The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has elected Dow chair and CEO Jim Fitterling as NAM board chair and Johnson & Johnson executive vice president and chief global supply chain officer Kathy Wengel as vice chair.
“[Fitterling and Wengel] have well-earned reputations as respected and visionary leaders of renowned global brands. We have many challenges to confront, and they will ensure our industry continues to lead our recovery and leverage new innovations to raise standards of living in America and around the world,” NAM president and CEO Jay Timmons says.
The NAM board of directors, which includes more than 200 manufacturing leaders, guides the association’s leadership in policy advocacy, workforce solutions, legal action, operational excellence, and news and insights.
By Jameson Croteau
Source: chemweek.com
The investment enables the steam cracker to increase the share of renewable and recycled raw materials used in its (ethylene and propylene) production. The move supports the Borealis Strategy 2030 for a circular economy. The Porvoo investment program is expected to be completed in 2025.
Murray Auchincloss, bp’s CEO, said in a statement: “As I set out in February, BP’s destination from IOC [international oil company] to IEC [integrated energy company] is unchanged – and we need to deliver as a simpler, more focused, and higher-value company.
Founded in 1972, Tecnofilm has expanded its product portfolio over the years to offer a wider range of compounds and functional polymers for various industrial applications and technical articles. The company has patented several of its products.