A new paint recycling program that began on April 1, 2021, in the state of Washington allows households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, stain and varnish conveniently and sustainably.

At the annual meeting of the World Coatings Council in March 2021, Tom Bowtell, Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation (BCF), was elected Vice President.

Global chemicals production rose 1.4% in February, continuing the global recovery that started last June, according to data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) recently submitted comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Rule on Fees for the Administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0493.

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) recently echoed the Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC) in urging Congress to ensure short line railroads are fully included in any new investment funding legislation.

National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer recently congratulated Katherine Tai on her confirmation as the new U.S. Trade Representative.

Ultraviolet and electron beam (UV+EB) cured inks have been found to cause few problems in the recycling process, according to a recent study by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA).

National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer recently issued a statement regarding the re-introduction of the Develop Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

According to a press release from the British Coatings Federation (BCF), the lack of availability of key raw materials and packaging as well as significant price increases are causing significant disruption to the coatings and printing ink industries in the UK and across Europe.

National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer recently issued a statement congratulating Michael Regan on his confirmation as the new Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).