Maxxam Analytics of Canada opened a testing facility in Edmonton, Alberta, to provide lubricant and oil analysis services. TPC Groups Chairman and CEO Michael McDonnell announced his resignation last week. Effective Monday, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Miguel Desdin has been appointed interim CEO. Solvaybegan production at its two new alkylation facilities in Moerdijk, the Netherlands, and Singapore last week. Alkoxylate surfactants can be used as emulsifiers, detergents and wetting agents in lubricants.
