Borden Chemical recently reported growth in volumes, sales and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as well as a net loss due to certain non-recurring events, during its third quarter ended Sept. 30.
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) has announced the acquisition of the remaining shares of Expopak de las Americas, Inc., a joint partnership between PMMI and Oprex that produces EXPO PACK Mexico on an annual basis.
S.P. Morell and Co., a specialty chemicals distributor and manufacturers representative of raw materials to the coating, ink and adhesive industries, was recently named "Agent of the Year" by King Industries for contributions toward sales and new business development.
Uniquema, a global business offering a unique range of oleochemicals, surfactants and functional ingredients for use in everyday products, has announced the appointment of Chris Siemer as Regional Director for the Asia Pacific region.
Plasticolors Inc. hosted a distinguished crowd at a flag raising ceremony in October to celebrate the Ashtabula, OH-based manufacturer's acceptance into the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
Ashland Composite Polymers has expanded its technology assets by signing an agreement to purchase the DERAKANE epoxy vinyl ester resin business (which includes the DERAKANE MOMENTUM product line) from The Dow Chemical Company in a cash transaction valued at approximately $92 million (USD).
On March 18-21, 2005, DBF Homey Group Investment Corp. will host CHINABUILD 2005 in the newly built Star-Sea Convention & Exhibition Center of Dalian, China.
Each Year, the Adhesion Society conducts a research competition for students, the objectives of which are to promote the field of adhesion and encourage student participation in the Society's Annual Meeting.
The Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry has issued a call for papers and posters to be presented at Polyurethanes Technical Conference and Trade Fair 2005, Oct. 19-22 in Houston, TX.