Dow recently announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Zhanjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee (Zhanjiang EDZ) to build the Dow South China Specialties Hub.

Maroon Group LLC, recently acquired by Barentz International, has acquired the Raw Materials and Specialty Chemicals distribution business of The Cary Co., a specialty distributor in the paint, coatings, adhesives, and plastics markets.

Henkel recently announced new scholarship and internship programs in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across Henkel businesses.

Chromaflo Technologies recently hired Benjamin Woeste in the role of territory sales manager, Coatings & Thermosets-Southwestern U.S.

Arkema has been named to S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2021, receiving the bronze award.

Wacker Polymers recently announced that it will raise prices for dispersions, resins, and dispersible polymer powders globally.

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced its acquisition of GENTEC and FT Polymer, two Europe-based adhesive suppliers for the electronics, medical, aerospace, and automotive industries.

Sika Automotive recently announced that its SikaPower-550^® G structural adhesive for automobile assembly has been named a finalist in the 2021 Edison Awards™ Engineering & Materials Science category.

Mule-Hide Products Co. has promoted Steven Litaker to the position of territory manager for the newly created West Central and Southwest Florida Territory.

The ChemQuest Group has hired Rich Gibson, formerly the director of Corporate Strategy for Milliken & Co., as a director.