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Evonik has begun construction of a new production plant for alkoxides in Southeast Asia. The mid double- digit million-euro investment will enhance supply security for customers in the region and further strengthen the company’s global alkoxides business.

Cabot Corporation announced that 18 of its carbon black manufacturing sites have been recognized by the International Carbon Black Association’s (ICBA) Safety Performance Recognition Program. Across the company’s global network, 16 of its carbon black facilities received the gold award and two received the bronze award for their outstanding safety performance in 2022. A total of 24 ICBA member manufacturing facilities were recognized for above average safety performance, with Cabot receiving 75% of all industry facility awards.

Clariant announced it has completed the divestment of its global Quats business to Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd., a 50/50 joint venture owned by Clariant and Wilmar, Asia’s leading agricultural business and oleochemicals business globally. The transaction was signed on August 31st, 2022, and the sale of the business includes certain assets in Germany, Indonesia, and Brazil.

Brenntag announced a supplier agreement with SE Tylose to distribute their Cellulose Ethers in Canada for the Material Science markets, effective immediately.

Continental’s Gravity Range was officially launched in April 2022, following three year’s development by Continental’s category-leading R&D team and testing by athletes including those at Pivot Factory Racing team. A wide-ranging tire portfolio engineered from the ground up to meet every rider’s demands, the Gravity Range was designed to instil maximum confidence on all trails and in any conditions.

Dr. Helmut Winterling (52), Senior Vice President Digitalization, Automation and Innovation Management at BASF, will, as President, assume responsibility for the Division Group Research, Ludwigshafen, effective July 1, 2023.

Ashland is introducing Polyplasdone™ Plus, a co-processed multifunctional direct compression super-disintegrant containing a glidant and lubricant. Saving time and simplifying development, the multifunctional disintegrant offers superior powder flow and lubrication during pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Pageau will be presented with the SPE Automotive Div. Lifetime Achievement award at the 52nd annual SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Gala at Burton Manor in Livonia, Michigan, on Nov. 8, 2023

– SECO/WARWICK, a manufacturer of industrial furnaces for metal heat treatment, proves that heavy industry can be green. The SECO/WARWICK Group is the Winner of the Social Responsibility Program Leaders and the Emblem in the category of ECO Company 2023, once again proving that care for the natural environment is in its DNA.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) has recognize outstanding individuals and businesses for their dedication and commitment to excellence in the tire and rubber industry including end-of-life (ELT) tire management and other businesses focused on sustainability.