By using liquid salts during formation instead of harsh chemicals, fibers that conduct electricity can be strengthened, according to a patent issued to a team of researchers at The University of Alabama.

Argex Titanium Inc., an emerging producer of high-grade titanium dioxide (TiO₂) used in paint, plastic, paper, cosmetics and other applications, has won the ICIS 2014 Award for Best Innovation by Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) in recognition of its novel method of producing TiO₂ pigment.

Q-Lab Corp. announced that its laboratories in Homestead, FL, and Saarbrücken, Germany, now offer contract testing services for automotive corrosion tests requiring relative humidity control.

Three of Capricorn Venture Partners' clean-tech companies were recognized in the Global Cleantech 100 list. The three companies were among a number of biobased products organizations, demonstrating the power of innovation in the renewable chemical sector.

Michelman celebrated the grand opening of its new Advanced Materials Collaboration Center (AMCC) on October 2, 2014, at the company’s global headquarters in Cincinnati.

Daylight fluorescent pigment manufacturer Brilliant Group Inc. announced the opening of its new 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Richmond, CA.

Clariant has inaugurated its first Regional Innovation Center in India (RIC India).

Sika has promoted Jonathan Hatch to EHS Engineer for the company’s Grandview operations.

Maroon Group, Avon, OH, has appointed Brian Wilson to be the company’s Chief Financial Officer.

BASF announced the appointment of two new Senior Vice Presidents to oversee the company’s Dispersions & Pigments business in North America and the BASF Coatings business in North America.