The European Commission recently launched a €7 billion (~ $9.9 billion) research and development fund aimed at tackling the biggest societal challenges facing Europe and the world.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced the relocation of its Western Region Distribution Center to a larger facility in Irvine, CA.

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced the execution of a framework agreement with Formosa Petrochemical Corp. (FPCC) to form a 50:50 joint venture to construct and operate a 30-kiloton hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) plant in Mailiao, Taiwan.

The EPA’s proposed action is based, in part, on concerns that additional uses of these 14 chemicals in consumer products could lead to harmful reproductive and developmental health effects.

The new subsidiary will serve as a base to undertake sales and market development of Kuraray Group products in South America.

Brenntag announced it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Zhong Yung (International) Chemical Ltd.

WACKER recently announced it has started operating several silicone-polymer production lines at its Burghausen site.

Green chemistry represents a market opportunity that will grow from $2.8 billion in 2011 to $98.5 billion by 2020, according to a new report.

A tape and glue transmitting device is currently being used to track African penguins in the wild. Researchers want to learn more about the early life and behavior of these

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced the appointment of John J. Gallagher III and Francis S. Kalman to its board of directors.