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Case Study

Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections with Treated Adhesive Films

A study at the University Hospital Basel has confirmed the effectiveness of an antimicrobial coating on adhesive films.

December 22, 2021

In a clinical study that lasted several months, the effectiveness of antimicrobial-treated surfaces against hospital pathogens was examined under real-life conditions at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland. The research team confirmed that a treated adhesive film has 98% effectiveness against microbes.

Duan Named Vice President at ChemQuest

Robert G. Duan has held senior R&D leadership positions at Dow Chemical, Valspar, and Sherwin Williams.

December 15, 2021

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the addition of Robert G. Duan, Ph.D., as a vice president.

Brenntag Expands Distribution Agreement with SI Group for EMEA

The expanded distribution agreement is effective immediately.

December 7, 2021

Brenntag recently announced the renewal and expansion of a distribution agreement with SI Group.

Department of Commerce Establishes Industrial Advisory Committee for Microelectronics

The Industrial Advisory Committee will consist of expert leaders representing a range of organization sizes from industry, federal laboratories, and academic institutions.

December 6, 2021

The U.S. Commerce Department has established a high-level committee to advise the U.S. government on matters related to microelectronics research, development, manufacturing, and policy and is now seeking to recruit top-level candidates to serve on the committee.

Hexion Announces Agreement to Sell Epoxy Businesses to Westlake Chemical

The transaction includes approximately 1,300 associates and eight manufacturing facilities globally.

December 3, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that, as a result of its ongoing strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its epoxy-based Coatings and Composite businesses.

Market Trends

Growth Projected for Green Building Materials

Despite pandemic-related setbacks in the construction industry, multiple factors are creating expanding opportunities for green building materials.

November 24, 2021

According to a 2019 report by the U.S. Green Building Council, the number of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified homes has grown 19% since 2017. The current level represents an all-time high, with nearly 500,000 single-family, multi-family, and affordable housing LEED-certified units globally. More than 400,000 of these units are located in the U.S.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel Financial Results Lead the News

Readers last week were most interested in Henkel’s announcement regarding its financial results for the third quarter.

Susan Sutton

November 23, 2021

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Bowers Succeeds Armstrong as Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety for RPM

Bowers will succeed Kenneth M. Armstrong, who will retire from his role at the end of RPM’s fiscal year on May 31, 2022.

November 9, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Lee A. Bowers, who had served as the company’s vice president-operations for the Performance Coatings Group (PCG) since 2018, has been appointed vice president-environmental, health and safety (EHS).