Palmer Holland’s new distribution territory will encompass all of the U.S. and Canada for DCM’s portfolio of binders, dispersants, rheology modifiers, and opaque polymers for a variety of CASE markets.

Through the comprehensive EcoVadis CSR assessment, Maroon Group was rated on 21 CSR indicators within categories including Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

This move has reportedly solidified Palmer Holland’s goal to remain an independent specialty chemical and ingredient distributor for the long term.

As a certified member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Maroon Group will partner with Certified Sustainable Palm Oil producers that comply with a set of environmental and social criteria developed by RSPO.

In addition to an updated look and feel, the updated Palmer Holland website reportedly presents a more intuitive interface and robust functionality that caters to users of all backgrounds and stages of the buyers’ journey.

Alongside Maroon Group’s principal managers and leadership team, Chris Lupica will work to support existing relationships and expand the company’s portfolio of specialty chemicals and ingredients across North America.

Vino Balakrishnan brings over a decade of experience in the chemical industry to his new position.

Grupa Azoty has reportedly been producing plasticizers at its Kedzierzyn-Kozle site in southern Poland since 1954.

News from Dow regarding its R&D 100 awards drew the most reader interest last week.

Cambrian’s leadership team will continue to actively manage the business on a day-to-day basis while leveraging Maroon Group’s global network of resources.