Merck, a leading science and technology company, has initiated commercial production of its first GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliant manufacturing line for cell culture media (CCM) in China. This significant €6.6 million investment at its Life Science Center in Nantong,…
BASF’s Coatings division has earned prestigious recognition at this year’s Red Dot Award: Product Design for their innovative automotive color, ZENOMENON. The only automotive paint honored this year, ZENOMENON stood out in the “Materials and Surfaces” category for its groundbreaking…
The glass, plastic, and paper packaging industry is at a pivotal juncture, navigating between traditional benefits like product protection and customization and the urgent need to address environmental concerns such as landfill reduction and resource conservation. Advanced coatings are revolutionizing…
Nearly 7 out of 10 college seniors (68%) admitted feeling no more prepared to handle cleaning tasks now than they did as freshmen, a recent survey by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) revealed. These findings underscore the ongoing need for…
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) announced today that it has secured new contracts totaling $10 million in Saudi Arabia. These contracts, slated for execution and delivery in the upcoming quarter, are integral to major infrastructure projects in Riyadh, Madinah,…
ResearchAndMarkets.com has unveiled its latest offering, the “Global Textiles Smart Coatings Markets 2024-2030” report, providing comprehensive insights into the burgeoning market of smart coatings in textiles and wearables. Predicted to reach nearly $3.9 billion by 2030, this report offers extensive…
CiDRA Holdings LLC, the parent company of CiDRA Minerals Processing Inc., has announced the appointment of Stéphane Leblanc to its Board of Directors. Stéphane brings a wealth of experience and expertise to CiDRA, having retired as Managing Director/CEO at Rio…
American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announced today that Eric G. Wintemute has stepped down as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 12, 2024, as outlined in the Transition Agreement dated July 3, 2024. Mr. Wintemute will continue serving as…
Global chemical company OQ Chemicals is launching OxBalance neopentyl glycol diheptanoate (NPG diheptanoate), a lightweight, biomass-balanced emollient ester designed for use in cosmetics. Certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS standard, OxBalance NPG diheptanoate offers a sustainable…
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a global leader in hydrogen and nitrogen products and the largest producer of ammonia worldwide, has partnered with POET LLC, the largest biofuel producer globally and a leader in sustainable bioproducts. Together, they announced…
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global leader in CRISPR genome editing solutions, has entered into a licensing agreement with SeQure Dx, a company specializing in off-target analysis for gene modification customers. This agreement enhances IDT’s CRISPR portfolio, offering comprehensive solutions…
Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the “Company” or “Westlake”) announced today the appointment of Jean-Marc Gilson as President and Chief Executive Officer. Jean-Marc Gilson, formerly President and CEO of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, will succeed Albert Chao, who will transition to…