Raw Materials and Chemicals - Articles - Page 260

Kummeth Joins NuSil Board of Directors

February 15, 2016

NuSil Technology LLC has recently announced the appointment of Charles Kummeth to its board of directors.

FEICA Issues Call for Papers

February 12, 2016

FEICA recently announced a call for papers for its 2016 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference and EXPO.

BASF Signs Nexeo Solutions as Distributor

February 10, 2016

BASF recently announced it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Nexeo Solutions.

Scott Named Pilot Chemical President

February 9, 2016

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Michael Scott has been named president.

Specialty Chemicals Market Expected to Reach $233.5 Billion, Globally

February 9, 2016

A recent report projects that the worldwide specialty chemicals market is expected to generate $233.5 billion by 2020.

ASC Announces University Tour Program

February 5, 2016

The program is reportedly designed to showcase the industry to prospective employees at leading universities and colleges that have a focus on adhesives and sealants within their curriculum.

Croda Expands Renewable Manufacturing

February 5, 2016

Croda International Plc recently announced it has built steel work to house the main process reactor at its Atlas Point manufacturing site in New Castle, Del.

Dow Announces 20% Acrylate Capacity Reduction

February 4, 2016

Dow Performance Monomers, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., recently announced it will shut down of 20% of acrylate capacity.

J.M. Huber Acquires Martinswerk Business

Reportedly Huber’s largest acquisition in over 10 years, the transaction includes Martinswerk’s manufacturing facility in Bergheim, Germany, and more than 470 employees.

February 2, 2016

J.M. Huber Corp. recently announced that, through its Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) division, it has acquired the Martinswerk business of Albemarle Corp.

Four Ways to Improve Communication at Work

It is possible to build better workplace relationships by communicating clearly and confidently.

Vivian Ciampi

February 1, 2016

Throughout my more than two-decade tenure as an executive coach and vice president in corporate America, I have seen millions of dollars senselessly lost due to ineffective communication.