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SOCMA Urges USITC to Increase Collaboration with Trading Partners to Reduce Trade Barriers

The testimony focused on encouraging ITC to adopt the Rules of Origin from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in future free trade agreements.
October 20, 2020
Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on the “Economic Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Authorities Procedures, 2021 Report.”
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Pilot Chemical Announces Leadership Transition

Pamela Butcher will remain on the Pilot board of directors and serve as a special advisor to the chairman.
October 19, 2020
Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced that Pamela Butcher will step down from her CEO role, effective January 1, 2021.
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Barentz to Acquire Maroon Group

The terms of the acquisition, which is expected to close this quarter, were not disclosed.
October 19, 2020
Barentz International has entered into a definitive, written agreement to acquire Maroon Group.
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Henkel to Showcase Packaging Initiatives in Virtual Sustainability Forum

The event will be a cost-free digital experience for partners and customers, offering a content mix of webinars, panel discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
October 16, 2020

Henkel recently announced that its Packaging Adhesives business is hosting a fully digital and international Sustainability Forum on November 18-19, 2020, to highlight its packaging products and services and to bring the value chain together.


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European Commission Establishes Raw Materials Alliance

The European Raw Materials Alliance has been established in recognition of the critical importance of raw materials to the European Union’s security, sustainability, and industrial leadership.
October 15, 2020
The European Commission recently launched the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), with the presence of other European Union (EU) institutions, national ministers, industry, unions, and civil society organizations, as well as key industry stakeholders.
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TÜV Nord Certifies WACKER’s Manufacturing of Silicone Sealants

WACKER’s approach involves determining the mass fraction of raw materials and auxiliaries derived from fossil-based resources and offsetting this with methanol produced from biomass.
October 14, 2020

WACKER recently announced that technology service provider TÜV Nord has approved its manufacturing method for silicone sealants according to the new REDcert2 standard.


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European Coatings Show Postponed to September 2021

The European Coatings Show has been rescheduled for September 14-16 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the associated travel restrictions.
October 14, 2020

Vincentz Network recently announced that the European Coatings Show has been postponed.


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