Henkel has opened a Global Technology Center (GTC) in Bengaluru, India, with a goal of strengthening its competitive edge through digitalization across all business activities. 

Dow recently announced that it has advanced to 15th place on the 2022 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, which was announced at DiversityInc’s celebratory event in New York City. 

BASF recently announced a successful pilot proof-of-concept blockchain platform as a response to one of the most complex supply chains—sustainable palm kernel oil. 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America, bolster domestic supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and help lower costs for families. 

Arkema recently announced details regarding its financial performance in the first quarter of 2022, announcing group sales  rose by 29.7% compared to the 2021 quarter, to almost €2.9 billion (approximately $3 billion).

Michelman is exhibiting at Paperex 2022, which is being held May 10-13, at the India Expo Centre in Delhi, India. 

IMCD Group has announced the appointment of Nicolas Kaufmann as Americas president, effective July 1, 2022. 

Bo Askvik, president and CEO of Nynas, has informed the company’s board that he has decided to leave his position after eight years with the company. 

3M recently announced sales for the first quarter of 2022 reached $8.8 billion, a decrease of 0.3% compared to the 2021 quarter.

As part of its corporate venture capital activities, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has committed to invest in a new packaging fund launched by Emerald Technology Ventures (Emerald), a Zurich, Switzerland-based venture capital firm.