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The various supply chain disruptions of the past several years brought into sharp focus the need to identify alternative sources for key products, including adhesives used in assembly operations.

Avient Corp. recognized LANXESS Corp. for high-quality, innovative products and sustainability achievements.

Specialty chemicals provider Orion S.A. has appointed a new chief technology officer to succeed David Deters, who announced his retirement earlier this year. 

Univar Solutions recently announced that the company is expanding its distribution relationship with BASF.

The Lubrizol Corp. recently announced the release of its latest Sustainability Report, showcasing the company’s progress in advancing sustainable innovation.

A vegetable oil-based polyol replaces petroleum-based polyol to synthesize polyurethane foam, which can save energy and reduce emissions.

Omya recently announced the company is investing in a new production facility at its existing site in Moerdijk, Netherlands.

Arkema recently announced that its waterborne PVDF range, Kynar Aquatec^®, has received the "Solar Impulse Efficient Solution" label, recognizing the product for its outstanding durability benefits in cool roof coatings. 

The company’s Coating & Adhesive Resins and Health Care business lines are to be extensively reorganized. 

Chemical company OQ Chemicals announced that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold rating for the sixth consecutive year.