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Schiavone Named Henkel Vice President of Corporate Communications

Prior to her role at Henkel, Schiavone held numerous global leadership positions.

August 9, 2018

Henkel recently announced it has appointed Jenny Schiavone as vice president of corporate communications in North America.

Bostik Completes Nitta Gelatin Acquisition

This acquisition will reportedly be complemented by the construction of a new adhesives plant in Japan.

August 8, 2018

Bostik recently announced it completed the acquisition of the industrial adhesives of Nitta Gelatin Inc. by the Bostik-Nitta joint-venture in Japan.

3M Sales Rise 7% in Second Quarter 2018

Sales were reportedly up 7.4% to $8.4 billion.

August 8, 2018

3M recently reported its second-quarter 2018 results.

American Chemistry Council Supports Senators’ Sustainable Chemistry R&D Act

The act would direct the president to establish an interagency sustainable chemistry entity to promote and coordinate federal sustainable chemistry research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training activities.

August 7, 2018

The American Chemistry Council recently announced its support for Senators’ “Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2018,” S. 3296.

Walter Hired as Miltec UV Director of Engineering

Walter joined Miltec in June and reportedly brings over 20 years of knowledge in microwave technology, plasma physics, engineering, and leadership.

August 6, 2018

Miltec UV recently hired Mark Walter as its new director of engineering.

PPG Facility Receives Ford Q1 Supplier Status

The accolade recognizes a company’s excellence in production systems, quality control and management, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

August 3, 2018

PPG recently announced that its automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) coatings facility in Bursa, Turkey, has achieved Ford Q1 supplier status.

Arkema to Open 3D Printing Center

In the R&D lab, Sartomer and its partners can further develop cutting-edge 3D printing resins through innovative material research and collaboration.

August 2, 2018

Arkema recently announced it will open its 3D Printing Center of Excellence, located at its Sartomer Exton, Pa., facility.

BASF Named a Best Workplace

Great Place to Work gathered direct feedback from employees across the country in a survey about their workplace experience.

August 1, 2018

BASF recently announced it has been named as one of Canada’s top 10 Best Workplaces™ in Manufacturing by Great Place to Work®.

Brengel Named Accella Vice President

Brengel has both commercial and operations experience.

August 1, 2018

Bill Brengel was recently promoted to vice president, polyurethane systems, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) business at Accella Polyurethane Systems.