The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement under which Dow’s global Polypropylene business will be divested to Braskem for a total enterprise value to Dow of $340 million.

AkzoNobel recently announced country leadership and several business unit appointments.

Uniseal Inc. recently announced the opening of its European facility, servicing its customers and partners throughout Europe.

The first solar panel system installed at any of the company’s facilities, the system joins other sustainable initiatives at Croda, including a wind turbine, providing power for Croda’s manufacturing facility in Hull, UK.

Michelman recently announced the retirement of 30-year veteran P. Marshall Wiseman.

Intertape Polymer Group® (IPG) recently announced that two of its facilities have been recognized for meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Challenge.

Univar Inc. recently announced it has expanded its operations in Greece with the opening of a new office in Athens.

Total net sales were $1,725 million for the three-month period ending July 2, 2011, compared to $1,680 million for the same period last year, an increase of 3%.

The recent Sustainability Summit was produced in partnership with ASTM and drew 86 attendees from across the adhesives and sealants supply chain.

In an effort to help the nation reclaim its competitive edge in solar manufacturing, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu recently announced a $50 million investment over two years for the SUNPATH program.