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Lonza Announces Agreement to Manufacture AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Long-Acting Antibody Combination

Lonza announced today that the company has signed an agreement with AstraZeneca to manufacture AZD7442, a combination of two long-acting antibodies (LAABs) for the potential prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

October 30, 2020

Sun Chemical Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

Sun Chemical released its 11th annual Corporate Sustainability Report for the year ending 2019.

October 28, 2020

Pilot Chemical Disinfectant Accepted for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 and More

Pilot Chemical Corp., through its subsidiary Mason Chemical Company, has secured acceptance from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to add a SARS-CoV-2 claim, along with four new antimicrobial claims, to the label of its Maguard® 5626 product.

October 27, 2020

LBB SPECIALTIES ANNOUNCES DOMESTIC REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH ELÉ CORPORATION

LBB Specialties announced that Charkit Chemical Company has signed a domestic territory-based representation agreement with Elé Corporation, based in Chicago, Illinois.

October 27, 2020

Weathering the Economic Storm

With an unprecedented economic shutdown during the first half of 2020, many companies scrambled to adjust their business models and product lines to survive. Polysciences, Inc. and AVATAR shared their approach for overcoming business challenges and leveraging the opportunities that have unfolded throughout the year.

October 15, 2020

Sun Chemical to Showcase Digital Textile Solutions at Innovate Textile & Apparel Virtual Trade Show

During the 2020 Innovate Textile & Apparel virtual trade show, Sun Chemical will show how its expertise in inkjet development combined with the digital textile printing market experience from the recently acquired Sensient Imaging Technologies, will further support existing products and innovations to advance the adoption of digital printing for textiles.

October 12, 2020

SOCMA’s Specialty Insights Highlights Industry’s Adaptability and Agility

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce the release of the third issue of the association’s semi-annual publication. Written and developed specifically for the specialty and fine chemical value chain, this edition, “Charting the Course for 2021,” showcases the journey of the industry during this unprecedented year.

October 8, 2020

SOCMA Urges USITC to Increase Collaboration with Trading Partners to Reduce Trade Barriers

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on the Economic Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Authorities Procedures, 2021 Report.

October 7, 2020

Pilot Chemical Announces Leadership Transition

Pilot Chemical Corp., a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical company, announced today that Pamela Butcher will step down from her CEO role effective January 1, 2021. She will remain on the Pilot Board of Directors and serve as a special advisor to the Chairman.

October 5, 2020

Gelest Shareholders Close Sale to Mitsubishi Chemical | Jonathan Goff Appointed as Gelest Chief Technology Officer

Gelest announced today it has completed the sale of Gelest Intermediate Holdings to Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. (MCA; Head office: New York, the United States; President: Steve Yurich), the U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC; Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Waga). Gelest Intermediate Holdings is the parent of Gelest, Inc. and Bimax, Inc. (Gelest; Head office: Pennsylvania, the United States; Chair: Barry Arkles, CEO: Ken Gayer). The transaction, which was announced on April 30, 2020, has cleared all regulatory approvals.