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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.

World Economic Forum Poll Shows Social Distancing and Masks to Continue Despite COVID-19 Vaccinations

The poll was conducted in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the UK, and the U.S.

July 16, 2021

A majority of adults said they are likely to continue socially distancing and wearing a mask in public even if they are vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a recent IPSOS/World Economic Forum survey.

Avery Dennison Breaks Ground on Concentrated Solar Thermal Platform in Belgium

The installation will supply carbon-free renewable solar energy to partially run the drying ovens on production lines used in the coating process of pressure-sensitive adhesive products manufactured at the site.

July 15, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently announced the groundbreaking for a new concentrated solar thermal (CST) platform at its production plant in Turnhout, Belgium.

ChemQuest Announces Leadership Appointments

Appointments include a chief commercial officer, vice president, and communications director.

July 15, 2021

The ChemQuest Group recently announced several key appointments, as well as a retirement.

SONGWON and SABO Extend Partnership

The extended cooperation will allow the companies to focus on opportunities outside of Europe, particularly in automotive and agricultural applications and in the building and construction sector.

July 14, 2021

SONGWON Industrial Co. Ltd. recently announced that the worldwide exclusive distributorship (non-exclusive for Europe) with SABO S.p.A. for the SABOSTAB® HALS portfolio has been extended.

Arkema Acquires Stake in Battery Producer Verkor

Arkema contributed several million euros to Verkor’s recent €100 million (approximately $118.7 million) round of fundraising.

July 14, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it has become a shareholder and technological partner of Verkor, a French startup specializing in the production of high-performance batteries.

Eight Companies Join SOCMA

The additional companies bring the total number of new members for the first half of 2021 to 17.

July 13, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently welcomed eight companies to its growing specialty and fine chemical community.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Avery Dennison Expansion Leads the News

Last week, news from Avery Dennison regarding its planned expansion in Ohio drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

July 12, 2021

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please direct your press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

H.B. Fuller and Jubilant Industries Enter Strategic Partnership

JACPL will serve as a national channel partner of H.B. Fuller in India.

July 9, 2021

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Jubilant Agri and Consumer Products Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Jubilant Industries Limited, to address the growing demand for adhesive applications in the B2B woodworking segment.