Wacker Chemie AG officially started up its new pilot reactor for vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer (VAE) dispersions at its Nanjing site (Jiangsu province) in China.
Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies (APMT) announced it has achieved automatic control of polymer molecular weight during synthesis utilizing new capabilities integrated with APMT’s ACOMP product, which monitors polymer properties during polymerization reactions.
OMNOVA Solutions Inc. announced that it is moving forward with its CEO succession process, and Kevin M. McMullen is stepping down as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and as a member of the board of directors, effective December 1, 2016, to pursue other interests.
H.M. Royal Inc., a chemical distribution and sales development company, is growing its team to expand customer support and quality control as product demand grows.
Jennifer S. Granados, Ph.D., has joined Orion Engineered Carbons as Marketing Manager, Coatings, Printing Systems and Specialty Applications, Americas Region.