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ASC Announces 2021 Scholarship Program Recipients

Scholarships totaling $7,500 were awarded to five students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees.

April 8, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the recipients of its member-only Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Hexion Announces Updated Timing for Sale of Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine and Europe-Based Forest Products Resins Businesses

Hexion expects the transaction to close on April 30, 2021.

April 6, 2021

Hexion Inc. is working to complete a limited number of the necessary government approvals and other customary closing conditions to complete the sale of its phenolic specialty resin, hexamine, and Europe-based forest products resins businesses.

Submissions Open for Polyurethane Innovation Award

CPI will present the Innovation Award at the conclusion of the 2021 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

April 5, 2021

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council recently announced that applications for the Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 15, 2021.

Boldrini Named Chief Sustainability Officer for Kraton

Boldrini will assume responsibility for Kraton's global sustainability strategy and related initiatives.

April 2, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that Marcello Boldrini, its senior vice president and Chemical segment president, has been appointed to the additional role of chief sustainability officer.

Omya to Increase Global Prices for Calcium Carbonate Products

April 1, 2021

Omya recently announced that it is increasing prices for its calcium carbonate products globally.

Lozier Joins Maroon Group Eastern CASE Team

Lozier most recently worked for a major U.S. petroleum refiner, helping build out the company's distribution program.

March 29, 2021

Maroon Group recently announced that Kelly Lozier has been appointed as an account manager to cover the New England Region for the company's expanding CASE & Plastics technical sales team.

Elkem Silicones Announces New ISO 14001 Certification

The certification comes after an audit in December 2020.

March 29, 2021

Elkem Silicones recently announced that its plant in Saint-Fons, France, has obtained ISO 14001 certification.

Five Technologies Projected to Disrupt the Chemicals and Materials Industry

Lux Research identifies and ranks 12 key technologies that will reshape the world and ranks the top five technologies for the chemicals and materials industry.

March 26, 2021

Trends like sustainability and digitalization are going to dramatically change the chemicals and materials industry over the next 20 years, according to a report from Lux Research.

Nynas Makes Investment in Sustainable Production at Refinery in Gothenburg

The Gothenburg site manager reports that the investment is one of the largest since the refinery's start in 1956.

March 24, 2021

Nynas recently announced that it is investing SEK 190 million (approximately $22.2 million) to secure reliable production at its refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden.