Get to Know ACA’s New President & CEO Mike Johnson
Michael (Mike) W. Johnson joined ACA as president and CEO on Nov. 1. He has deep roots in the association and advocacy world. Learn more about Mike, his background, and his goals for ACA. Read More…
Evonik and BASF Announce Agreement
Evonik and BASF announced an agreement for the first delivery of BASF’s ammonia BMBcertTM grade. Both companies are broadening their product portfolios to introduce ammonia-based products that utilize a biomass balance approach. Read More…
Beckers Opens Coil Coating Sustainable Innovation Center
Beckers Group has opened FutureLab in Liverpool, UK, and says it aims to function as a hub for creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge research, while contributing to society by promoting education and local job opportunities. Read More…
Graco Acquires Italy-based Corob
Minneapolis-based Graco Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Corob S.p.A. (“Corob”) for €230 million, subject to customary adjustments, with up to €30 million in additional contingent consideration. The transaction is expected to close in Graco’s fiscal fourth quarter pending customary closing conditions. Corob reported revenue of €110 million in 2023. Read More…
Brenntag Opens Solar Park in Latin America
Brenntag opened its largest solar park in Latin America at its site in Querétaro, Mexico and reports that it is one of the 10 largest globally, generating a total of 393 MWh/a with 441 solar panels that produce 565 watts per panel. Read More…
Henkel Reaches Milestone in Kenya
Henkel says its manufacturing site in Nairobi, Kenya, is now fully powered by 100% renewable electricity. Henkel Kenya is one of eight manufacturing sites of the company’s Adhesive Technologies business unit in the Middle East and Africa that have transitioned to renewable electricity sources. Read More…