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Chemical Management

Gradient Ventures | February 09, 2022

Gradient Ventures, Google’s early stage AI-focused venture fund, has joined BluePallet’s Series A, oversubscribing the round led by the venture arm of Vinmar International. “Innovation is crucial to the continuing success of any organization and we’re excited about the doors that will be opened through Gradient’s support and resources. ” - Salvatore Cacciatore, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at BluePallet An industrial co...

Chemical Management

Air Products; VPI | July 07, 2022

Air Products the world's largest hydrogen producer, and power generator VPI, are pleased to announce the signing of a joint development agreement to drive forward the "Humber Hydrogen Hub" or "H3", which seeks to develop a flagship 800MW low-carbon hydrogen production facility in Immingham, UK. The majority of hydrogen produced would be used to decarbonize VPI Immingham's existing power production. The agreement was signed by Air Products Chief Operatin...

WHYY | January 29, 2020

Philadelphia and Pennsylvania sued the Environmental Protection Protection Agency Wednesday in a challenge to the agency’s rollback of an Obama-era chemical safety rule related to industrial facilities like the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery complex. The city and state joined 13 other states and the District of Columbia in a federal lawsuit that says the new rules violate the Clean Air Act. Patrick O’Neill, divisional deputy for environmental law for the city, said the EPA wa...

ThomasNet | February 11, 2020

Chemical and materials manufacturer Milliken & Company recently announced it had officially closed on its acquisition of specialty chemicals maker Borchers Group from former parent The Jordan Company. South Carolina-based Milliken, which also makes specialty fabrics, flooring, and medical products, said Borchers’ coating additives and specialty catalyst solutions would bolster its sustainable coating additives platform. Borchers, a company in the Cleveland area, houses a portfol...