Articles Tagged with ''general manufacturing''

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DL Chemical’s Acquisition of Kraton Leads the News

Last week, readers were most drawn to the planned acquisition of Kraton by DL Chemical.

October 4, 2021

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Mactac Partners with Esker to Adopt Process Automation Solutions

Automating the accounts payable and order management processes is in line with Mactac’s future growth strategy.

September 27, 2021

Mactac^®, a LINTEC company, is partnering with Esker to automate its accounts payable (AP) and order management (OM) processes.

3M Announces Bonding Process Center Evolution

Formerly known as Global Adhesives Solutions Labs, 3M Bonding Process Centers connect customers with local 3M experts to help solve problems and optimize processes.

September 24, 2021

3M recently announced that its Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division is evolving its Bonding Process Centers in St. Paul, Minn.; Neuss, Germany; and Shanghai, China.

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Expansion of Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers

The centers will help U.S. manufacturers implement smart manufacturing technologies to optimize their use of energy and materials.

September 8, 2021

In partnership with the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Institute, the U.S. Department of Energy announced selections for four new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers.

SOCMA Asks EPA to Uphold Revisions Made in 2019 Risk Management Plan Final Rule

The RMP rule is designed to prevent accidental releases at facilities manufacturing specific chemicals.

July 22, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to uphold revisions made in 2019 to the Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rulemaking, which has the support of specialty and batch chemical manufacturers.

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

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2021 ASI Top 20: Leading Global Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

In considering the annual ranking for the ASI Top 20 list of leading adhesive and sealant manufacturers, we focus on sales figures and other details for finished adhesives and sealants, as well as related products such as tapes.

June 30, 2021

Welcome to the 2021 ASI Top 20! Every year, we explore the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants to compile this list. In considering the rankings, we focus on sales figures (and other details) for finished adhesives and sealants, as well as related products such as tapes.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

The expanded facility will house a new energy-efficient coater and production line to manufacture complex, multiple-layer pressure-sensitive tapes.

June 28, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has announced plans to expand its Painesville, Ohio, manufacturing facility by approximately 32,000 sq ft.

Commitment to Reduce Worker Formaldehyde Exposure Reaches 99.7% Compliance

The Voluntary Agreement commits the vast majority of formaldehyde production in Europe, covering 16 countries across the continent.

May 25, 2021

Formacare, the formaldehyde sector group of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), recently presented new results from the Voluntary Agreement to reduce workplace exposure to formaldehyde across Europe.

3M State of Science Index: Public Trust in Science Continues to Grow

Science is heightening the world’s expectations for what is possible, according to the 2021 3M State of Science Index.

May 24, 2021

The 2021 study was fielded from February to March and includes respondents from 17 countries, making it the largest data pool to date.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.