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ChemDesign Completes Construction of New Technology Center

ChemDesign is pleased to announce the completion of its new technology center. This facility was developed and built by Keller Inc., with construction completed in the fall of 2020. The 25,000 sq. ft. facility houses multiple functional areas and will serve as the centerpiece and communication hub for the company.

November 12, 2020

Lonza Welcomes New Group Chief Executive Officer Pierre-Alain Ruffieux

Pierre-Alain Ruffieux today joins Lonza Group in the role of Chief Executive Officer. Albert Baehny has taken the role of CEO ad interim since November 2019. He will now work with Pierre-Alain to ensure a smooth handover of leadership before returning to his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

November 2, 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.

October 5, 2020