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TRFA Issues Call for Papers for 2022 Annual Meeting

The meeting is scheduled to take place in Dallas, Texas, May 2-5, 2022.

January 7, 2022

The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is inviting industry professionals to submit technical papers for its 2022 Annual Meeting.

Renewable Carbon Initiative Outlines Support for Alternative Carbon Sources

Founded in 2020, the Renewable Carbon Initiative aims to support and speed up the transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon for all organic chemicals and materials.

January 6, 2022

More than 30 leading pioneers of the chemical and material sector are welcoming the latest political papers from Brussels, Berlin, and Düsseldorf, Germany, according to recent news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI).

Photo of RadTech's new board member David Walker

RadTech Announces New and Re-elected Board Members

The RadTech board expressed thanks to Todd Fayne of PepsiCo, who has rotated off the board after reaching term limits.

January 6, 2022

RadTech, the nonprofit for ultraviolet and electron beam technologies, recently announced the election of David Walker, president, CTO and co-founder of Azul 3D Inc., as a new RadTech board member.

Heubach and SK Capital Partners Close Acquisition of Clariant’s Colorants Business, Appoint CEO

The combined business will operate under the Heubach brand.

January 6, 2022

The Heubach Group and SK Capital Partners announced the completion of the acquisition of Clariant’s Global Colorants Business.

IPC Reports Rising Material and Labor Costs Continue to Impact Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain

Nine in 10 electronics manufacturers reported rising materials costs, and more than three-fourths reporting rising labor costs.

January 5, 2022

IPC’s January 2022 global electronics manufacturing supply chain sentiment report found that materials and labor costs continue to be the largest issue facing the electronics supply chain.

High Consumer Demand Drives New Home Sales in November

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in November rose 12.4% to a 744,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in October.

January 5, 2022

New home sales posted a solid gain in November, driven by strong buyer demand, low existing home inventory, and buyers' anticipation of future higher mortgage rates.

Huntsman Announces Two New Corporate Initiatives

The initiatives include a review of strategic options for its Textile Effects Division and a multi-year compensation plan.

January 4, 2022

Huntsman Corp. recently announced two new corporate initiatives regarding its executive compensation plan and the future of its Textile Effects Division.

Ipsos Survey Finds Strong Support for Workplace COVID-Control Mandates

The survey found varying support levels for protective mandates across countries.

January 4, 2022

According to a new survey conducted by the World Economic Forum and Ipsos, there is widespread support among workers across the globe for workplace mandates to control the spread of COVID.

Michelman Implements Changes in Executive Leadership

The changes come as a new president and CEO takes the helm of the company.

January 3, 2022

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

Departments of Energy and Transportation Launch Joint Office for Electric Vehicle Charging Network

The network will focus on filling gaps in rural, disadvantaged, and hard-to-reach locations.

December 31, 2021

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.