What is Trending in the Chemical Industry October 2024?

Nov. 1, 2024

Unlikely allies in sustainability, a fatal chemical leak, an averted dock-worker strike, and BASF’s hall-of-famer round out the top stories on reader lists.

Jonathan Katz

Executive Editor Jonathan Katz reviews the news for October 2024. These are the top stories that captured our audience's attention.

Unlikely Allies: Industrial Leaders Demand Government Push for Green Solutions

Execs from Braskem, Coeur Mining and Holcim discuss partnerships, policy needs and emerging technologies at Reuters event.

Fatal Chemical Leak at Pemex Refinery Raises Safety Concerns

Two dead, dozens injured in Deer Park incident; environmental group cites history of violations

3 Days And Out -- East Coast Port Strike Ends, Tentative Deal Reached

Dockworkers return as union and port operators strike tentative wage agreement, averting potential economic crisis.

BASF's Anne Berg Joins Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Exec runs BASF's agricultural solutions division in the Americas.

About the Author

Jonathan Katz | Executive Editor

Jonathan Katz, executive editor, brings nearly two decades of experience as a B2B journalist to Chemical Processing magazine. He has expertise on a wide range of industrial topics. Jon previously served as the managing editor for IndustryWeek magazine and, most recently, as a freelance writer specializing in content marketing for the manufacturing sector.

His knowledge areas include industrial safety, environmental compliance/sustainability, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement, Industry 4.0/automation and many other topics of interest to the Chemical Processing audience.

When he’s not working, Jon enjoys fishing, hiking and music, including a small but growing vinyl collection.

Jon resides in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.