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CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

Braskem | February 24, 2022

Braskem S.A. the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, announced the expansion of its circular polymer portfolio to include two new polypropylene (PP) grades with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Braskem's new PCR polypropylene grades can be used in a wide range of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food contact applications where PP is used today, including consumer ...

WHNT | February 13, 2020

After years of chemical contamination concerns in North Alabama, 3M appears to be changing its approach on the cleanup of its chemicals. PFAS chemicals — produced at 3M’s Decatur plant for decades — have been found at high levels in the Tennessee River and in the ground in Morgan and Lawrence counties. The company is currently dealing with a slew of legal issues related to PFAS chemical contamination. One of those legal battles in Decatur is led by David Whiteside. Whiteside is...

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Energy Services of America Corporation | May 09, 2022

Energy Services of America Corporation has completed the previously announced purchase of Tri-State Paving & Sealcoating, LLC a West Virginia corporation located in Hurricane, West Virginia. As previously noted, Energy Services paid $7.5 million in cash, acquired a $1.0 million Promissory Note, and issued $1.0 million in Energy Services Common Stock to acquire Tri-State Paving. "This is the special type of business combination where ev...

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PPG | July 19, 2021

PPG CORAFLON Platinum fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer powder coatings for architectural extrusions and sheet aluminum were introduced today. Compared to standard FEVE powder coatings, the innovative coatings technique provides higher transfer efficiency rates of more than 20% and better corrosion resistance. PPG Coraflon Platinum powder coatings are available in various colors and glosses, including micas and metallic finishes, for metal building components and arc...