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Dow has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index® and is recognized as one of the “2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” This is the eighth consecutive year Dow has received this recognition. The index is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 scope companies to measure disability workplace inclusion inside their organizations and assess performance across industry sectors. Now in its tenth year, the Dis

Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC, the general partner of Westlake Chemical Partners LP today announced that Jean-Marc Gilson, who most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, has been appointed to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer and to the Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC Jean-Marc Gilson succeeds Albert Chao who will transition to become Executive Chairman of the Board and James Chao, the curren

CF Industries Holdings, Inc a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products and the world’s largest producer of ammonia, and POET LLC, the world’s largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts, today announced a collaboration to pilot the use of low-carbon ammonia fertilizer to reduce the carbon intensity of corn production and ethanol. Demand for ethanol with a lower carbon intensity is expected to increase significantly to meet low-ca

This year, a particularly large number of plastics converters took part in the annual polymer producers’ assessment sponsored by the Polymers for Europe Alliance. All polymers users in Europe had until mid-May to vote and rate their polymer suppliers' performance during the past 12 months. Following this year's key criteria delivery reliability, circularity, quality, communication, innovation and commitment to the European Market, Westlake Vinnolit won the PVC category with 92%

Cabot Corporation announced today that Thierry Vanlancker has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective July 12, 2024. He was also appointed a member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, effective July 12, 2024. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Vanlancker was Chief Executive Officer and a Director of AkzoNobel NV, a multinational paints and coatings company, from 2017 to 2022. Prior to joining AkzoNobel, Mr. Vanlancker was President of Fluoroproducts and the EMEA region at Th

Rajoo Engineers hosted an exclusive, invite-only event on the 4th and 5th of July, 2024, bringing together the processors, innovators & leaders of the flexible packaging industry. This prestigious event was held in Rajkot, India and featured a blend of cultural and industry-focused activities, catering to a global audience. The event began with a heartfelt welcome address, setting the tone for an evening of networking and collaboration. Guests experienced a cultural performance,

SGS is pleased to announce that it will offer the EN15343 plastic recycling traceability and assessment of conformity and recycled content product certification scheme across India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, following accreditation from ENAC, granted to SGS in Spain. This accreditation, for UNE-EN-15343 certification, is a crucial step towards sustainability and regulatory compliance in Spain. This certification, required under Spain Law 7/2022 on Excise Tax on Non-Reusable Plastic Packaging,

Kraton Corporation, a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, is proud to announce the successful completion of its global bond issuance, raising USD 1 billion with the backing of KDB’s  credit guarantee. This strategic financial move underscores the strength of Kraton’s market position and its innovative partnership with parent company DL Chemicals, which is focused on leveraging o

Solenis, a leading producer of specialty chemicals, marked its 10th anniversary by launching a new brand identity. Updated brand elements reflect the company’s continued growth and vision while establishing a cohesive look for its growing global portfolio, which includes Diversey, a leading brand for hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning products and technology. “This bold new look heralds the next era in our progression,” said John Panichella, CEO. “Jus

Tru Earth, a B Corp certified, multi-national household cleaning products organization focused on eliminating single-use plastic in the home, today announced a collaboration with CleanHub. The partnership will enable Tru Earth to dedicate a portion of its laundry eco-strip® sales to recover an additional 33,000 pounds of plastic waste throughout the month of July. Like Tru Earth, CleanHub envisions a world free of plastic pollution. To achieve this, they focus on preventing plas

The U.S. Plastics Pact is excited to announce the appointment of Jonathan Quinn as the new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. This strategic leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the U.S. Plastics Pact as it continues its mission to transform the way plastic packaging is designed, used, and reused, creating a path towards a circular economy in the United States. Emily Tipaldo, who has served as the U.S. Pact's first Executive Director, will remain temporar

DuPont today announced that its Tyvek® production facility at the Spruance manufacturing plant in Richmond received certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification The Spruance facility is the second DuPont site to achieve ISCC certification, following the Luxembourg manufacturing plant in November 2023. This achievement demonstrates DuPont’s commitment to advance its sustainability goals and build capabilities to offer Tyvek® products made with sust