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Hexion Plans to Separate into Two Independent Companies

The separation is currently targeted for completion in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to certain approvals and tax and legal considerations.

September 30, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced its plan to separate into two independent companies: Hexion Holdings, comprising the company’s Adhesives and Versatic Acids and Derivatives product lines, and Hexion Coatings and Composites (US) Inc., composed of Hexion Holdings’ former epoxy-based Coatings and Composites products.

Ford to Build New Electric Vehicle Mega-Campus in Tennessee, Battery Plants in Kentucky

The facilities will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

September 30, 2021

Ford Motor Co. recently announced plans to bring electric vehicles at scale to American customers with two new environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Andersson Named Nynas Vice President Group Strategy & Sustainable Development

Before coming to Nynas, Andersson served as the CEO of the National Oil Industry Association in Sweden, Drivkraft Sverige.

September 29, 2021

Nynas recently announced that it has appointed Johan Andersson vice president of Group Strategy & Sustainable Development.

Fedrigoni Receives EcoVadis Gold Rating

According to EcoVadis, Fedrigoni ranks among the best global companies in terms of environment protection and social responsibility initiatives.

September 29, 2021

Fedrigoni recently announced that it has received a Gold rating from EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability.

Avery Dennison Receives How2Recycle Label for RFID Paper Hang Tags

Factors considered when assigning the How2Recycle label include applicable law, collection, sortation, reprocessing, and end markets.

September 28, 2021

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has become the first pre-qualified intelligent labels provider to receive the How2Recycle label for RFID paper hang tags.

Jain Named Human Resources Manager for Chromaflo in Asia-Pacific Region

Jain is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of human resources systems, procedures, policies, and support for the company.

September 28, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Gunjan Jain has been appointed Human Resources manager for the Asia-Pacific region, effective October 2021.

Kraton Enters Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by DL Chemical

The all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion is expected to close by the first half of 2022.

September 27, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which DL Chemical Co., Ltd. will acquire 100% of Kraton.

Michelman Compostable Coatings Receive International Awards

Michem Coat 525 was honored at the 2021 PACKCON Star Awards, and HydraBan 8000 received an IFCA Star Award.

September 27, 2021

Michelman recently announced that two of its Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-certified compostable coatings have received international recognition.