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Guest Editorial

Sustainable Safety

Companies need to ensure the safety of employees.

August 3, 2017

When most people think about sustainability in manufacturing, they think “green”—as in using less energy per unit of output, using materials that are more environmentally friendly, generating less waste, etc. These are all worthy components of sustainable manufacturing, aimed at reducing the consumption of limited resources so that our businesses can continue to grow today and prosper tomorrow.

LLT Labels Marks 20th Anniversary

The company rebranded to LLT Bar Code & Label in 2003.

July 24, 2017

LLT Labels recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of operations in June.

Union Pacific Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

The annual award honors Union Pacific customers for implementing release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and having zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.

July 12, 2017

Union Pacific Railroad recognized 56 companies with its Pinnacle Award for their commitment to safely transport chemical products.

Evonik Combines Businesses into New Crosslinkers Business Line

The newly formed business line will be part of the Resource Efficiency segment.

July 11, 2017

Evonik Industries AG recently combined its isophorone chemistry and epoxy curing agents business in the new crosslinkers business line.

Novomer Relocates Headquarters

The new office will be less than 20 miles from the current Waltham location.

July 3, 2017

Novomer Inc. has announced the relocation of its headquarters to One Bowdoin Square in Boston on July 17.

Focus On

Winning in a Dynamic and Inclusive Market

Companies must become more agile to take advantage of new growth opportunities in the adhesives and sealants industry.

Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.

July 3, 2017

If the past year taught us anything, it’s that the world is becoming an unpredictable place and change is the only constant. In the Asia-Pacific region, the convergence of economic, technological, customer and regulatory forces are remaking the market into a more dynamic, inclusive playing field. With this transition, we expect to see consistent demand for reliable products, breakthrough technology and innovative high-impact solutions.

Wagner Group Integrates Industrial Division

This integration is reportedly designed to foster common, global growth under the Wagner brand.

June 14, 2017

The Wagner Group recently announced it is continuing to drive forward the joint marketing of the companies belonging to its industrial solutions division.

ChemQuest Receives License in Riyadh at Saudi-U.S. CEO Forum

The Saudi-U.S. CEO Forum is a springboard for investment opportunities to advance economic diversification.

June 9, 2017

The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced that Senior Vice President, James E. Swope was among a select group of 23 top business leaders granted a license at the Saudi-U.S. CEO Forum in Riyadh on May 20.

AkzoNobel Participates in Perfect the Parks Program

This is the first community project in Pontiac funded by AkzoNobel’s Human Cities initiative.

April 20, 2017

More than 130 volunteers from AkzoNobel, Leaders of the Future and residents from around Oakland County participated.

Regulatory Revew

TSCA Could Provide Unintended Consequences

Final legislation could require the EPA—for the first time—to make a decision about whether a new chemical would ever pose an unreasonable risk.

Mark Collatz

April 3, 2017

We are all familiar with the social science concept of unintended consequences—outcomes that weren’t foreseen or intended. History is rife with examples of well-meaning intentions that somehow went awry. In the 19th century, Australia introduced rabbits into the country as means for providing an additional food supply for its indigenous people.