In the face of on-going uncertainty in global PVDF (or polyvinylidene difluoride) supply chains, AkzoNobel has launched a campaign to help its partners navigate the changing PVDF landscape.

Specialty chemicals provider Orion Engineered Carbons announced that it will complete its gas black expansion in Germany at plants in Dortmund and Cologne by early 2023.

Bakelite Synthetics has completed its previously announced acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s chemicals business (Georgia-Pacific Chemicals). 

Nippon Paint Automotive Coatings (NPAC) recently announced the appointment of Robert Angart as President and CEO of Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc (NPAA). 

Rasayan Connect, an online B2B marketplace developed by chemical industry and information technology experts, has launched.

PPG recently announced that it has committed to setting near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science through the Science Based Target initiative.

Nouryon has issued its third annual sustainability report highlighting the company’s progress and commitment to a sustainable future. 

With a sold-out exhibit floor and packed technical sessions, the RadTech biennial conference and exhibition met in mid-May in Orlando, Florida. 

LEHVOSS North America has hired Marcelo Herszenhaut as Commercial Manager for its Surface Technology Business Unit. 

The Electrocoat Association recently announced the winners of the 2022 George E.F. Brewer awards and the newly created Lifetime Achievement Award, which were presented at ECOAT22 in Orlando, Florida, on April 20.