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12 / March 2021 powderbulk.com decisions and look forward to the wider scope that ChemScore will offer in 2021." The rankings for 2020 are currently available at www. chemscore.chemsec.org/reports. K-State BSIC launches new website The K-State Bulk Solids Innovation Center (BSIC) has launched a new website with expanded technical information for visitors. The web- site has been rewritten to feature technical information, explaining technology and terminology critical in dry bulk solids handling. The site also includes reference infor- mation to support the industry in planning and problem-solving. The site will continue to provide information on the BSIC's available online training courses and short courses at the BSIC in Salina, KS. The BSIC opened 5 years ago and is the only university facility and staff in North America dedicated to providing industrial companies with education, consulting, test- ing services, and research related to bulk solids. The center includes a 13,000-square-foot facility with laboratories, testing equipment, and room for client research projects. Nouryon chemical company rebrands subsidiary Nobian Nouryon, Amsterdam, the Neth- erlands, has renamed its wholly owned industrial chemicals busi- ness Nobian. The change is part of Nobian's plan to develop its integrated European value chain for essential base chemicals while Nouryon continues to focus on specialty chemicals. Nobian produces salt, chlor- alkali, and chloromethanes, which are essential for manufacturing disinfectants, lightweight plastics, aluminum, pharmaceuticals, and other products. The business is ingredients and its public commitments to phase out certain substances. 4. Controversies — the compa- ny's track record of accidents and controversies, such as fines and liability cases. Aviva Investors, a global asset manager, helped develop the first ChemSec ranking and will continue to support the ChemScore rank- ing project. According to Eugenie Mathieu, senior environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ana- lyst at Aviva, "Having better data, to distinguish which companies are leading on green chemistry and reducing their risks from those who are not, is therefore vitally import- ant. We actively incorporate the results from ChemScore into com- pany evaluations and investment the aim for the 2021 rankings is to include 50 chemical companies. The ranking for each company includes four different categories: 1. Hazardous product portfo- lio — each company's total hazardous chemical produc- tion weighted on the basis of the company's total revenue. Lower production of hazard- ous chemicals results in a higher category score. 2. Development of safer chem- icals — the company's strategy toward safer prod- ucts, including in the design stage, marketing, research and development, and green chemistry. 3. Management and trans- parency — the company's transparency with product Designed for your Application. Built for Excellence. Industrial Magnetics, Inc.'s magnetic metal separation equipment provides end-to-end protection for facilities, equipment, employees and products in the toughest mechanical or pneumatic bulk material handling process conditions. Want Proof? Take advantage of our R&D Lab and Test Center where we simulate applications in the field and assist in choosing the right magnetic solution for your process and materials. STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE. INDUSTRIAL MAGNETICS, INC. 231.582.3100 • www.magnetics.com