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Celanese’s Ryerkerk will Deliver Keynote Lecture at 2022 AIChE Spring Meeting & Global Congress on Process Safety, Apr. 10–14, San Antonio, TX

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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New York, NY, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lori J. Ryerkerk, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Celanese Corporation, will present the AIChE Government and Industry Leaders (AGILE) Keynote Address at the 2022 AIChE Spring Meeting and 18th Global Congress on Process Safety to be held Apr.

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  • New York, NY, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lori J. Ryerkerk, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Celanese Corporation, will present the AIChE Government and Industry Leaders (AGILE) Keynote Address at the 2022 AIChE Spring Meeting and 18th Global Congress on Process Safety to be held Apr.
  • Ryerkerk sets the stage for the conferences, which return to an in-person venue after AIChE conducted its 2020 and 2021 conferences virtually.
  • In her lecture on April 11, Ryerkerk will discuss the ways that digitization and the drive toward sustainability are transforming chemical plants.
  • Learn more about the AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety at www.aiche.org/spring.

U.S. CHEMICAL PRODUCTION EXPANDED IN JANUARY

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Chemical output rose in all regions, with the largest gains occurring in the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions.

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  • Chemical output rose in all regions, with the largest gains occurring in the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions.
  • Chemical production was mixed in January (3MMA), with an improving trend in the production of coatings, adhesives, crop protection, industrial gases, organic chemicals, and basic inorganic chemicals.
  • Compared with January 2021, U.S. chemical production was ahead by 1.3%, a slowing comparison from last month.
  • Chemical production continued to be higher than a year ago in all regions except the Gulf Coast.

Inaugural Year of Odyssey Cloverleaf™ Sustainability Program Surpasses Expectations in CO2 Reductions--on Track for Even Greater Improvement in 2022

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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In 2022, Odyssey expects even greater declines in carbon emissions through the Cloverleaf Program, with an anticipated reduction target of 479,916,150kg (529,017 tons) in 2022.

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  • In 2022, Odyssey expects even greater declines in carbon emissions through the Cloverleaf Program, with an anticipated reduction target of 479,916,150kg (529,017 tons) in 2022.
  • "The Odyssey Cloverleaf Program achieved exceptional results for our clients in 2021 as the supply chain and logistics industry collectively strives to lower our environmental impact," said Keith Hancock, Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey Logistics.
  • The Odyssey Cloverleaf Program leverages new ways to advance sustainability, reduce costs, improve margins and better serve every organization and person along the supply chain.
  • Technology is not the only key to the success of the Odyssey Cloverleaf Program.

$8.08 Bn Global Pharmaceutical Plastic Bottles Market, 2022-2027: Players include Amcor, Berry Plastics Group, Aptar Pharma, Gerresheimer AG and Graham Packaging Company Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 18, 2022
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The demand for plastic packaging has witnessed significant growth in the pharmaceutical industry because of its unmatched ability.

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  • The demand for plastic packaging has witnessed significant growth in the pharmaceutical industry because of its unmatched ability.
  • The company has an automated filling line capable of filling standard multi-dose three-piece bottles in 5 ml and 10 ml bottles and sterile multi-dose bottles.
  • According to the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), the market demand for plastic bottles continues to expand in the United States.
  • The market is concentrated with the presence of players like Amcor Limited, Berry Plastics Group, Inc., Aptar Pharma, Gerresheimer AG, Graham Packaging Company, Alpha Packaging, and Alpack Plastic Packaging, among others.

Odyssey Logistics Automates Customer Tracking Emails with RPA Labs

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Colo., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation selected RPA Labs to automate customer emails that request shipment tracking details.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Colo., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation selected RPA Labs to automate customer emails that request shipment tracking details.
  • Receiving thousands of customer tracking inquiries every month required time-consuming, manual work from customer service teams.
  • After hearing about RPA Labs and their focus on building solutions specific for the logistics and supply chain industry, he decided to reach out.
  • Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey) is a global logistics solutions provider with a freight network exceeding $3B globally.

