Workplace Chemistry

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

CEMEX | April 26, 2022

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that it has successfully tested a process that converts flue gases emitted by the cement kiln into carbon nanomaterials, thereby transforming "bad" carbon into "good" carbon. Due to their unique mechanical, thermal, electrical, and chemical properties, carbon nanomaterials have several potential applications in a wide array of industries, from construction to biomedicine. This technology was born out of Smart Innovation, CEMEX&rs...

ExxonMobil | January 28, 2020

At Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N), CEO Darren Woods’ plan to revive earnings at the largest U.S. oil and gas company is being sidetracked by the two businesses he knows best: chemicals and refining. Another year of poor profit could require Exxon to re-evaluate its bold spending plans or weaken its ability to weather the next oil-price downturn, say oil analysts. Exxon already must borrow or sell assets to help cover shareholder dividends. The world’s biggest publicly traded oil firm after...

Coatings World | March 17, 2020

Specialty chemical distributor Trans Western Chemicals signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Prom USA for the Western U.S., effective Feb. 28, 2020. Headquartered in Foxborough, MA, Prom USA is a sustainable manufacturer of specialty biocides including BIT, CMIT, Bronopol, and DBNPA just to name a few, with applications in a variety of markets including CASE, HI&I, and Personal Care. I am pleased to be working with a distributor as reputable and experienced as Trans Western Chemica...

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

Amcor | April 12, 2022

Amcor a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced it is the first company to purchase certified circular polyethylene material using ExxonMobil's Exxtend™ technology for advanced recycling. Amcor will leverage this new material across its global portfolio, providing customers in healthcare and food industries with more recycled content in a variety of solutions and applications. Increasing the use of advance recycling materials,...