Michelman has implemented certain executive leadership changes that became effective January 1, 2022. 

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently signed a memorandum of understanding to create a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to build out a national electric vehicle charging network.

The Research Council of Norway has granted Elkem NOK 16 (approximately $1.8 million) to develop a new concept for silicon production where all direct carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions are eliminated. 

H.B. Fuller Co. has elected Srilata (Sri) Zaheer, Ph.D., to be an independent member of its board of directors. 

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it has appointed Belinda Leonard industry manager for Industrial Coatings in the Americas region. 

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of private equity firm American Securities LLC. 

Chromaflo Technologies has appointed Jaesun Suh its territory sales manager for Coatings & Thermosets in the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada regions.

Arkema recently announced its proposed acquisition of South Africa-based Permoseal, a manufacturer of adhesive solutions for woodworking, packaging, construction, and DIY.

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