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Michelman BPI certified compostable coatings

Michelman Coatings Achieve Compostable Certification from Biodegradable Products Institute

The BPI-certified coatings are reportedly proven to biodegrade in an industrial compost environment and can be used in typical quantities in the applications for which they are designed, with minimal limitations.

August 13, 2020

Michelman recently announced that several of its products have complied with the specifications established by the American Society for Testing and Materials standards ASTM D6400 and D6868 per the terms and conditions of Biodegradable Products Institute’s (BPI) certification program for compostable products.

DuPont Structural Adhesives Recognized by Altair Enlighten Award

DuPont’s BETASEAL X2500 was named a runner-up, while its BETAMATE 1640 was named a finalist.

August 12, 2020

DuPont recently announced that it has received finalist and runner-up designations in the 2020 Altair Enlighten Award competition, an awards program in the automotive industry dedicated to vehicle lightweighting.

Clarkson Named President of DriTac Flooring Products

Yale Block and Myrna Block, formerly president and vice president, respectively, remain involved with DriTac’s future.

August 12, 2020

DriTac Flooring Products, LLC recently announced that David Clarkson has been named its new president.

Copeland Named Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at RPM

Scott Copeland joined RPM in 2012 as director of corporate development, before being promoted to serve as senior director of corporate development and, most recently, senior director of financial planning and analysis.

August 11, 2020

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Scott Copeland has been named vice president of financial planning and analysis.

Covestro company vision circular economy

Covestro Announces New Corporate Vision Focused on Circular Economy

Over the long term, Covestro plans to align its entire production, its range of products and solutions, and all areas to the circular concept.

August 11, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it considers itself to be on a clear course and well-positioned for the rest of the year, following a challenging first six months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Acquisition Helps Push Berry Global to Record Sales in 2020 Fiscal Third Quarter

Berry Global’s fiscal third quarter 2020 net sales jumped 50% compared to the prior-year quarter, to $2.9 billion.

August 10, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its third quarter 2020 results (referred to as the June 2020 quarter).

ASC Officially Announces 2021 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference & EXPO

With the theme of “Securing Our Future,” WAC 2021 will be held April 19-21 at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, Ill.

August 10, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has officially announced the new dates and location of the 10th World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC).

Huntsman Experiences Steep Sales Decreases in 2020 Second Quarter

Revenues in Huntsman’s Advanced Materials segment were $192 million in the second quarter, a 30% decrease compared to the 2019 quarter.

August 7, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently reported second quarter 2020 results with revenues of $1.2 billion, a 30% decrease compared to the 2019 second quarter.

Maroon Group Signs Distribution Agreement with Applied Graphene Materials

Maroon Group’s CASE and technical sales and support team will reportedly leverage its customer network to introduce AGM’s proprietary graphene dispersions technology into the U.S. and Canadian coatings and polymers markets.

August 7, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Applied Graphene Materials.