In recent testimony before the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Committee, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) called for the delisting of Chinese-origin chemicals from the proposed Tranche 4, which would add an additional $13.2 billion in chemicals and plastics imports.

Three days of face-to-face collaboration with AkzoNobel experts have opened doors for several startups —including Apellix from Jacksonville, Fla., and SAS Nanotechnologies LLC from Newark, Del.—to “paint the future” with their innovations.

The new facility includes 70,000 sq ft of colorant manufacturing operations and warehouse space.

The colorant contains 40% high structure carbon black.

The appointment is for the Eastern, Midwest and Southwest U.S.

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Chromaflo Technologies intends to introduce a host of new technologies at the European Coatings Show.

The facility will reportedly increase existing capacity through the addition of a fifth mill.

The expansion will increase capacity by more than 50%.

The awards are given to the distributor who captures the highest year-over-year sales growth.