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MAPEI Wins 2020 GreenStep Product Award

The GreenStep Product award is presented to companies with “flooring or flooring-related product(s) that are manufactured sustainably or promote sustainable living.”

October 13, 2020

MAPEI recently announced that it received the 2020 GreenStep Product award from Floor Covering Weekly magazine at the virtual GreenStep Environmental Awards presentation.

American Chemistry Council Renews Alliance with U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Three groups from ACC continue to lead the work with OSHA: the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI); and the Diisocyanates (DII) and Aliphatic Diisocyanates (ADI) panels.

October 13, 2020

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently signed the renewal of the ACC OSHA Alliance, which continues to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces operating with diisocyanate chemicals along the polyurethane value chain.

Dow Earns Five R&D 100 Awards

Considered one of the most prestigious innovation awards programs, the R&D 100 honors innovation pioneers and their contributions to science and technology.

October 12, 2020

Five technologies from Dow were recently recognized with R&D 100 Awards.

Maroon Group Named Exclusive Distributor of Dicalite’s Microlite Product Line in North America

Maroon Group is the exclusive distributor of DMG’s Microlite line of vermiculite-based flame-retardant dispersions and powder for the CASE market in the U.S. and Canada.

October 12, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced a new distribution relationship with Dicalite Management Group (DMG).

H.B. Fuller Joins Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network

As a certified Amazon supplier, H.B. Fuller reports that it can support Amazon packaging suppliers in qualifying for all three tiers by meeting the APASS guidelines.

October 9, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it is a certified member of the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) network.

Davenport Named Newest ChemQuest Director

A specialty chemicals industry veteran, Karl Davenport brings over 35 years of global experience to ChemQuest.

October 9, 2020

The ChemQuest Group recently announced that it has hired Karl Davenport to be its newest director.

Sika Shares Details Regarding COVID-19 Impact and Strategic Targets

Members of group management and Sika experts explained how trends such as innovation, digitalization, renovation, and sustainability are opening up opportunities for the company to gain market share during the COVID-19 crisis.

October 8, 2020

At the recent Sika Capital Markets Day 2020 held in Zurich, CEO Paul Schuler confirmed the group’s strategic targets.

BASF Closes Divestiture of Construction Chemicals Business

With around 7,500 employees, the Construction Chemicals business operates production sites and sales offices in more than 60 countries and generated sales of about €2.6 billion (~ $3.1 billion) in 2019.

October 8, 2020

BASF recently announced that it has closed the divestiture of its Construction Chemicals business to an affiliate of Lone Star, a global private equity firm.

Berry Global Facility Achieves ISCC Plus Certification for the Production of Sustainable Nonwovens

ISCC Plus is a supply chain certification for circular materials, both recycled and bio-based.

October 7, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that its Biesheim, France, facility has achieved an International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate (ISCC), which enables the site to sell ISCC Plus-certified nonwovens.

Pilot Chemical Adds EPA Emerging Viral Pathogen Claim to Eight Products

The impacted products are from Pilot chemical’s EPA-registered quaternary ammonium compound and active ingredient line.

October 7, 2020

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced that, through its Mason Chemical Co. subsidiary, it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acceptance to add an emerging viral pathogen claim to the labels of eight products.