In her new role, Murthy will be responsible for leading the digital strategy and commercial excellence programs for the specialty chemical distributor.
The new distribution relationship expands Univar Solutions' specialty portfolio for customers in the region who are manufacturing building and construction products.
Coatings additives supplier BYK has completed the expansion of its Shanghai integrated site, its second production facility in China following BYK Tongling. The site is designed for an annual capacity of 4,750 tons.
Evonik is integrating its alkoxides business into the catalysts business line. The extensive portfolio of heterogeneous catalysts is thus now complemented by homogeneous catalysts.
Specialty chemicals provider The Lubrizol Corp. announced the appointment of a new Lubrizol executive leadership team. The members will continue to support the organization’s employees and customers, and the advancement of breakthrough chemistry.
NACD worked closely with Congress on revisions to TSCA. The association also supported the passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, and remains engaged on its implementation. However, NACD says it has serious concerns about the impact of continued astronomical fee hikes.