Henkel Adhesive Technologies announced the winner of its “Seal the Cycle” initiative is a company that creates value from plastic waste by converting it into an eco-aggregate that improves concrete.

Paint and coatings manufacturer Teknos Group has decided to implement a controlled exit from the Russian market and is considering different scenarios.

LyondellBasell has entered into a multi-year agreement with Citrine Informatics to utilize the Citrine Platform for Materials Informatics and artificial intelligence (AI)-guided product development.

Chemical company Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL) recently completed its acquisition of Brazil-based Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio.

Archroma is collaborating with the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) and its Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (CARS) department, aiming to further the education of its students in the area of color management expertise. 

Specialty chemicals company Perstorp announced plans to add extra capacity of around 70,000 tonnes/yr. for production of carboxylic acids. 

Less than 24 hours after winning Paint the Future awards, three startups have already signed their letters of intent to continue working together on sustainable business opportunities with AkzoNobel. 

At the 2022 American Coatings Show, specialty chemicals distributor IMCD US, part of IMCD Group, announced an inaugural scholarship available for university students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year.

OQ Chemicals introduced a company-wide sustainability program during the AFPM International Petrochemical Conference in San Antonio, Texas, in March.

The Sherwin-Williams Co. announced it has completed its acquisition of the European industrial coatings business of Sika AG.