The joint venture between Evonik and the Chinese company Wynca, Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material Co. Ltd., is starting operations at its new fumed silica plant at the Zhenjiang New Material Industry Park in Jiangsu Province, China.
Jurgen Van Holen, UV cure expert, has received the Open Innovation award from Hexion’s epoxy business after submitting the winning proposal as part of Hexion’s “Create the Future with Lower Yellowing, Renewable Resins and Raw Materials” innovation challenge.
Specialty chemicals supplier RBP Chemical Technology Inc. recently announced it is adding to its leadership team with the appointment of an Executive Vice President.
PPG recently announced an agreement with Constellation, an energy and energy solutions provider, in which PPG will power its Carrollton, Texas, paint manufacturing facility with clean, renewable energy from the 200 MW Big Star Solar Project, currently under development in Bastrop County, Texas.
Richard Baker Harrison Ltd (RBH), a supplier of specialty functional materials, additives and chemicals to the polymer and related industries, recently announced the acquisition of privately owned Geniechem Ltd & Geniechem (Europe) Ltd.
RPM International Inc. recently announced that as a result of the May 31, 2021, successful completion of its MAP to Growth operating improvement program, the decision was made to eliminate the Chief Restructuring Officer position, which was held by Michael H. Sullivan.
On Tuesday morning, Beverly (Bev) Spears will receive the 2021 Samson-Adler Award. Beverly began her career in the coatings industry in 1986 as a Purchasing Manager for Preservative Paint in Seattle, WA. After many different positions over the years with companies like Priestly Oil & Chemical (Now Tarr LLC), Synergistic Performance Corporation, Seggott Inc., Cordano Chemical Company and Dorsett & Jackson, she retired in 2020. Bev has served the industry in many capacities and has won several awards.