods, how to communicate tape’s benefits and overcome potential barriers for increased use by building and construction and automotive professionals, and upcoming innovations and future marketplace trends.

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced the official opening of abstract submissions for its inaugural Tape Week event, slated for May 3-6, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.


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Covestro Thomas Toepfer

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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building and construction

Shurtape Technologies Joins Contractor Rewards Program

The Contractor Rewards Loyalty Program rewards over 62,000 participating builders, remodelers, and trade contractors in U.S. residential and light commercial construction markets when they purchase products associated with coalition partners.
Shurtape Technologies, LLC recently announced that it has joined Contractor Rewards, a national coalition loyalty program for the trades that encompasses top-tier building products manufacturers and brands.
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Awards

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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residential construction

Builder Confidence Rallies to Pre-Pandemic Level in July

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index now stands at the solid pre-pandemic reading in March, before the outbreak affected much of the nation.
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes jumped 14 points to 72 in July, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
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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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