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TotalEnergies Corbion, producers of Luminy® PLA, has joined the United Nations Global Compact initiative, committing to ten principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. The UN Global Compact aims to align businesses with sustainability principles and accelerate the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). This voluntary initiative relies on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles.

Chase Corporation announced the successful completion of its acquisition by affiliates of KKR, a leading global investment firm, for $127.50 per share. As a result of the completion of the transaction, Chase common stock has ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the NYSE American.

Albemarle Corporation announced that Cynthia Lima has been promoted to senior vice president, chief external affairs and communications officer.

“We operate in an increasingly interconnected world, where our ability to engage with key stakeholders and the communities where we live and work is critical to our success,” said Albemarle CEO Kent Masters. “Cynthia’s leadership in navigating complex global issues across our footprint is evident today and will be increasingly valued as Albemarle continues to grow.”

Milliken & Company received a gold rating on its 2023 EcoVadis assessment. EcoVadis provides trusted business sustainability ratings for more than 100,000 organizations representing more than 200 industries. Milliken’s 2023 EcoVadis score, assessed across its specialty chemical, textile, floor covering, and healthcare operations, places the company in the top 2% of organizations rated.

HEXPOL has acquired 100% of the shares in the American TPE Compounder Star Thermoplastic Alloys and Rubbers, Inc. (“Star Thermoplastics”) from Thomas A. Dieschbourg. Through the acquisition, HEXPOL establishes presence on the growing American TPE market. Thomas A. Dieschbourg founded the company in 1993 and has developed the company into a technically advanced TPE company. Thomas A. Dieschbourg will remain as the President of the company.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced grants totaling over $2.25 million for rubber recycling efforts in the state of Tennessee from the states’ Tire Environmental Act Program

TI Fluid Systems completed the acquisition of Cascade Engineering Europe (CEE), a Hungarian-based leader in the design and manufacturing of thermal fluid connectors and other complex plastic injection molded components for the automotive industry.

Loctite SI 5972FC is a one-part RTV silicone form-in-place-gasket (FIPG) solution that accelerates the process of electronic module sealing. With adhesion to a range of metal and plastic surfaces, the highly dispensable liquid silicone material has been specifically designed to pass OEM’s leak or blow-out pressure tests immediately after assembly – minimizing the need for time- and space-intensive staging. With its tin-free catalyst system, Loctite SI 5972FC also provides a REACH-compliant solution for safer, more sustainable manufacturing.

reene Tweed highlights the availability of Xycomp® DLF™ high-performance thermoplastic composite aerospace brackets, which can endure the substantial demands of aerospace environments while offering significant weight savings over metallic parts. Greene Tweed aerospace production components have been flying since 2011 and at 35 to 60 percent lighter than competitive metallic components, the brackets are an excellent replacement for metal materials.

Pirelli inaugurated the first research and development center of the Italian group in Silao, Mexico, just over a year after the announcement of its creation. As a result of an investment of $15 million over a period of two years, as outlined in Pirelli’s 2021-2022|2025 Business Plan, the new advanced technology and digitalization pole for tire production has an area of more than 6,000 square meters, in addition to the previous 200,000 square meters of the Mexican plant, according to Pirelli.