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Pilot Chemical Opens Innovation Center

The center reportedly doubles the size of the original facility.

August 13, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has opened its new Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pössnicker to Lead Viscotec Business Unit

He has been closely associated with the company since his diploma thesis in 2010.

August 13, 2018

ViscoTec recently announced it has appointed Daniel Pössnicker to the position of head of the adhesives and chemicals business unit.

Grzejka Appointed Sea-Land Account Manager

Grzejka brings with him nearly 40 years of experience in the chemical industry.

August 10, 2018

Sea-Land Chemical Co. recently announced the addition of Tony Grzejka as account manager for the west coast region.

IMCD Completes HORN Acquisition

HORN is reportedly an excellent fit with IMCD’s U.S. activities.

August 10, 2018

IMCD N.V. recently announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of E.T. Horn Co.

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.