AkzoNobel has been a recommended supplier of vehicle refinish products and services to BYD in China since 2017. The new deal means that agreement will continue, while extending the partnership to serve BYD’s body shops and approved repairer networks worldwide.
Orion Engineered Carbons announced it has become the first to achieve International Sustainability and Carbon Certifications (ISCC Plus) for multiple carbon black grades made from different feedstocks at plants in two regions of the world.
Urban Sight, along with partners, ADM and Tnemec Company, Inc., announced the completion of the Glass City River Wall (GCRW), making it the largest mural in the United States and a stunning and welcoming visual to the gateway of Toledo, Ohio.
Coval Technologies recently produced its first batch of nanotechnology coatings in its new Singapore production facility. The first batch of finished product totaled 2,300 liters.
Henkel was recognized with an award from the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment for demonstrating outstanding innovation in an advanced manufacturing process leading to significant environmental and economic impact.
Federico Menta, PPG global technical director, Automotive Customer Development, and a group of PPG researchers carried out experiments to demonstrate the properties of PPG’s automotive and heat-reflecting coatings at the museum’s interactive chemistry laboratory, an educational resource developed in partnership with PPG.
A municipal water tank in Bossier City, Louisiana, is this year’s winner. The water tank was selected by a panel of water tank enthusiasts based on artistic value, the significance of the tank to the community, and the challenges encountered during the project.
The new methyl methacrylate (MMA) plant will be constructed in Bay City, Texas. OQ Chemicals will supply the new plant with key raw materials, and provide site services and utilities to Röhm.