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KIRCO | May 17, 2022

KIRCO announced the development and construction completion of Wacker Chemical Corporation's new Innovation Center and Regional Headquarters in Ann Arbor. WACKER – a pioneer and global leader in chemical R&D and manufacturing – held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening last week, which was attended by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with several other state, county and township officials. Covering 18 acres at 4950 S. State Rd., the technology c...

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

The Euclid Chemical Company | February 17, 2022

Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, announced the launch of three new concrete admixtures at this year's World of Concrete—the concrete industry's largest event for building professionals. EUCOSHIELD™ An integral finishing admixture, EUCOSHIELD is a ready-to-use liquid admixture designed to be used as an integral finishing aid that prevents rapid moisture loss from the concrete surface b...

EPA | January 13, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement agreement with the Torrance Refining Company, LLC over chemical safety and risk management violations. The refinery has corrected the violations, will pay $125,000 in penalties and will spend $219,000 to enhance chemical safety features at the refinery. “It is critical for the refinery to maintain an up-to-date and accurate Risk Management Plan,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Mike St...

CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

ULTIMAKER | July 21, 2021

Braskem, the Americas' largest polyolefins producer and the world's leading producer of biopolymers, announced that their carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament for 3D printing and additive manufacturing is now available in the Ultimaker Marketplace. Braskem Polypropylene 3D Printing Filament Reinforced with Carbon Fiber - Main Characteristics: • 100% recycled carbon fiber content • High stiffness and strength - 6 times stron...