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BASF’s Brudermüller Elected New President of Cefic

Martin Brudermüller succeeds Daniele Ferrari, CEO of Versalis (Eni), who has held the post since October 2018.

October 23, 2020

Martin Brudermüller, chairman of the board of executive directors and chief technology officer of BASF, has been elected president of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council.

H.B. Fuller Positioning Adhesive Named HYGIENIX Award Finalist

Finalists will present their innovations to the industry at the virtual HYGIENIX Conference.

October 22, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced that its Full-Care 6217 positioning adhesive is a HYGIENIX Innovation Award finalist.

Palmer Holland Verified for Responsible Distribution

Responsible Distribution allows NACD members to demonstrate their commitment to continuous performance improvement in every phase of chemical storage, handling, transportation, and disposal.

October 22, 2020

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has successfully passed its National Association of Chemical Distributor (NACD) Responsible Distribution verification for the current three-year cycle.

Ashland Publishes 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report

According to Ashland, its sustainability report and webpages include examples of how the company is improving products and processes while preserving natural resources and enhancing the communities in which it operates.

October 21, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently published its “Corporate Sustainability Report” for 2019.

IMCD Opens New U.S. Headquarters in Greater Cleveland Area

IMCD reportedly developed this new location to accommodate its expanding business, invest in its people and future growth, and complement its global digitalization initiatives to better serve its markets across the U.S.

October 21, 2020

IMCD N.V. recently announced the opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.

RPM Reports Record Sales in Fiscal 2021 First Quarter

RPM’s fiscal 2021 first quarter net sales increased 9.1% to a record $1.6 billion, compared to the almost $1.5 billion reported a year ago.

October 20, 2020

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2021 first quarter, ended August 31, 2020.

SOCMA Urges USITC to Increase Collaboration with Trading Partners to Reduce Trade Barriers

The testimony focused on encouraging ITC to adopt the Rules of Origin from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in future free trade agreements.

October 20, 2020

Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on the “Economic Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Authorities Procedures, 2021 Report.”

Pilot Chemical Announces Leadership Transition

Pamela Butcher will remain on the Pilot board of directors and serve as a special advisor to the chairman.

October 19, 2020

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced that Pamela Butcher will step down from her CEO role, effective January 1, 2021.

Barentz to Acquire Maroon Group

The terms of the acquisition, which is expected to close this quarter, were not disclosed.

October 19, 2020

Barentz International has entered into a definitive, written agreement to acquire Maroon Group.

Henkel to Showcase Packaging Initiatives in Virtual Sustainability Forum

The event will be a cost-free digital experience for partners and customers, offering a content mix of webinars, panel discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.

October 16, 2020

Henkel recently announced that its Packaging Adhesives business is hosting a fully digital and international Sustainability Forum on November 18-19, 2020, to highlight its packaging products and services and to bring the value chain together.