News | May 2017


Dade Paper to Combine With Imperial Bag
May 24, 2017

Dade Paper has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC. “The strategic decision to partner...read more


California Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Thousands
May 24, 2017

California health officials have confirmed more than 2,800 cases of norovirus in the past month in the state’s Yolo and Sacramento counties....read more


Georgia-Pacific Upgrades Alabama Factory
May 23, 2017

Georgia-Pacific, LLC, parent company of Georgia-Pacific Professional, recently completed the upgrade of its manufacturing plant in Brewton, AL. The US$388 million project...read more


Ecolab Raises $200K for Food Service Scholarships
May 23, 2017

Ecolab, Inc. raised US$200,000 for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) through its 15th annual chairman’s reception, hosted May 21, in...read more


Johnson Controls Teams With World Green Building Council
May 23, 2017

Johnson Controls, Inc. has entered into a year-long partnership with the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) as the first partner of the...read more


Dow Publishes Sustainability Report
May 23, 2017

Dow Chemical Co. has released its 2016 sustainability report. The report chronicles Dow’s progress in achieving its sustainability goals by 2025, which...read more


ISSA Executive Director Guests on Distributor Podcast
May 23, 2017

ISSA Executive Director John Barrett was a guest on an episode of the Innovate for the Future podcast. The free podcast, hosted by...read more


Sealed Air Declares Quarterly Dividend Payout
May 22, 2017

Sealed Air Corp., parent company of Sealed Air Diversey Care, has announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.16 per share on the company’s...read more


RJ Schinner Acquires Utah Distributor
May 22, 2017

R.J. Schinner Co., Inc. has acquired the assets of Icon Distributing. The purchase of the Salt Lake City, UT-based wholesale distributor expands...read more


Trojan Battery Teams With Advanced Battery Concepts
May 22, 2017

Trojan Battery Co. has entered into a licensing agreement with Advanced Battery Concepts, LLC. The multiyear deal grants Trojan Battery access to...read more