NACD president and CEO Eric R. Byer joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) to call on freight rail companies to address basic quality-of-life benefits for rail workers.

Yokogawa Electric Corp. announced the acquisition of a U.S.-based startup that provides real-time analytics solutions to polymer and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide.

Orion Engineered Carbons announced it has signed new distribution agreements with Divsa and Terrachem S.A. to represent Orion in Central America and the Caribbean.

The market is expected to grow as two-component adhesives are increasingly used to replace traditional adhering methods such as manual screwing and soldering.

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, announced the launch of the 2023 edition of the Afera Test Methods Manual.

MO SCI Corp., a provider of advanced high-tech glass development and manufacturing, announced it has acquired the assets of 3M’s advanced materials business (previously known as 3M Ceradyne).

Felix Schoeller has officially announced its new corporate brand. The relaunch includes a new global design and a uniform appearance to the company’s brand.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) announced its 2023 board of governors, including six new board members and a new slate of executive officers.

It is the first world-scale production plant for chlorine based upon the ODC (oxygen depolarized cathode) technology invented by Covestro and its partners.

The manufacturer is expected to report 2022 sales of approximately $140 million, and the acquisition will bring Stahl’s annual sales beyond the €1 billion mark, with an EBITDA margin above 20%.