Synthomer recently announced a new partnership with Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) to develop bio‑based alternatives to existing fossil‑based monomers.
Raw materials manufacturers to the adhesives and sealants industry continued to provide innovative products that allow formulations to meet the changing needs of customers.
After more than two years of contraction, the manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in January, with economic activity expanding for the first time in 12 months, according to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to accelerate the transition from fossil-based to biobased raw materials in adhesive production.
ASI interviewed Michael Lefenfeld, President & CEO of Hexion, to discuss the company's sustainability strategy and vision for the future of sustainable chemistry.
Read about how Hexion is integrating advanced digital tools and renewable raw materials to reduce environmental impact and enhance manufacturing performance.
A renewable raw material can be effectively incorporated into a hot-melt formulation with the objective of not only increasing the renewable content of the adhesive but also maintaining high performance standards.
Aware of the need to develop adhesives that are increasingly efficient and environmentally respectful, AIMPLAS has been actively involved in projects aimed at improving adhesive technologies.
The facility will help to address a critical gap in U.S. bio-manufacturing infrastructure and support development of bio-based chemical products, including adhesives.