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Arkema to Build New Bio-Based Polyamide 11 Powders Plant in China

The new facility will support demand in Asia for advanced bio-circular materials.

October 14, 2021

In parallel with its project to increase global capacity of bio-based polyamide 11 by 50% in Singapore, Arkema has announced the construction of a polyamide 11 powders plant on its Changshu platform in China.

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DL Chemical’s Acquisition of Kraton Leads the News

Last week, readers were most drawn to the planned acquisition of Kraton by DL Chemical.

Susan Sutton

October 4, 2021

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Kraton Enters Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by DL Chemical

The all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion is expected to close by the first half of 2022.

September 27, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which DL Chemical Co., Ltd. will acquire 100% of Kraton.

EMCO to Distribute Sappi Biomaterials in North America

The agreement will include Sappi’s Valida line.

September 24, 2021

Sappi Corp. and EMCO Chemical Distributors have signed an exclusive agreement for distribution of Sappi’s biomaterials.

Henkel polyurethane hot melt for electronics

HENKEL: Bio-Based Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesive for Consumer Electronics Assembly

This is the company's inaugural consumer electronics-specific, bio-based PUR hot-melt adhesive.

August 19, 2021

Henkel recently announced the development and commercial availability of LOCTITE^® HHD 3544F, a bio-based polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot-melt adhesive designed for consumer electronics assembly.

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RPM Personnel Announcements Lead the News

Readers were most interested in two personnel appointments from RPM last week.

Susan Sutton

August 16, 2021

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Covestro Aims to Increase Acceptance of Bio-Based Coating Resins

To help shape more sustainable paints and coatings industries, Covestro is launching Paint with Nature, a new plant-powered approach marked by transparency, dialogue, and collaboration.

August 6, 2021

Covestro recently introduced a new market-driven, user-oriented approach to drive the adoption of bio-based solutions in the coatings industry.

Market Trends

Myriad Trends Offer Growth Opportunities for Adhesives Industry

A range of global trends will redefine the future of the global adhesives market, which is estimated to exceed a value of $64.7 billion by 2027.

July 13, 2021

Modern design trends, tight cost estimates, sustainability, and innovation—today’s adhesives and sealants industry faces several challenges. These trends will undoubtedly redefine the future of the global adhesives market, which is estimated to exceed a value of $64.7 billion by 2027. But how?

Henkel Adhesive Technologies production robot

Henkel Details Adhesive Technologies Sustainability Activities

The company is investing in projects around the world that maintain steady progress in each of the company’s three sustainability pillars.

June 24, 2021

Within its Adhesive Technologies business unit, Henkel’s Global Operations and Supply Chain organization has put sustainability goals for its operations into action.

Arkema Receives American Chemistry Council’s 2021 Sustainable Leadership Award for Societal Contributions

The award recognizes products, processes, or initiatives that illustrate a commitment to innovating for a sustainable future for society.

June 21, 2021

Arkema’s commitment to advanced bio-circular polyamide 11 was recently honored with a Sustainable Leadership Award for Societal Contributions by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).