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Bo Askvik, president and CEO of Nynas, has informed the company’s board that he has decided to leave his position after eight years with the company. 

Organizers of Silicone Expo USA recently announced that the two-track conference program is now live. 

Evonik recently announced that it has developed what it reports is the world’s first sustainable isophorone products made from 100% renewable acetone.

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently shared details regarding several sustainability-related activities. 

Arkema’s corporate headquarters in Colombes, France, and its Marseille and Serquigny plants in France are now SuCCESS™ (Sustainable Castor Caring for Environmental and Social Standards) certified by independent certification bodies empaneled by the Sustainable Castor Association. 

Dow recently announced plans to expand its global alkoxylation capacity in the U.S. and Europe to meet increasing demand across a wide range of fast-growing end markets where the company is delivering 10-15% annual growth rates. 

Prince International Corp., a portfolio company of American Securities LLC, has completed its acquisition of Ferro Corp. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion. 

DuPont recently announced that four of its technologies were recognized with the prestigious 2022 Edison Award. 

During the recent American Chemistry Council (ACC) Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) Steering Committee Meeting, industry leaders from Huntsman Corp. and BASF were installed to serve as chair and vice chair, respectively. 

Henkel is partnering with Porsche in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the only all-electric motorsport series.