The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) has hailed the passage of the long-delayed free trade agreements (FTA) with South Korea, Panama and Columbia in Congress, saying the vote will bring immediate relief to chemical manufacturers by allowing them to expand sales to these key markets.

False eyelashes enhance the thickness and length of natural lashes--as long as they remain in place. One article explores the variety of lash glues on the market and their overall

Eastman Chemical Co. has released its second sustainability report, “Connecting Science and Sustainability,” a comprehensive review of the company’s sustainability strategy, progress, advancements and goals.

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) recently announced a call for presentation abstracts for the RAPID 2012 and 3D IMAGING Conference and Exposition, to take place May 22-25, 2012, in Atlanta.

The global renewable chemicals market is expected to reach $76.8 billion by 2017, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts Inc.

Ryan Orman joins Deacom as a junior software developer. Stephanie Eaves has been hired as Marketing Communications specialist.

John Antony Bishopp, formerly of Hexcel Composites and currently managing director of the adhesives and adhesion consultancy Star Adhesion Ltd., was the sixth recipient of the de Bruyne Medal.

In his new position, Stoffer will build on the solid growth rate of the Metcal and OKi electronics assembly brands.

Costantino Creton, professor and director of Research at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) in France, received the Wake Medal and presented the eighth Wake Memorial Lecture at the Society for Adhesives and Adhesion’s International Adhesion 11 conference.

The Lubrizol Corp. recently announced several officer changes, driven in part by the completed acquisition of Lubrizol by Berkshire Hathaway, as well as by the retirement of some executives.