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DOE and Other Federal Agencies Launch Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries

The consortium reportedly provides a framework for cooperation and coordination among federal agencies having a stake in developing advanced battery technology and establishing a domestic supply of lithium batteries.

September 21, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of State recently launched the Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries (FCAB) to accelerate the development of a robust, secure, domestic industrial base for advanced batteries.

Builder Confidence Soars to All-Time High while Lumber Risks Remain

The previous highest reading of 78 in the 35-year history of the series was set in December 1998 and matched last month.

September 21, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to hit an all-time high of 83 in September, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

WACKER thermal interface materials center

WACKER Inaugurates Global Competence Center for Thermal Interface Materials in Shanghai

WACKER’s new R&D lab in Shanghai will focus on the development of silicone-based thermal interface materials and novel applications.

September 18, 2020

WACKER recently announced that it has opened a global competence center for thermal interface materials (TIMs) in Shanghai, China.

National Small Business Week Kicks Off September 22

National Small Business Week honors the nation’s small businesses, many of which are veteran, women, and minority-owned, for their achievements and dedication to their communities.

September 18, 2020

The virtual National Small Business Week, rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held September 22-24.

Dow Reaches Midpoint of Valuing Nature Goal

Dow’s Valuing Nature goal is a commitment to systematically consider nature in its business decisions.

September 17, 2020

Dow recently announced that it has reached a milestone, achieving $500 million of savings from its Valuing Nature goal.

IPC APEX EXPO 2021 Rescheduled for March

Originally planned for January 23-28, IPC APEX EXPO will be held March 6-11, 2021, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.

September 17, 2020

IPC recently announced that it has made the decision to move IPC APEX EXPO 2021 to March due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19.

New Program Embeds Sustainability in 3M Product Commercialization Process

Historically, about one-third of 3M’s annual sales come from products created in the past five years, so the impact is expected to expand greatly with each successive year.

September 16, 2020

3M recently announced that each 3M product entering the new product commercialization process will include a Sustainability Value Commitment that demonstrates how it drives impact for the greater good.

Employee Effort at IMCD Results in 80,000 Meals for Feeding America

The donation was made possible through employee participation in the IMCD US Get Fit for Hunger summer challenge.

September 16, 2020

In acknowledgement of National Day of Service and Remembrance, IMCD US recently announced its support for communities across the U.S. through the donation of 80,000 meals to Feeding America.

New Virtual Power Purchase Agreement to Cover 100% of Henkel’s U.S. Electricity Demand

The long-term commitment contributes to increasing the share of renewable energy in the grid and supports Henkel in reaching its climate protection targets.

September 15, 2020

Henkel recently announced that it has signed a large-scale virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) relating to a new wind farm in Bee County, Texas.