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Synalloy Corporation Announces Rebrand to Ascent Industries Co.

Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq: SYNL) (“Synalloy” or the “Company”), an industrials company focused on the production and distribution of industrial tubular products and specialty chemicals, is announcing a corporate rebrand from Synalloy Corporation to Ascent Industries Co. (“Ascent”) effective August 10, 2022.

August 11, 2022

Archroma to acquire the Textile Effects Business of Huntsman Corporation

Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions and a portfolio company of U.S.-based private investment firm SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Textile Effects business (“Textile Effects”) from Huntsman Corporation.

August 9, 2022

American Chemical Solutions Welcomes Todd Monette as Vice President of Operations

American Chemical Solutions (ACS), a leading global custom chemical toll manufacturer, today announced that Todd Monette will join the organization as Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Mr. Monette will support the organization’s mission to be a leader in the toll manufacturing business, supporting customers with diverse needs.

July 28, 2022

POWER Breaks Ground on Future Location

Along with Boise-based BVA Development and ESI Construction, representatives from POWER Engineers, Inc. broke ground on the company’s new Meridian, Idaho office on Friday.

July 18, 2022

BAYPORT’S PARTNERSHIP WITH CLEAR CREEK SCHOOLS HELPS SHAPE THE NEXT GEN OF STEM IN HOUSTON

With over 45 schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District, there’s a lot of potential future engineers and scientists coming through the ranks every year. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for most of these students or their teachers to think these are the only two paths our industry has to offer. Lucky for them, Monument’s partnership with Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) and Clear Creek ISD (CCISD) is on a mission to change that — and a whole lot more.

July 14, 2022

Milliken Prepares to Launch Major Clarifier Plant

Milliken & Company will begin production at its new clarifier plant soon in Blacksburg, S.C. This significant additional capacity will address strong worldwide demand for clarified plastic products. The company, a global manufacturer with plastic additives and colorants expertise, says this new, world-class facility will increase production capacity of its market-leading Millad® NX® 8000 polypropylene clarifier by more than 50 percent.

July 14, 2022



SOCMA Welcomes Eight New Members in First Half of 2022

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is proud to announce eight companies have joined its membership in the first half of 2022 – Infor, KPMG, MarketChemica, Powder Processing & Technology, Process Industries Consultants, Siege Engineering, TIMAB USA and Toll Solutions. The addition of these new companies brings the total membership to 140.

July 6, 2022