Plaskolite Names Charlie Crew Senior Advisor

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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Plaskolite LLC (Plaskolite), North Americas largest manufacturer of engineering thermoplastic sheet and profile products, today announced the appointment of Charlie Crew, an experienced plastics and specialty materials industry leader, as Senior Advisor.

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  • Plaskolite LLC (Plaskolite), North Americas largest manufacturer of engineering thermoplastic sheet and profile products, today announced the appointment of Charlie Crew, an experienced plastics and specialty materials industry leader, as Senior Advisor.
  • Plaskolite is recognized across its markets for the quality of its products, commitment to its customers and highly talented team.
  • Pritzker Private Capital is thrilled to continue our successful partnership with Plaskolite and pleased to welcome Charlie to the PPC and Plaskolite families, added Terry Sutter, Operating Partner - Manufactured Products at Pritzker Private Capital.
  • I am confident Ryan, Charlie and the entire Plaskolite team will continue the Companys expansion into new end-markets while strengthening its customer relationships.

SCI WELCOMES GOVERNMENT LEVELLING UP PLAN BUT CITES UK INNOVATION AND GREEN INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AS KEY TO PROSPERITY

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Such clusters of innovation will see business and research supported by 100 million of new government funding.

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  • Such clusters of innovation will see business and research supported by 100 million of new government funding.
  • SCI is a unique global multidisciplinary network connecting scientists, business, academics and other key players involved in science-based innovation.
  • SCI promotes innovation via its international network to advance the commercial application of science into industry for the benefit of society.
  • SCI works across crucial sectors as diverse as food and bio-renewables, water, environment, energy, materials and manufacturing, and health and wellbeing.

SK Capital Announces Anne Kolton as Chief Sustainability Officer

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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SK Capital Partners, LP (SK Capital), a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors, today announced the hiring of Anne Kolton as its first Chief Sustainability Officer.

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  • SK Capital Partners, LP (SK Capital), a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors, today announced the hiring of Anne Kolton as its first Chief Sustainability Officer.
  • In her new role, Ms. Kolton will chair the SK Capital Sustainability Board, composed of a subset of SK Capitals portfolio company CEOs and Managing Directors that oversee SK Capitals Sustainability Program.
  • She will also lead the Sustainability Council of SK Capital, consisting of 21 Sustainability leaders representing each of SK Capitals portfolio companies.
  • Ms. Kolton will report to Barry Siadat, Co-Founder of SK Capital.

Odyssey Logistics Expands its Specialized Logistics Operations with New Brooklyn, Ohio Facility

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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DANBURY, Conn., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey), a global leader in logistics and technology solutions, announced that Odyssey Specialized Logistics, LLC has opened a new metal logistics facility in Brooklyn, Ohio dedicated to roll and hold warehousing and area transportation.

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  • DANBURY, Conn., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey), a global leader in logistics and technology solutions, announced that Odyssey Specialized Logistics, LLC has opened a new metal logistics facility in Brooklyn, Ohio dedicated to roll and hold warehousing and area transportation.
  • "Our new Brooklyn location joins a family of well-established facilities that provide premium steel warehousing and area transportation to the metal logistics industry," said Jon Kelly, Vice President Trucking Operations, Odyssey Specialized Logistics LLC.
  • For more information about Odyssey Specialized Logistics solutions and the company's metals supply chain solutions, visit http://www.odysseylogistics.com/industries/metals/ .
  • Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey) is a global logistics solutions provider with a freight network exceeding $3B globally.

Axalta Coating Systems announces Dr. Keith Silverman to lead Operations and Supply Chain

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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Keith Silvermanis joining Axalta as Senior Vice President & Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer, effectiveimmediately.

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  • Keith Silvermanis joining Axalta as Senior Vice President & Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer, effectiveimmediately.
  • "Keith is an outstanding leader with an impressive track record in leading operational excellence with a strong focus on safety and sustainability.
  • He will lead Operations and Supply Chain, which includes manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, engineering, quality, operational excellence, and environmental, health & safety (EHS)," saidRobert W. Bryant, Axalta's President and CEO.
  • Dr. Silverman was most recently an external advisor with Bain & Company lending his well-recognized expertise to Bain consultants and clients across operations, supply chain, manufacturing, EHS, and quality.