The five trends that are shaping the post-COVID-19 future include infection prevention, remote commerce, improving resiliency, greater agility, and macroeconomic impacts.
September 14, 2020
The pandemic has drastically changed the landscape for businesses across all industries, forcing immediate changes that will often have long-term consequences.
Sustainability and recyclability continue to be critical for adhesives in packaging applications, as does the need to continually improve efficiency and reduce cost.
As the corrugating industry’s workhorse, adhesives are diverse and cover a wide range of chemistries, forms, applications, and necessities. Packaging itself varies from heat-sealed polymers to plastics, foils, and paperboard.
Depending on the regulatory approval process or certification requirements by country, Kraton believes that BIAXAM could be used as a coating on personal protective equipment (PPE) and as a replaceable peel-and-stick film for a broad range of applications.
September 10, 2020
Kraton Corp. recently announced that it is seeking regulatory approval for BIAXAM, a sulfonated polymer technology with long-lasting self-disinfecting properties that has been demonstrated in studies to quickly inactivate up to 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) and other microbes.
Under the new agreement, First Quality Chemicals is the exclusive distributor in Mexico for SONGWON’s SONGNOX CS antioxidants, SONGSORB CS ultraviolet absorbers/hindered amine light stabilizers (UVA/HAL), and SONGCURE CS photoinitiators.
September 10, 2020
SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. recently announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with First Quality Chemicals for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) markets.
The annual list, with rankings representing the experience of more than 4.7 million working U.S. citizens, will be featured in PEOPLE’s September 14 issue.
September 9, 2020
Dow recently announced that it has been named one of the 2020 PEOPLE’s 50 Companies that Care by Great Place to Work and PEOPLE.
Maroon reports that the transition into a newer, more modern facility is another step that is transforming the company from a regionally focused operation into one fully integrated North American distribution platform.
September 9, 2020
Maroon Group recently announced the relocation of its CASE Northeast Clinton, N.J., office to 53 Frontage Rd., Suite 255, Hampton, NJ 08827.
SOCMA reports that it is taking a cautious approach in planning the 2021 event, with the health and safety of exhibitors and attendees of primary concern.
September 3, 2020
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it is returning to trade show ownership with the acquisition of the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close near year-end.
September 2, 2020
Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP to sell approximately 42.5 million of the shares it holds in Venator Materials PLC for a cash purchase price of approximately $100 million.