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Dow Automotive Systems recently announced it has organized a free webinar, “Mass Reduction for Mass Production,” scheduled to take place on October 10.

Rhein Chemie Corp. recently announced that Christopher Mitchell has been named president and general manager.

KH Neochem Americas Inc. recently announced it has appointed Takeshi Matsui to the position of executive vice president.

This new binder is an APEO and ammonia-free short oil alkyd emulsion designed for use in a variety of coatings in which performance similar to solvent-based alkyds is desired.

Paint demand driven by the recent housing recovery in the U.S. had led to increased TiO2 demand, but with the housing crash TiO2 demand bottomed.

INEOS Oligomers recently announced it has selected Palmer Holland as its new U.S. distributor for Indopol® polybutenes (PIB).

This company has announced the commercial availability of Inherent C18 Diacid, a mid-chain length, bio-based diacid.

Huntsman Corp. recently announced it has entered an agreement to acquire the Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) businesses of Rockwood Holdings Inc.

This company offers the Valikat range of novel catalysts for polyurethane sealants and adhesives, which can reportedly serve as a substitute for mercury and tin catalysts while keeping equivalent performance and cure profile.

Celanese recently unveiled its International Impact Program, an employee volunteer program of the Celanese Foundation intended to help organizations and people around the world address economic, social, and environmental challenges.