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Berry Announces Capacity Enhancements for Hygiene and Healthcare Nonwoven Production in North America

Berry reports that the increased capacity will support products used for personal protection equipment and in hygiene applications.

June 1, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced an investment in the expansion of its spunmelt nonwoven capacity in Statesville, N.C.

NIST Names Bahar Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services

In this role, Mojden Bahar has responsibility for enhancing the successful transfer of new technologies from NIST’s research laboratories to commercial markets.

June 1, 2020

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently announced the appointment of Mojdeh Bahar as associate director for innovation and industry services (ADIIS).

Winkler von Mohrenfels to Succeed Ganz as Ashland General Counsel

To support a smooth transition, Yvonne Winkler von Mohrenfels will serve as deputy general counsel, effective immediately.

May 29, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Yvonne Winkler von Mohrenfels as general counsel and secretary, effective January 1, 2021.

Electronics Manufacturing Supports More Than 5.3 Million U.S. Jobs and Almost 4% of U.S. GDP

For every U.S. electronics manufacturing job, three other jobs are supported in the U.S. economy, contributing to a total of 5.3 million American jobs.

May 29, 2020

Electronics manufacturing contributes powerfully to the U.S. economy, according to a recent report from IPC, the global electronics manufacturing industry association.

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Expands with New Division in Ireland, Names Walsh Sales Manager

With over 30 years of experience, Ciarán Walsh has been named sales manager for Ellsworth Adhesives Ireland.

May 28, 2020

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe recently announced the launch of a new division with an office based in Cork, South West Ireland.

Accella Polyurethane Systems Becomes Carlisle Polyurethane Systems

Carlisle Polyurethane Systems will continue to focus on foams, surface and specialty coatings, binders, casting resins, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.

May 28, 2020

Carlisle Construction Materials, an operating segment of Carlisle Companies Inc., recently announced that it is changing the name of its CASE business from Accella Polyurethane Systems to Carlisle Polyurethane Systems.

EPA Proposes Rule to Improve Guidance Transparency

The EPA reports that this new rule will increase the transparency of the agency’s practices around guidance and will improve its process for managing guidance documents.

May 27, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its a proposed rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents.

Huntsman Completes Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties

CVC Thermoset Specialties has annual revenues of approximately $115 million, with manufacturing facilities in Akron, Ohio, and Maple Shade, N.J.

May 26, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer serving the industrial composites, adhesives, and coatings markets.

Focus on Sustainability to Drive Innovation and Growth in Medical Devices Packaging Market

The medical devices packaging market is growing as the healthcare industry witnesses rapid changes due to the outbreak of new diseases, increasing regulatory norms, and growth in advanced healthcare systems.

May 26, 2020

The medical devices packaging market was valued at $29.3 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of $41.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020-2025.