Henkel has donated over $600,000 in North America to date, and 1.2 million units of essential household hygiene product donations have been allocated to organizations that provide medical supplies, basic needs for food and hygiene, and disaster relief within the U.S. and Canada.
May 15, 2020
Henkel recently announced COVID-19 support for its employees and communities throughout North America.
Polyganics reports that its easy-to-use device is optimized to effectively adhere to and seal off the surgically treated tissue throughout the critical healing period after hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery.
May 15, 2020
Polyganics recently announced that it has received €1.2 million (approximately $1.3 million) in funding from the European Fund for Regional Development (EFRO) through the Northern Netherlands Alliance (SNN) and the city and province of Groningen to support clinical validation of its liver and pancreas sealant patch.
The new N95 masks reportedly adhere gently to the face with double-coated, skin-friendly adhesive.
May 14, 2020
Avery Dennison recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Global Safety First, LLC (GSF) to produce and distribute a self-adhesive, NIOSH-certified N95 mask as part of the company’s efforts to provide innovative personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Dow, its areas of focus included activating 10 global employee resource groups to drive engagement and accelerate progress across a number of business priorities.
May 14, 2020
Dow recently announced that it has earned the 22nd place on the 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, which was announced at a virtual event hosted by DiversityInc.
The scholarship recipients will be formally announced on November 5 at ASC’s Annual Convention and EXPO in Louisville.
May 13, 2020
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently awarded scholarships totaling $7,000 through the ASC Scholarship Program to five outstanding students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees.
PPG's Barberton location was presented with an Award for Excellence in Health and Safety Performance, while the Huron facility received recognition for Environmental Performance.
May 13, 2020
PPG recently announced that its Barberton and Huron, Ohio, facilities were recognized by the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC) for programs that advance the company’s health, safety, and environmental performance.
Ashland reports that its portfolio performed as expected during the quarter, despite the global macroeconomic uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 12, 2020
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the second quarter of its 2020 fiscal year, ended March 31, 2020.
Gregg Balko, SAMPE’s current CEO and executive director, announced his retirement in December; he will stay on until July 1 to ensure a successful transition.
May 12, 2020
The Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) North America recently announced that Zane Clark has been named its new CEO, effective June 15.
Berry Global’s 53% increase in net sales compared to the 2019 quarter is primarily attributed to acquisition net sales of over $1 billion and a base volume increase of 2%.
May 11, 2020
Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its second quarter 2020 results, including overall net sales of almost $3 billion.
In all, 61.3% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of January and end of March, 2020, were affordable to families earning an adjusted U.S. median income of $72,900.
May 11, 2020
Surging job losses in March stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a decline in U.S. median income and housing affordability in the first quarter of 2020, according to the most recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).