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Fiserv Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced executive leadership changes that will further advance the company’s growth strategy.

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  • Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced executive leadership changes that will further advance the company’s growth strategy.
  • “These changes reflect our deep bench of leadership and the strength of our talent development strategy,” said Frank Bisignano, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fiserv.
  • Before joining Fiserv in 2015, she spent 11 years at The Dow Chemical Company where she held several leadership roles, including General Counsel and Secretary of a $5 billion subsidiary.
  • He succeeds Todd Horvath as Co-Head of the company’s Banking business, as Horvath departs Fiserv to pursue a new opportunity.

Dow to participate in J.P. Morgan 2023 Industrials Conference

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Friday, March 10, 2023

MIDLAND, Mich., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Fitterling , chairman and chief executive officer, Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW), will participate in a fireside chat during the J.P. Morgan 2023 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 14 at 8:50 a.m.

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  • MIDLAND, Mich., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Fitterling , chairman and chief executive officer, Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW), will participate in a fireside chat during the J.P. Morgan 2023 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 14 at 8:50 a.m.
  • ET.
  • Dow invites investors to join the live audio webcast through its website .
  • A replay and transcript will be available following the event.

NEO Battery Materials Appoints Former Executive Vice President of Multi-Billion South Korean Chemical Manufacturing Company as Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Dr. Kim served as the Executive Vice President and Head of R&D of Hanwha Solutions’ Advanced Materials Division, the chemical manufacturing arm of the South Korean conglomerate with sales amassing 10 billion USD.

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  • Dr. Kim served as the Executive Vice President and Head of R&D of Hanwha Solutions’ Advanced Materials Division, the chemical manufacturing arm of the South Korean conglomerate with sales amassing 10 billion USD.
  • Dr. S. G. Kim, CTO of NEO, commented, “I am more than excited to join NEO’s roadmap to commercialization.
  • Previously, Dr. Kim also served in senior research positions at the Dow Chemical Company, LG Innotek, and Samsung Fine Chemicals.
  • He has published high-impact journals in the field of polymers and nanocomposites and retains 15 patents related to polymers, coatings, and silicon-based materials.

Polyurethane Adhesives Market worth $10.3 billion by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Adhesives are used mainly in the automotive industry for bonding different automotive components, trucks, and buses.

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  • Adhesives are used mainly in the automotive industry for bonding different automotive components, trucks, and buses.
  • Polyurethane adhesives are used extensively in this end-use industry for improving performance, developing lightweight designs, and fabricating structures using multi-materials such as glass fiber-reinforced composite, carbon fiber composites, aluminum, and others.
  • India is the fastest growing segment in Polyurethane Adhesives market during the forecast period.
  • The key players profiled in the Polyurethane Adhesives market report are Henkel AG & Co. KGAA (Germany), H.B.

Global Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethene (mLLDPE) Market Report 2023: Growing Demand for Packaging Materials Bolsters Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 3, 2023

Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethene is produced using metallocene with Ziegler catalyst.

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  • Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethene is produced using metallocene with Ziegler catalyst.
  • Growing demand for packaging materials is anticipated to be the primary driver for the expansion of the Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethene (mLLDPE) market.
  • Based on demand by region, Asia Pacific dominates the global Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethene (mLLDPE) market and consumed approximately 50% of the total production in 2021.
  • In this report, Global Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethene (mLLDPE) market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Dow and X-energy Advance Efforts to Deploy First Advanced Small Modular Nuclear Reactor at Industrial Site Under DOE’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The JDA work scope also includes the preparation and submission of a Construction Permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”).

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  • The JDA work scope also includes the preparation and submission of a Construction Permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”).
  • The parties intend to perform further ARDP-related work under the JDA as the project progresses.
  • “Today’s announcement demonstrates the commercial versatility of the Xe-100 and is an important milestone for the future of advanced nuclear and carbon-free energy around the world.
  • X-energy’s collaboration with Dow brings added significance because of the immense opportunity to further reduce emissions in the energy-intensive industrial sector,” said X-energy CEO J. Clay Sell.

Plastic Industry Sues Government to Stop Canada from Reducing Plastic Pollution

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Every year, Canada produces more than four million tonnes of plastic waste, and every minute, the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic enters the global oceans.

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  • Every year, Canada produces more than four million tonnes of plastic waste, and every minute, the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic enters the global oceans.
  • “While the plastic industry is fighting progress, it is not providing any real solutions to the plastic crisis.
  • Worse, the industry suggests the carcinogen-releasing method of burning plastics as an emerging solution to plastic waste,” said Anthony Merante, Plastics Campaigner, Oceana Canada.
  • “The continued production of single-use plastic is unsustainable and will prohibit Canada from meeting its commitment to zero plastic waste.

Francesca Reverberi Appointed to Avery Dennison Board of Directors

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Monday, February 27, 2023

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Francesca Reverberi as a director, effective February 23, 2023.

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  • Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Francesca Reverberi as a director, effective February 23, 2023.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Francesca to our board,” said Patrick Siewert, lead independent director and chair of the governance committee of the board of directors, Avery Dennison.
  • “Her experience in sustainable product management and growth complements our board’s existing credentials well.”
    “Francesca brings a wealth of materials science and sustainability experience to the board,” added Mitch Butier, chairman of the board and CEO, Avery Dennison.
  • Francesca joined Trinseo in 2010, after its carve-out from The Dow Chemical Company, where she was previously employed.

Global Flexible Foam Market to Reach $15.06 Billion During 2023-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 24, 2023

This study identifies the expansions of production capacity by vendors as one of the prime reasons driving the flexible foam market growth during the next few years.

Key Points: 
  • This study identifies the expansions of production capacity by vendors as one of the prime reasons driving the flexible foam market growth during the next few years.
  • Also, augmented investment in R&D and growing focus on the production of bio-based flexible foams will lead to sizable demand in the market.
  • Also, the flexible foam market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.
  • The publisher's market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast accurate market growth.

Ingevity elects new member to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced the election of Bruce Hoechner to the board of directors effective February 16, 2023.

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  • Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced the election of Bruce Hoechner to the board of directors effective February 16, 2023.
  • He joins nine other members of Ingevity’s board of directors.
  • He previously served as president, Asia Pacific region, based in Shanghai, China, for Dow Chemical Company from 2009 to 2011.
  • “We are pleased to welcome this talented and experienced leader to the Board of Directors,” said Jean Blackwell, chair of Ingevity’s board.