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Pilot Chemical Company today announced an exclusive partnership with Kao Corporation to bring a new sustainable surfactant technology, Bio IOS® biobased internal olefin sulfonates, to the North American market. Bio IOS® technology will enable customers to meet sustainability goals without compromising performance in a range of household, industrial and institutional (I&I), personal care (PC), and other applications.
January 28, 2025
Pilot Chemical Company announced today its plan to significantly expand its North American production of high-quality anionic surfactants at its Middletown, Ohio manufacturing site. The expansion will enable the company to more than double the volume of alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) that it supplies to the household, industrial and institutional (I&I) and personal care markets.
January 24, 2025
Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier. Access to all three layers from a single U.S.-based supplier allows garment manufacturers to test the fabrics as a system while ensuring a complete chain of custody for the material — which can minimize delays and get gear into the hands of firefighters faster.
January 17, 2025
The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Murad as director of information technology (IT).
January 9, 2025
Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier. Access to all three layers from a single U.S.-based supplier allows garment manufacturers to test the fabrics as a system while ensuring a complete chain of custody for the material — which can minimize delays and get gear into the hands of firefighters faster.
December 24, 2024
CJB Companies announces the appointment of Mitchell Tatar to Director of Innovation and Sims Turner to Vice President of Sales and Business Development along with several other supporting promotions.
December 16, 2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Microsoft Corp., a leading global technology company, are proud to announce an expanded strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionizing industrial transformation.
December 6, 2024
The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce the appointments of two new directors, Ty Dawson, Ph.D., and Meghan Patel.
December 2, 2024
North Cedar Crest Redevelopment LLC (NCCR), an affiliate of International Process Plants and Equipment Corp. (IPP), a global leader in industrial asset and brownfield site repurposing, is pleased to announce the acquisition of GEO Specialty Chemicals’ resin and coatings manufacturing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. GEO Specialty Chemicals is a division of CPS Performance Materials.
November 22, 2024
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) proudly announces the addition of seven new members in Q4 2024, further strengthening its diverse membership base.
November 5, 2024