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Bio-Based Resin Development from AkzoNobel Leads the News

Readers last week were most drawn to news from AkzoNobel regarding a collaboration focused on sustainable resins.

Susan Sutton

January 11, 2021

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Ott Elected Chairman of SOCMA Board of Governors

Mike Ott takes the helm during SOCMA’s 100th anniversary year and will lead the board of governors in providing strategic guidance and value creation in alignment with the organization’s mission.

January 11, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that Mike Ott, president and CEO of Polysciences, Inc., has been elected to serve a two-year term as chairman.

Amponsah of Rutgers University Receives 2020 Mark C. Garvey Scholarship

Rutgers University selected Jesse Amponsah, a sophomore majoring in packaging engineering, to receive the scholarship.

December 31, 2020

The PMMI Foundation and Garvey Corp. have selected Rutgers University as the recipient of this year’s Mark C. Garvey Scholarship in the amount of $5,000.

ASC Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Executive Committee

ASC’s board includes 23 directors representing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and academia in North America.

December 29, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced changes to its officers and members of the Executive Committee for 2021-2022.

R.E. Carroll Passes Responsible Distribution Verification

The Responsible Distribution program requires on-site, third-party verification of facilities against a set of guiding principles.

November 30, 2020

R.E. Carroll Inc. recently announced that it has successfully passed its NACD Responsible Distribution verification for the current three-year cycle.

Henkel Joins The Climate Pledge

As a signatory to The Climate Pledge, Henkel has committed to achieving net-zero annual carbon emissions 10 years ahead of the 2050 target set by the UN Paris Agreement.

November 27, 2020

Henkel recently announced that it has reinforced its commitment to climate protection by joining The Climate Pledge, an international cross-industry commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism.

Mactac Joins Newly Founded CELAB Global Consortium to Promote Label Industry Recycling

Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB) is an industry initiative comprising more than 30 companies in the self-adhesive label industry to create greater circularity for industry products by enhancing and promoting matrix and release liner recycling.

November 20, 2020

Mactac recently announced its role as a leading member in the newly founded Circular Economy for Labels global consortium, which promotes recycling in the self-adhesive label industry.

ASC Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

Totaling $7,000, the scholarships were awarded in the spring to five outstanding students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees.

November 20, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the recipients of its member-only Scholarship Program for the 2019-2020 academic year.

PSTC Board of Directors Announces Shift in Leadership, Officer Positions

Board appointments include Joe Tocci of Intertape Polymer Group Inc. as incoming president, Steve Flannery of Avery Dennison Corp. as vice president, Ed LaForge of MACtac North America as treasurer, and Michel Merkx of American Biltrite Inc. moving to past president.

November 18, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced a number of position changes to its board of directors.

FMA, FGIA, WDMA: Guidelines for Window Replacement without Removal of Exterior Brick Veneer

This document is focused on the full frame replacement without removal of external brick veneer in cases where the cavity between the wall and façade needs to be blocked and sealed.

November 10, 2020

The Fenestration Manufacturers Association (FMA), the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have released a new document focused on replacement windows.