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Port of Houston, Texas
Material Handling & Transport
Port Strike Begins Across East & Gulf CoastsPort Strike Begins Across East & Gulf Coasts

Approximately 45,000 International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike, stopping operations at 36 ports due to failed contract negotiations with the US Maritime Alliance.

byKristen Kazarian
Oct 1, 2024
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This is not the first time Bio-Lab has been investigated by the CSB.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Safety Board Investigating Bio-Lab Chemical FireChemical Safety Board Investigating Bio-Lab Chemical Fire
byKristen Kazarian
Oct 1, 2024
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A mechanical issue caused the fire.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Plant Fire Leaves Plumes of Dark Gray Clouds in SkyChemical Plant Fire Leaves Plumes of Dark Gray Clouds in Sky
byKristen Kazarian
Sep 30, 2024
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This is the second round of investments for battery manufacturing.
Chemical
Battery Industry Gets $3B Investment from Federal GovernmentBattery Industry Gets $3B Investment from Federal Government
byKristen Kazarian
Sep 23, 2024
2 Min Read
ACC wants to ship more by rail.
Chemical
ACC Testifies at Surface Transportation Board Public HearingACC Testifies at Surface Transportation Board Public Hearing
byKristen Kazarian
Sep 18, 2024
2 Min Read
A vehicle crashed through a fence and into a pipeline valve.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Pipeline Explosion Leads to EvacuationChemical Pipeline Explosion Leads to Evacuation
byKristen Kazarian
Sep 17, 2024
1 Min Read
The material can be used in a wide variety of applications
Chemical
Braskem America Introduces Bio-Circular Polypropylene for Snack Food Industry
Braskem America Introduces Bio-Circular Polypropylene for Snack Food Industry
Sep 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
EV battery recycling
Chemical
Innovation & Alliances Shaping the Future of Battery Recycling
Innovation & Alliances Shaping the Future of Battery Recycling
Sep 16, 2024
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7 Min Read
Sadhana Nitro Chem Ltd.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
3 Dead, 4 Injured From Blast at Chemical Plant
3 Dead, 4 Injured From Blast at Chemical Plant
Sep 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The company does aerosols and other liquid packaging
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire, Explosion at Chemical Plant Force Evacuation
Fire, Explosion at Chemical Plant Force Evacuation
Sep 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The Battery Show North America show floor
Chemical
The Battery Show North America Charges Up for 14th Year & Detroit Debut
The Battery Show North America Charges Up for 14th Year & Detroit Debut
Sep 5, 2024
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5 Min Read
LG Chem will work on ABS compound with other Ohio plant.
Chemical
LG Chem Opens Customer Solution Center for North America
LG Chem Opens Customer Solution Center for North America
Aug 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Teamsters plan on going the legal route
Chemical
Canadian Railroads Ordered Back to Work
Canadian Railroads Ordered Back to Work
Aug 27, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
LYB aims to increase the recycling of hard-to-recycle flexible plastic waste materials.
Chemical
LyondellBasell to Acquire APK AG Recycling Technology
LyondellBasell to Acquire APK AG Recycling Technology
Aug 22, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Polyurethane coating of road
Chemical
BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes Partner on Sustainable Polyurethane Product
BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes Partner on Sustainable Polyurethane Product
Aug 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
DuPont will transfer assets to Deltech for DVB production.
Chemical
Deltech Holdings to Take Over DuPont Divinylbenzene Production
Deltech Holdings to Take Over DuPont Divinylbenzene Production
Aug 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
ACC released its Q2 ESI report
Chemical
American Chemical Council Releases Q2 Chemical Manufacturing Report
American Chemical Council Releases Q2 Chemical Manufacturing Report
Aug 20, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Iris Jancik
Chemical
International Battery Metals Names Jancik CEO
International Battery Metals Names Jancik CEO
Aug 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
ACC wrote officials to share concern about a possible strike
Chemical
Canadian Freight Rail Disruptions Could Impact US Supply Chain
Canadian Freight Rail Disruptions Could Impact US Supply Chain
Aug 19, 2024
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2 Min Read
The treaty would reduce new plastics manufacturing
Chemical
US Changes Position on UN Plastics Agreement
US Changes Position on UN Plastics Agreement
Aug 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
LG Chem material gets V-0 level certification.
Chemical
LG Chem Debuts Eco-Friendly, Flame-Retardant Plastics
LG Chem Debuts Eco-Friendly, Flame-Retardant Plastics
Aug 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Rockslide - stock image
Chemical
New ‘Rock’ Battery Tech: A Future Alternative to Lithium-Ion?
New ‘Rock’ Battery Tech: A Future Alternative to Lithium-Ion?
Aug 12, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMichael C. Anderson
An accident beforehand led to the explosion.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Chemical Plant Occurs After Railcar Accident
Explosion at Chemical Plant Occurs After Railcar Accident
Aug 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The FDA meeting is on Sept. 24
Food & Beverage
FDA Plans Public Meeting on Food Chemical Safety
FDA Plans Public Meeting on Food Chemical Safety
Aug 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Bio-based EA offers a PCF reduction of ~30% compared
Chemical
BASF Moves to Bio-based Ethyl Acrylate Production
BASF Moves to Bio-based Ethyl Acrylate Production
Aug 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
Managing director at Sixth Street Growth to join Seeq's board
Instrumentation & Control
Seeq Scores $50M Series D Funding Round
Seeq Scores $50M Series D Funding Round
Aug 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The company released the chemicals between 2018-2022
Mining & Metals
EPA Settles With American Asphalt Over Chemical Releases
EPA Settles With American Asphalt Over Chemical Releases
Aug 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
CSB recommendations in the study are intended to enhance safety measures
Chemical
US Chemical Safety Board Releases Study Calling for Greater Use of Remote Isolation Equipment
CSB Releases Study Calling for Greater Use of Remote Isolation Equipment
Jul 30, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Chemical
ACC Appoints Peer as Sr. Director of Plastics Sustainability
ACC Appoints Peer as Sr. Director of Plastics Sustainability
Jul 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
BASF Germany largest complex in the world
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at BASF Plant Leaves 14 Injured
Explosion at BASF Plant Leaves 14 Injured
Jul 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
The coating line and dry room will allow customers to test at large scale.
Chemical
AM Batteries Opens Center for Dry Battery Electrode Manufacturing
AM Batteries Opens Center for Dry Battery Electrode Manufacturing
Jul 25, 2024
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2 Min Read
Chemical
ACC Testifies on Rail Transport Safety for Chemicals
ACC Testifies on Rail Transport Safety for Chemicals
Jul 24, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Ohmium is known for its Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM)
Chemical
3M Invests in Green Hydrogen
3M Invests in Green Hydrogen
Jul 22, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
microscopic image of a molten spodumene droplet from lithium production
Mining & Metals
New Study Reveals Lithium By-Products Can be Used in Cement Production
New Study Reveals Lithium By-Products Can be Used in Cement Production
Jul 22, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian
Solenis to acquire BASF business
Chemical
Solenis to Acquire BASF's Flocculants Business
Solenis to Acquire BASF's Flocculants Business
Jul 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian

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Frank Yiannas was with FDA for four years.
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Material Handling & Transport
Port Strike Suspended, Dockworkers Back to WorkPort Strike Suspended, Dockworkers Back to Work
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