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RS INDUSTRIAL INC.: Sustainable Adhesive Dots

October 2, 2014

ECO-Squares™ are reportedly the first-ever adhesive dots conscientiously developed from biodegradable materials.

Eco-Friendly Adhesives for Converting and Packaging

Starch-based adhesives offer a number of benefits in converting and packaging applications.

October 1, 2014

Packagers and converters are always seeking the most efficient, cost-effective adhesives. Many times, synthetics are not the most reliable solutions. This is especially true in an era when U.S. companies of all types are encouraged to find more environmentally friendly options.

AkzoNobel Announces Plan to Develop Green Raw Materials

September 24, 2014

AkzoNobel recently announced it has partnered with cleantech company Photanol to develop a process for harnessing the power of the sun to make chemicals.

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Dow Automotive and LORD Development Agreement Retains Top Spot

For the second consecutive week, readers were most interested in a development agreement between Dow Automotive and LORD.

Susan Sutton

September 8, 2014

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

"Boring" Boron and Adhesives

Boron plays an important role in the formulation of adhesives.

Arun K. Chattopadhyay

September 2, 2014

Considering the massive market size of adhesives and their importance in almost all sectors of materials and applications, boron likely plays a small yet definitive role in the adhesives industry.

Waterbornes Help Spur Global Adhesive and Sealant Market Growth

August 25, 2014

The global market for adhesives and sealants is expected to grow at a considerable rate, due to technological advancements and product innovation.

ASTM Creates Industrial Biotechnology Committee

July 17, 2014

ASTM International recently announced it has formed a new committee for stakeholders in the field of industrial biotechnology.

MEREDIAN INC.: New Website

June 12, 2014

This company recently launched a new website that provides information regarding the process of the polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) formula.

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Readers Most Interested in 3M Patents

An announcement from 3M regarding a milestone in innovation garnered the most interest last week.

Susan Sutton

May 27, 2014

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

AkzoNobel and Solvay to Develop Renewable Raw Material Monitoring System

May 16, 2014

AkzoNobel and Solvay have joined forces with Ernst & Young to jointly develop a monitoring system that tracks and quantifies the use of renewable raw materials.