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Sika’s Latest Acquisition is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in Sika’s acquisition of Bexel Internacional.

August 30, 2021

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Bostik Exhibits Specialty Hot Melts at Techtextil North America

Bostik is showcasing its webs, films, hot melts, water-based, stitchless, membrane, and powder adhesives at booth 1221.

August 25, 2021

Bostik is exhibiting a range of bonding and sealing solutions at Techtextil North America, which is being held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C., August 23-25, 2021.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Bostik Expansion

An announcement from Bostik regarding a new production line drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

August 23, 2021

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Revenue Grows 41% for IPG in 2021 Second Quarter

IPG has revised its expectations for fiscal 2021 due to strong demand and the order backlog experienced to date.

August 19, 2021

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently released results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Bostik Premiers Multi-Layer Film-Blown Production Line in U.S.

The expansion follows Bostik’s recent acquisition of Prochimir, a technical films company.

August 13, 2021

Bostik recently announced the opening of its new multi-layer, film-blown line in Petersburg, Va., for durable goods markets.

Solving Challenges in Electric Vehicle Batteries with Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

The electric vehicle space is an area that will provide a tremendous opportunity to converters and others working with high-performance, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes.

Scott Krusinski

August 9, 2021

Automakers are investing heavily in electric vehicle (EV) technology and are setting long-term goals for phasing out internal combustion engines. This strategic shift is driven by government policy, long-term competitiveness, and innovations in lithium-ion technology and production that have extended the EV driving range and reduced battery pack costs.

DuPont Completes Laird Performance Materials Acquisition

Laird Performance Materials will be integrated into DuPont Electronics & Industrial’s Interconnect Solutions business.

July 19, 2021

DuPont announced that the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Laird Performance Materials.

Selecting and Testing Skin Adhesives for Medical Fixation Devices

The development of adhesives and substrates for wearable medical devices is challenging and requires careful consideration due to the nature of human skin and the characteristics of the specific device.

July 7, 2021

The wearable medical device market is growing rapidly, driven by demand for innovative products that offer personalized care such as activity monitoring, point-of-care diagnostics, and dispensing (insulin, medications, electrolytes, etc.). These devices are quickly becoming a valuable part of many care plans, as they lessen the patient’s time in medical facilities—which has been critically important throughout the COVID-19 pandemic—and reduce healthcare costs.

Schreiner Group Receives Multiple FINAT Awards

The group won prizes in the Innovation, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive categories.

June 18, 2021

At this year's FINAT Awards presentation, Schreiner Group received first-place awards in four different categories.

Kraton Block Copolymer Granted Section 18 Emergency Exemption by EPA

The EPA exemption will allow Delta Air Lines to use the block copolymer in specific applications in Georgia, Utah, and Minnesota to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

April 27, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a public health emergency exemption under Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) submitted by the Georgia, Utah, and Minnesota Departments of Agriculture for the deployment of Kraton Corp.’s BiaXam™ in specific applications.