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Preparing for a No-Deal Brexit

Companies that import chemicals from an EU-based manufacturer may need to take on registration obligations in order to continue importing those products.

Simon Johnson

April 9, 2019

I was delighted to have spoken alongside colleagues from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy at the British Adhesives and Sealant Association event on March 28.

Ingevity Receives Sustainability Award

Ingevity Corp. recently announced that it has been awarded the silver rating for sustainability by EcoVadis.

March 28, 2019

EcoVadis is an industry standard for evaluating and rating sustainable business and procurement practices.

Michelman Opens China Sustainability Center

Michelman recently announced it has opened a sustainability center at its Shanghai offices.

January 22, 2019

The new China-based Center is reportedly part of Michelman’s growth plan in the Asia Pacific region.

The Circular Economy and the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

“Closing the loop” of product life cycles benefits the environment, the economy and society.

Philip Bruce

January 2, 2019

The European Commission is committed to transforming Europe's economy into a more sustainable one and enhancing the circular economy.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Water-Based Adhesive Market Makes Top News

Predictions about the water-based adhesives market garnered the most clicks last week.

Teresa McPherson

December 17, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Ashland Facility Receives Sustainability Award

The company’s Ohio team reportedly reduced solvent waste disposal with the installation of a single-stage vacuum distillation unit to recover spent solvent for reuse.

December 14, 2018

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) announced Ashland’s facility in Ashland, Ohio, as the recipient of this year’s Sustainability Award and the Silver Performance Improvement Award.

3M to Include Sustainability in All New Products

The new requirement is reportedly the first goal of the company’s new sustainability focus that CEO Mike Roman announced Nov. 15.

December 11, 2018

3M recently announced that, starting in 2019, all new products it launches will be required to have a Sustainability Value Commitment.

Top 5 News that Sticks

INEOS’ Ashland Business Acquisition Makes Top News

Last week, INEOS announced it has agreed to acquire the composites business from Ashland Global Holdings Inc.

Teresa McPherson

December 3, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

PPG Receives Corporate Social Responsibility Award

PPG’s COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ program aims to protect and beautify the neighborhoods where PPG operates around the world.

November 26, 2018

PPG recently announced that it is the recipient of the 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the British Coatings Federation.

SOCMA Announces Performance Improvement Award Winners

Silver Performance Improvement Awards will be presented to nine facilities.

November 21, 2018

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that more than 40 SOCMA member facilities will receive 2018 Performance Improvement Awards.