Eastman Chemical Co. recently announced it has completed a previously announced capacity expansion of its Eastman 168™ non-phthalate plasticizers.

AkzoNobel recently announced it has partnered with cleantech company Photanol to develop a process for harnessing the power of the sun to make chemicals.

RPM International Inc. recently made several personnel announcements.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose two points to 55 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for August.

Emerald Kalama Chemical has appointed David Keung to the newly created position of Asia Sales manager.

Univar Inc. recently announced it has reached an agreement with Evonik Corp. to become the exclusive distributor for Evonik personal care products in the Northeastern U.S.

Royal DSM recently announced it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

Flexicon Corp. recently announced it has broken ground on an expansion that will reportedly double the size of its U.S. headquarters.

Total recently announced it has received an offer from Arkema to acquire its Bostik affiliate.

Owens Corning recently announced that, for the fifth consecutive year, it has received placement in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World).