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EASTMAN: Cellulose Esters for Food Contact Applications

Eastman’s new cellulose esters reportedly meet requirements for use in certain food contact applications under regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR), European Commission (Regulation 10/2011), and the Swiss Ordinance on Materials & Articles in Contact with Food (SR 817.023.21).

October 24, 2019

Eastman recently announced the launch of a new portfolio of 13 cellulose esters for use in food contact applications such as inks, adhesives, tapes and labels, and internal can and other coatings.

Luijkx Joins IGM Resins as Global Procurement Director

Based in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, Stan Luijkx will lead IGM Resins’ global procurement organization and processes.

October 24, 2019

IGM Resins recently announced that it has appointed Stan Luijkx global Procurement director to support focused growth and to ensure supply security for the global businesses.

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Ashland’s CEO Appointment is Top News

The election of Guillermo Novo to succeed William Wulfsohn at Ashland drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

October 21, 2019

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Sun Chemical to Present High-Performance Pigments for Architectural Coatings at Western Coatings Show

Nilanjan Chakrabarti’s presentation at 2:50 p.m. on October 21 will cover general inquiries about the color space, classes of pigments, particle characteristics, and overall improvements made by Sun Chemical.

October 21, 2019

During the 2019 Western Coatings Show, which is being held October 20-23 in Las Vegas, Nev., Nilanjan Chakrabarti, Ph.D., will present Sun Chemical’s organic quinacridone red and phthalocyanine blue pigments for architectural coatings.

Nouryon to Expand Ethylene Amines Capacity with New Facility in Sweden

Nouryon reports that it has successfully produced the first ethylene amines products in the demonstration plant, confirming the new technology on an industrially relevant scale and marking the next step toward full commercialization.

October 18, 2019

Nouryon recently announced that it has inaugurated a demonstration plant in Stenungsund, Sweden, to showcase what it calls a more sustainable technology platform to produce ethylene amines and their derivatives.

IGM Resins Outlines Growth Strategy for Energy Curing Resins Business

According to IGM, organization growth will comprise commercial and technical product management, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships.

October 17, 2019

IGM Resins reports that it is increasing its focus on growing its Energy Curing Resins business.

Adhesion Society Extends Abstract Deadline for Annual Meeting

The Adhesion Society’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be held February 23-26 in Charleston, S.C.

October 17, 2019

The abstract deadline for the Adhesion Society’s 2020 Annual Meeting has been extended to October 18.

Papasso Joins Maroon Group as Vice President of Principal Management

While assuming responsibility for the management of numerous Maroon Group key principal supplier relationships, Thomas Papasso will be working with the company’s sales and service teams.

October 15, 2019

Maroon Group recently announced the addition of Thomas Papasso in the role of vice president, Principal Management-CASE.

Shurtape distribution center groundbreaking

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New Shurtape Distribution Center Draws Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in news from Shurtape regarding a new distribution facility in North Carolina.

Susan Sutton

October 14, 2019

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BYK Announces Management Change as Glander Steps Down

Christoph Schlünken, Ph.D., a member of the management board, is temporarily taking over the divisional management of BYK and all related functions with immediate effect until a successor for the position is found.

October 14, 2019

Stephan Glander, Ph.D., president of ALTANA’s BYK division, is leaving the company by mutual agreement in order to take up new challenges outside the ALTANA Group.