PPG has opened a $17 million aerospace application support center in Toulouse, France.

An exhibit at the event, held February 11-14, 2024, would focus on polymeric materials and their properties, and attract a diverse group of industry professionals.

To strengthen the sustainability and competitiveness of TDI (toluene diisocyanate) production, Covestro is investing in modernizing its plant in Dormagen, Germany already considered one of the most advanced TDI plants in the world.

Experts will gather March 12-14, 2024, in Munich, Germany to educate industry newcomers on adhesive tape technology.

The appointment marks a significant step forward for the company as it continues to expand and strengthen its presence in the region.

According to a report by Reports and Data, the market will grow from $2.2 billion in 2020 to $3.52 billion by 2028 as manufacturers shift towards substituting plastic in place of metal or glass components. 

Arkema has acquired a 54% stake in PI Advanced Materials. The mutually beneficial agreement is expected to earn €30 million (EBITDA) over the next five years.

PPG has again received a perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023 Corporate Equality Index, a report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) and ResiCare have collaborated to develop and manufacture the non-toxic, biobased molecule 5-HMF.

The Net-Zero Industry Tracker takes stock of progress towards net-zero emissions by 2050 for eight industries.