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AMPP Announces 2025 Annual Service and Technical Awards

Photo courtesy of AMPP.

AkzoNobel Plays Key Role in Improving China’s Water Supply System

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BYK Appoints New Global Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Michael Schmidt. Photo courtesy of BYK.

BASF, Research Partners Collaborate to Optimize Plastics Recycling

BASF and research partners study how the mechanical recycling of plastics can be improved by integrating such methods directly in the process. Photo courtesy of BASF.

Borchers Appoints Brenntag as U.S. Distributor of Coating Additives

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Webcast: How AI Can Assist with Coating Reformulations

Graphic via Citrine Informatics.

Best Practices Released for Corrosion Under Insulation Monitoring

Graphic obtained via CorrosionRADAR.

U.S. Department of Labor Revises PPE Standard in Construction

The final rule explicitly requires PPE to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, which should improve each worker’s protection from hazardous conditions. Photo by Getty Images.

NTSB: Corrosion an Issue in Fatal Blast at U.S. Candy Factory

A DuPont Aldyl A service tee installed in 1982 had a longitudinal facture along the tower. Image via NTSB.

ROCKWOOL to Invest in New Production Line in Mississippi

ROCKWOOL will build a new production line at its existing facility in Marshall, Mississippi. Photo courtesy of ROCKWOOL.

MISTRAS Group Appoints New President and CEO

Natalia Shuman (pictured) has been appointed president and chief executive officer for MISTRAS Group, effective January 1. Photo courtesy of MISTRAS Group.

Covestro Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

Covestro announced that Monique Buch (pictured) will be the company’s new chief commercial officer, effective June 1, 2025. Photo courtesy of Covestro.

Happy Holidays from Materials Performance

Evonik Announces New Group Structure

AMPP Applauds Increased U.S. Funding for Corrosion Oversight

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