Today’s News
Saint Gobain, SIKA Face Price-Fixing Claims in US Federal Court

Several European suppliers are facing a new lawsuit in Pennsylvania federal court over claims they conspired to fix prices of key additives for cement, concrete and mortar. M&D Peterson LLC, a New York general contractor, filed the suit. The company … Continue reading
Glaston Submits Emission Reduction Targets to SBTi for Validation
Glaston Corp. has agreed to set near-term company-wide emission cutbacks in line with science-based emissions reduction targets set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Officials say Glaston has sent its cutback plans to SBTi for validation. Glaston’s plans aim … Continue reading
AkzoNobel Halts Acquisition of Kansai Paint
AkzoNobel has announced that its acquisition of Kansai Paint’s Africa operations will not proceed. Kansai is a Japan-based chemical company that manufactures automotive, industrial and decorative coatings. “It’s disappointing that this intended acquisition cannot move forward, but we remain committed … Continue reading
Sisecam Celebrates 88th Anniversary
Sisecam is celebrating its 88th anniversary in 2023. Founded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the glass and chemical company is one of the world’s top two glassware manufacturers and a top five producer of glass packaging and flat glass. It is … Continue reading
Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge Brings Back the Glass Bridge, Minus the Deaths

Two years removed from its release, Netflix’s Squid Game has returned to the spotlight, albeit much lighter, following the recent release of Squid Game: The Challenge. Though deaths are removed from the newly released reality series, it includes all the … Continue reading