Raw Materials and Chemicals - Articles - Page 125

Buckman Announces Price Increases

February 17, 2021

Buckman recently announced global price increases of 8-25% for all product offerings, citing recent increases in the price of raw materials, in addition to rising energy, transportation, labor, and regulatory costs, as contributing factors.

Arkema Launches Start-up Connect Program for Research Collaboration

The Start-up Connect initiative will combine the dynamism of small, agile, and innovative organizations with Arkema’s expertise in specialty materials to develop the innovations of tomorrow.

February 16, 2021

Start-up Connect, a new Arkema program, invites start-ups specializing in advanced materials from around the world to join forces with Arkema to establish a research collaboration and benefit from the group's support and technological experience.

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Palmer Holland Retains Top Position

Continued interest in Palmer Holland’s recent personnel announcements was strong enough last week for the story to stay at the top of the list.

Susan Sutton

February 15, 2021

Who are the movers and shakers at your company? Please send your personnel announcements to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

FEICA Highlights Importance of Reasonable Approach to Extension of Polymer Registration Requirements

Several relevant parameters need to be considered regarding a proposed registration of polymers under REACH, according to FEICA.

February 15, 2021

In a recent position paper, FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, explains the perspective of the adhesives and sealants industry regarding the registration of polymers.

Dow’s Fitterling Elected to 3M Board of Directors

Fitterling became CEO of Dow in July 2018 and was elected chairman in April 2020.

February 15, 2021

3M recently announced that Jim Fitterling, chairman and CEO of Dow, Inc., has been elected to 3M's board of directors.

Ashland Commits to Science Based Targets Initiative and United Nations Global Compact

More than 1,000 businesses are working with the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce their emissions in line with climate science.

February 11, 2021

Ashland is joining the global movement of leading companies and aligning operations with the aim of the Paris Climate Accord to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels.

ASC Announces Call for Entries for Annual Innovation Awards

The awards identify impact chemistries that contribute to downstream industries’ unmet needs and technology advancements.

February 10, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that entries are open for its annual Innovation Awards Program, which is designed to recognize innovation in adhesive and sealant product developments.

DuPont Named 2021 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by Human Rights Campaign Foundation

The company received a score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for the ninth consecutive year.

February 9, 2021

DuPont recently announced that it has been named a 2021 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.

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Readers Drawn to Palmer Holland Personnel Announcement

News from Palmer Holland regarding some personnel changes attracted the most reader attention last week.

Susan Sutton

February 8, 2021

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send your press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Infrared Reflective Colorants: Optimizing Coatings for Cool Surfaces through IR Management

Colorants play a key role in determining the effectiveness of cool-roof coatings.

Jerry Powers

Kip Howard

February 8, 2021

Continual climate change necessitates a movement toward energy savings via coatings. One method of saving energy in hot climates is to minimize the heating of buildings. This can be achieved with the application of a coating on the roof that keeps the rooftop cool while minimizing the conduction of heat and the use of air conditioning. Another way to save energy is through increasing the lifespan of a coating with heat protection. This method represents energy savings in a broader scope, as it reduces energy along the production chain.