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Michelman Joins 4evergreen Alliance to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging in a Circular Economy

The three-year-long project brings together a diverse network of organizations and stakeholders throughout the value chain to develop the best solutions for the future of fiber-based packaging.

April 21, 2020

Michelman recently announced that, in its continuing effort to enable more sustainable packaging solutions for the circular economy, it has expanded its network by joining 4evergreen.

Felix Schoeller Reduces Specialty Paper Production Due to COVID-19

The Felix Schoeller Group is shutting down paper machines and finishing units as demand declines due to the coronavirus.

April 21, 2020

Having started 2020 on track, the Felix Schoeller Group recently announced that it is increasingly feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic from the markets.

Ashland Provides Update on its Fiscal 2020 Second Quarter and COVID-19 Impact

Ashland’s sales were approximately $610 million in its second 2020 fiscal quarter, down 9% vs. the prior-year period.

April 20, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently provided an update for its preliminary fiscal 2020 second quarter financial results and its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Electronics Manufacturing Sector Calls on Leaders of U.S., Mexico, and Canada to Boost Cooperation During COVID-19 Recovery

IPC called on all three governments to launch a joint North American Manufacturing Initiative comprising senior government officials and private sector leaders who are focused on strengthening the region’s manufacturing competitiveness.

April 20, 2020

IPC, the global electronics manufacturing industry association, recently sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging them to launch a trilateral initiative to mobilize industrial base support for the continuing medical response related to COVID-19.

Covestro Adjusts 2020 Fiscal Year Financial Guidance Due to Effects of Coronavirus Pandemic

As a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic and the increasingly adverse business environment, Covestro has concluded that its previously provided outlook cannot be upheld.

April 17, 2020

Covestro recently announced it has been actively executing its crisis management plans in response to the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and adjusting business operations according to local developments.

Chromaflo Technologies Adds Driessen to Global Innovation and Technology Team

Luc Driessen will assist the team in improving Chromaflo’s existing product performance and developing next-generation product lines throughout its product portfolio.

April 17, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced a new assignment for Luc Driessen on the Global Innovation and Technology team.

AkzoNobel Partners with Orange Business Services to Drive Digital Transformation with Secure Global Connectivity Services

Orange Business Services is providing a range of services, including software-defined WAN and LAN, multi-sourcing service integration (MSI), security, and consulting services for AkzoNobel’s global connectivity transformation.

April 16, 2020

AkzoNobel has expanded its agreement with Orange Business Services to transform its global network and security infrastructure, converge information technology/operational technology (IT/OT), and enhance security.

Builder Confidence Posts Historic Decline in April Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

The decline in April was the largest single monthly change in the history of the index and marks the lowest builder confidence reading since June 2012.

April 16, 2020

Reflecting the growing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes plunged 42 points in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Berry Global Ahead of Schedule for Impact 2025 Sustainability Strategy

Berry Global recently released its 2019 Impact Report and GRI Index, both of which highlight the company’s Impact 2025 strategy and achievements.

April 15, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it is ahead of schedule for its Impact 2025 sustainability strategy.

ASC Announces Call for Speakers for Annual Convention in November

The deadline to submit abstracts for the ASC 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO is May 25.

April 15, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has issued a call for speakers for its 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO, which will be held November 4-6 in Louisville, Ky.