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DuPont, ADM Receive Energy Breakthrough Solution of the Year Award

DuPont Industrial Biosciences and Archer Daniels Midland Co. recently announced they have received the Breakthrough Solution of the Year Award from Platts Global Energy.

December 16, 2016

The award was presented for their platform technology to produce a bio-based monomer, furan dicarboxylic methyl ester (FDME).

Top 5 News that Sticks

BASF’s Sales Announcement Receives Most Reader Clicks

News about BASF’s plans to sell its specialties business unit received the most reader interest

Teresa McPherson

December 5, 2016

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.

Green Biologics Receives USDA BioPreferred Certification

Green Biologics Inc. recently announced that its bio-based n-butanol and acetone received certification under the BioPreferred program.

December 5, 2016

The products are now certified as 100% bio-based and are marketed under the BioPure™ brand.

Reverdia Announces Biosuccinium Collaboration

Reverdia recently announced it has signed a strategic partnership with Hangzhou Xinfu.

November 22, 2016

The partnership represents a collaboration to adopt Biosuccinium in biobased polymers and co-polymers for the packaging industry.

Collis Appointed Caldic Business Development Director

Roger Collis has been named to the new role of business development director for base chemicals.

November 16, 2016

Collis will formally start in this new role in January at Caldic B.V.

Green Biologics Announces Partnership

Green Biologics Inc. recently announced a strategic partnership with HOC Industries.

November 7, 2016

HOC Industries, a custom blender, packager, and distributor is headquartered in Wichita, Kan.

Editor's Memo

Going Green in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

November 3, 2016

Welcome to our twice-yearly green issue, where we feature the latest content on sustainability and regulatory issues for adhesives and sealants.

Sustainable Adhesives and Sealants: Make Some Green

November 3, 2016

“Green” and “sustainability” are no longer simply trendy catch-phrases—these terms represent the new normal for companies up and down the supply chain. From raw materials formulation and selection through to final product delivery, the articles at the link below can help you ensure that your company is providing the sustainable products your customers are looking for.

Market Trends

U.S. Demand for Natural Polymers to Exceed $5 Billion

Cellulose ethers are the largest product type of natural polymer, representing a third of the market.

November 3, 2016

U.S. demand for natural polymers is forecast to expand at a 4.3% annual pace to $5.1 billion in 2020, reaching 1.9 billion lbs. Growth is expected to be driven by demand for natural ingredients in the large food and beverage industry, which will bolster the use of cellulose ethers and starch and fermentation polymers.