The recent attacks in the Middle East, where hundreds of pagers used by Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon and Syria, have underscored the extreme risks present in global supply chains. 

PPG has named a new senior vice president, operations, who will succeed Ram Vadlamannati, who announced his intention to retire from PPG after 25 years with the company.

According to AkzoNobel, the initiative is designed to simplify operations, accelerate decision-making, and streamline the company’s management structure. 

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) has expressed concerns to the Federal Maritime Commission about additional charges on shippers should the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance fail to ratify a labor contract.

Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for large-format print and signage markets, has appointed a Brazilian graphics specialist as its exclusive distributor for Brazil.

Great Place To Work^® and Fortune magazine have recognized Dow as number one on the list of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production for 2024. 

The Griff Network announced the opening of an international office and plant in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in the company's global expansion plan.

According to Dow, the updated earnings guidance is due in part to an unplanned event that occurred at one of the company's ethylene crackers in Texas. 

The newly elected member of the board brings the total number of board members to 11 (10 of which are independent).

The new VP has experience in Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific in various industries including building materials, hygiene, packaging, luxury perfumes and cosmetics, biobased industrial solutions, and food ingredients.