This issue of ASI features our annual roundup of the latest innovations in raw materials offered to adhesive and sealant formulators and manufacturers. Additionally, I encourage you to visit our updated Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers, and Additives Handbook.
A small decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February, although housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong headwind on the market.
Proactive manufacturers are leaning on predictive demand planning processes to estimate and get ahead of changing capacity and down-the-line supply chain needs.
LyondellBasell (LYB) and Covestro have jointly decided to permanently close the propylene oxide/styrene monomer (POSM) production unit (PO11) at the Maasvlakte site in the Netherlands.
Henkel outlines the company's advancement in areas that include climate protection and a circular economy, in addition to social issues, in its recently published 2024 sustainability report.
Henkel recently announced the launch of an Application Engineering Center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, further strengthening its Adhesive Technologies business in the electronics sector.
PPG was recently recognized on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2025 list, ranking No. 62 out of the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies.
Henkel has announced the opening of its new Application Center in Busan, South Korea, marking a significant investment in the global sports and fashion industry and underlining its commitment to support leading brand owners in Korea.
