Univar Inc. recently announced that it has invested in upgraded facilities in Italy to service its agreement with SAFECHEM Europe GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Co.

PPG Industries recently announced it has named Diane Kappas vice president of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), effective Oct. 1.

For the second consecutive year, Owens Corning has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World Index) in recognition of its sustainability initiatives.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu recently announced more than $145 million for projects to help shape the next generation of solar energy technologies and ensure that the U.S. remains a leader in this global market.

The new 25,000-sq-ft facility will serve as a dedicated sales and distribution center, in addition to the company’s original distribution center in North Phoenix.

The collaboration has allowed Sharklet Technologies to create the world’s first technology that inhibits bacterial growth through a chemical-free micro-texture.

This company’s Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division has launched new low-VOC aerosol spray adhesives with an up to 50% reduction of VOCs.

UL Environment (ULe) and its Environmental Claims Validation (ECV) service have validated environmental and sustainability claims for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, mold resistance, and bio-based content of BASF’s spray polyurethane foam (SPF) products.

Editor’s note: This paper was awarded the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s 2011 Carl A. Dahlquist Award for Best Technical Paper. Figure 1. Synthesis of DMCD-DEG Polymer Using Melt Transesterification Techniques

Manufacturers with packaging lines can implement a variety of changes to cut costs and minimize waste.