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RPM Leadership Announcement Remains Top News

Readers continued to be massively interested in news from RPM regarding its leadership team.

Susan Sutton

November 1, 2021

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DuPont Wins 2021 ASC Innovation Award; Kraton and Arkema Named Runners-Up

The award-winning two-component spray polyurethane foam products from DuPont are used to air seal and insulate various spaces within the building envelope.

November 1, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently recognized the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry.

Addressing Sustainability in Disposable Hygiene Products

Adhesive manufacturers can partner with players all along the supply chain to reduce the environmental impact of single-use disposable hygiene products.

Paul Andrews Darius Deak

November 1, 2021

Adhesives are not typically top of mind to consumers of disposable hygiene products. They are not a large part of the product and can possibly be an afterthought by the article producers themselves. However, it is important to recognize that adhesives have several important tasks in these applications, from sealing and securing the diaper or pad core’s structure to holding elastics firmly in place inside the diaper.

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Leadership Changes at RPM Draw Strong Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in a personnel update from RPM.

Susan Sutton

October 25, 2021

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Sartomer Specialty Resins Earn USDA Certified Biobased Label

The label assures that the percentage of renewable bio-based content is third-party certified and monitored by the USDA.

October 21, 2021

Sartomer, part of the Coating Solutions segment of Arkema, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved five SARBIO^® specialty acrylate and methacrylate resins based on renewable raw materials to carry the agency's Certified Biobased Product label.

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.