Effective December 31, 2028, 3M will freeze its U.S. pension plans for non-union employees, opting to switch to a 401(k) retirement plan. 

Excelitas Technologies strengthens its position in global specialty lighting markets with the acquisition of Noblelight. 

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, have created bio-adhesives with a programmable design that allows precise control over mechanical and adhesive properties.

Research published by MarketsandMarkets expects the value of the global chemical industry to grow from $2.2 trillion in 2023 to $24.4 trillion in 2024 at a CAGR of 8%.

PPG has named Peter Votruba-Drzal the vice president-elect, global sustainability, and announced the planned retirement of Diane Kappas, current vice president, global sustainability.

The global bio-adhesives market is expected to grow due to the advancement of biotechnology, increasing environmental regulations, and the growth of the packaging industry.

Photonic solutions provider Excelitas Technologies recently announced two new leadership appointments aimed at driving long-term value for the company. 

Dow has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Dow Jones Indices, a leading index provider focused on providing essential sustainability intelligence. 

A new report on the market for automotive adhesive tapes estimates the market will reach $13,779 million by 2031.

Elkem celebrates this milestone, having grown from an industrial start-up in 1904 into a position in 2024 as one of the world's leading providers of advanced silicon-based materials.