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Arkema Obtains Mass Balance ISCC PLUS Certification

Arkema’s Nansha site in China has achieved ISCC PLUS certification. The Mass Balance approach enables Arkema to launch a new range of bio-attributed UV/LED/EB curable resins in Asia. It will also support the development of more sustainable solutions for fast-growing applications in local markets, such as advanced electronics, new energies, green mobility, living comfort, and home efficiency, according to Arkema.

BASF Coatings Opens New Center in China

BASF's Coatings division has inaugurated its new Application and Technical Center in Jiangmen, China. The center is located near the site of BASF Coatings (Guangdong) Co. Ltd (BCG,) which has offered a portfolio of refinish coatings products since 2016.

PPG Expands Malaysian Plant Operations

PPG has expanded plant operations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia to produce non-stick coatings for kitchenware, industrial bakeware, and low friction applications. The non-stick and decorative coatings produced at the plant will offer customers in the kitchen and industrial bakeware industries coatings options that are made without PFAS.

Vibrantz Acquires Micro Abrasives

Vibrantz Technologies has acquired Micro Abrasives Corporation, a manufacturer of calcined alumina. The company’s products are used in the manufacture of liquid abrasives for automotive polish formulations, precision powders, and slurries. Micro Abrasives employs 50 people at its two facilities in Westfield, Mass., and Alexandria, La.

PHMSA Final Rule Harmonizes HMR with International Standards

According to PHMSA, its final amendments are expected to maintain the HMR's high safety standard for the public and the environment. PHMSA also anticipates additional safety benefits to be derived from improved compliance related to consistency amongst domestic and international regulations.

DHS CISA Proposes Rule for Cyber Incident Reporting

On April 4, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a proposed rule on cyber incident reporting. CISA’s proposal includes a reporting framework that would require broad segments of industry to meet reporting requirements following certain cyber incidents, including the 16 Critical Infrastructure Sectors (e.g., Chemical Sector).

Arkema Obtains Mass Balance ISCC PLUS Certification

Arkema’s Nansha site in China has achieved ISCC PLUS certification. The Mass Balance approach enables Arkema to launch a new range of bio-attributed UV/LED/EB curable resins in Asia. It will also support the development of more sustainable solutions for fast-growing applications in local markets, such as advanced electronics, new energies, green mobility, living comfort, and home efficiency, according to Arkema.

BASF Coatings Opens New Center in China

BASF's Coatings division has inaugurated its new Application and Technical Center in Jiangmen, China. The center is located near the site of BASF Coatings (Guangdong) Co. Ltd (BCG,) which has offered a portfolio of refinish coatings products since 2016.

PPG Expands Malaysian Plant Operations

PPG has expanded plant operations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia to produce non-stick coatings for kitchenware, industrial bakeware, and low friction applications. The non-stick and decorative coatings produced at the plant will offer customers in the kitchen and industrial bakeware industries coatings options that are made without PFAS.

Vibrantz Acquires Micro Abrasives

Vibrantz Technologies has acquired Micro Abrasives Corporation, a manufacturer of calcined alumina. The company’s products are used in the manufacture of liquid abrasives for automotive polish formulations, precision powders, and slurries. Micro Abrasives employs 50 people at its two facilities in Westfield, Mass., and Alexandria, La.

ACA Announces Appointment of Mike Johnson as Incoming President and CEO

ACA has announced the appointment of Mike Johnson as president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand, & Gravel Association (NSSGA), will succeed Andy Doyle, who was first appointed as the association’s CEO in March 1988 and whose ACA career spans 45 years.

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