Hetron^® epoxy vinyl ester resin from Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., was used as part of a first-of-its-kind system in the U.S. for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS).

Signs of an improving economy were evident on the exhibit floor as nearly 7,000 attendees and exhibitors discussed the latest products, trends, newest technologies and left with renewed optimism during this year’s NEW CHEM SHOW in New York, held Nov. 17-19.

Nordson Corp. has announced the promotion of Jeff Pembroke to president of its Nordson EFD operation.

Garlock Sealing Technologies received the International Sealing Distribution Association's Eco-Award for Industrial Certification at the association's recent Sealing Summit in San Antonio, TX.

The Associated Press reports Elevance Renewable Sciences plans to make jet fuel, lubricants & adhesives from poultry fat instead of petroleum-based chemicals.

Epoxies, Etc., Cranston, RI, has announced the completion of a new R&D and Quality Control Laboratory.

Sartomer Co. and sister company Cray Valley, both part of Total’s chemical branch, are realigning their organizations to better synchronize products and services with customers and markets effective Jan. 1.

The BBC News reports babies born with a rare life-threatening condition have been treated successfully with an injection of Histoacryl, a tissue adhesive.

Olympic Adhesives, Norwood, MA, has announced the launch of its new Web site, which reaches out to environmentally focused customers and enables visitors to discover the many sustainable “green” benefits Olympic has to offer.

Materia has announced the launch of a new chemistry blog called All Things Metathesis.