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Transforming the World through Technology

Experts believe these three technologies will have great potential in the next five years.

February 1, 2016

The Internet of Everything, cloud computing/big data and 3D printing are three of the technologies most likely to transform the world during the next five years, according to IHS Technology.

Regulatory Review

The TSCA Miracle of 2015

Passage of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is almost a reality.

Mark Collatz

February 1, 2016

Anyone who has read even a few of my previous columns knows I have a cynical streak. I could blame it on my 30 years spent in Washington, D.C., but I suspect I’ve always been a “glass half empty” sort of guy. However, I have now seen that miracles can happen and I have to believe what took place in the Senate with the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) reform bill just before year’s end qualifies.

Van Meirvenne to Head LANXESS Advanced Industrial Intermediates Business Unit

January 28, 2016

LANXESS recently announced that Dirk Van Meirvenne will take charge of its Advanced Industrial Intermediates business unit.

PPG Fourth Quarter 2015 Sales Rise 7%

January 26, 2016

PPG Industries recently reported fourth quarter 2015 net sales from continuing operations of $3.7 billion.

Maroon Group Acquires CNX Distribution

January 22, 2016

Maroon Group LLC recently announced it has acquired CNX Distribution, a specialty chemicals distributor based in Hurst, Texas.

UV-Cured Resins Market Ripe for Modest Growth as More Applications Emerge

January 20, 2016

The future outlook for ultraviolet (UV)-cured resins depends upon numerous factors.

TBF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY: Solvent

January 14, 2016

This company announced that BerdeSol™, it’s latest volatile organic content (VOC)-compliant alternative, is now commercially available.

Paroli Joins ASTM Board of Directors

January 6, 2016

ASTM recently announced that Ralph M. Paroli, Ph.D., of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in Ottawa, Ontario, has begun his term as 2016 chairman of the association’s international board of directors.

Tulane University Polymer Spinoff Company Releases Products

January 5, 2016

Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies Inc. (APMT), a spin-off company from Tulane University, recently announced it has released two products for polymer and biotechnology applications.

Editor's Memo: Happy New Year!

The beginning of a new year has long been time to reflect on the past year and make plans for a fresh start.

January 4, 2016

The beginning of a new year has long been time to reflect on the past year and make plans for a fresh start. For me, that fresh start came a bit early, as my computer’s hard drive decided to fail during the production of this issue.