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The patent is for “systems and methods for dry powder coating layers of an electrochemical cell,” and is a step forward in the company’s mission to provide affordable and effective energy storage solutions, including the domestic manufacturing of all solid-state battery cells.

The specialty chemicals group Altana has acquired a stake in the tech startup Saralon. The company specializes in the development of inks for printing electronics. In addition, it offers pre-fabricated electronic components that enable printers to quickly build capacities for printing electronics.

I-Tech’s technology, Selektope, and LANXESS’ technologies, SEA-NINE™ 211N and SEA-NINE ULTRA, belong to a set of active agents that are approved by regulatory bodies for ship repair and ship building markets. This joint R&D work undertaken by I-Tech and LANXESS represents the first time that these solutions have been used as co-biocides in marine anti-fouling coating formulations.

Covestro received the highest possible grade A in four out of 10 categories. Covestro's overall score makes it one of 24% of companies in the chemical industry peer group that received such a rating, and rates it higher than the average for this group, which is B-.

Vibrantz says it releases a global color of the year each winter as part of its ongoing work to promote and meet future customer demand by identifying and staying ahead of market trends, and encouraging broader and varied use of color in paints, coatings, and thermoset plastics markets.

Based on data reported through CDP’s 2022 Climate Change questionnaire, Hempel is recognized for addressing the environmental impacts of its business and ensuring good environmental management. Hempel says it is prepared to respond to the increasing demand for environmental transparency from financial institutions, customers, and policymakers.

Shertok will support ChemQuest’s Manufacturing Excellence and M&A Advisory Services pillars. Rodrigues will explore business development opportunities in Brazil. She will also serve as a client resource for ChemQuest’s Business Strategy & Transformation, Technology Development, and M&A Advisory Services pillars.

Munoz will be transitioning into a business manager role for the CASE vertical. With Munoz’s move to business manager, Burrows will fill the regional sales manager – CASE role in the Southwestern/Western territory.

Following an in-depth assessment by EcoVadis, Archroma further improved its score by four points (from 78/100 to 82/100). The company says the improvement is due to its ongoing efforts in sustainable procurement, focusing on supply chain transparency and best practice sharing with suppliers and industry peers.

PPG will continue to be the official paint of the NHL in the United States and Canada, and will participate as a sponsor of the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic^® featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins versus the Boston Bruins. The PPG partnership will be visible in various ways, such as on-site activation, branded dasher boards, and in-stadium signage.