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EVONIK: Defoamer Concentrates

These oil-based defoamer concentrates reportedly exhibit the same defoaming power as siloxane-based products.

January 7, 2022

Safe to use and sustainable, TEGO Foamex 8820 and 8850 defoamer concentrates reportedly provide a bio-renewable content of more than 55%.

Departments of Energy and Transportation Launch Joint Office for Electric Vehicle Charging Network

The network will focus on filling gaps in rural, disadvantaged, and hard-to-reach locations.

December 31, 2021

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently signed a memorandum of understanding to create a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to build out a national electric vehicle charging network.

Berry Receives Top Rating for Climate Change Action

Among the company’s sustainability advances over the past year, a CDP report recognized the third-party verification of Berry’s Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.

December 30, 2021

Berry Global Group Inc. recently announced that the company received an A- rating for its action on climate change from CDP, a global not-for-profit organization that runs a leading environmental disclosure platform.

Hexion Inc. Plans to Expand Production at Pernis Site

The planned expansion will occur over the next three years with production start-up anticipated in late 2024.

December 30, 2021

Hexion Inc. recently announced plans to expand production of epichlorohydrin (ECH) at its Pernis, the Netherlands, manufacturing site.

H.B. Fuller Launches Global Responsibility Website

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has expanded its global corporate responsibility reporting in a new section of its website.

April 24, 2019

“We believe that H.B. Fuller can and should play a role in creating positive change," said Jim Owens, president and CEO.

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.