Articles Tagged with ''general manufacturing''

Sartomer Achieves Worldwide “Double Zero” Safety Milestone

On February 28, 2020, Sartomer accomplished one full year with zero safety incidents in two categories: no recordable injuries and no major process safety events.

March 6, 2020

Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, recently announced that it is celebrating a new “double zero” safety record, achieved at its combined plants, R&D centers, and headquarters around the world.

Sika Joins Supply Chain Sustainability Initiative

Sika reports that its goal is a 12% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per ton manufactured by 2023.

March 2, 2020

Sika recently announced that it has joined the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative as a new member.

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Leadership Change at Adhesives Technology Draws Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in the new president of Adhesives Technology.

Susan Sutton

February 24, 2020

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Improving Shipment Efficiencies in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Challenges exist within many transportation departments, including a lack of drivers, new hours of service rules, fluctuating demand, and higher prices.

David Cahn

February 24, 2020

According to Grand View Research, the global adhesives and sealants market was valued at $52.6 billion in 2017 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.6% from 2018-2025. Increasing demand from automotive, construction, packaging, furniture, footwear, and pressure-sensitive applications are primary factors driving growth.

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Record Sales Spur Berry Global to Top News Spot

Interest from our LinkedIn community helped Berry Global’s recent financial results announcement lead the news last week.

Susan Sutton

February 17, 2020

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Henkel Opens New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in India

With a total investment of about €50 million (approximately $54.7 million), the business unit will serve the growing demand of Indian industries for high-performance solutions in adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products.

February 17, 2020

Henkel Adhesives Technologies recently announced that it has officially inaugurated its new production facility in Kurkumbh, India, near Pune.

Henkel Invests in Machine Learning Software Start-Up Fero Labs

Henkel will support Fero Labs to grow its existing customer base while leveraging the potential of Industry 4.0 applications in its own production sites.

February 10, 2020

Henkel recently announced that it has participated in the latest funding round of Fero Labs, a U.S.-based start-up aiming to optimize industrial processes by using explainable machine learning.

Nouryon to Use Digital Technology from Semiotic Labs to Boost Plant Reliability

The technology has been successfully implemented at Nouryon’s chlorine plant at Ibbenbüren, Germany, and will now be rolled out to seven other sites in Europe.

January 31, 2020

Nouryon has signed a framework agreement to implement self-learning technology developed by Semiotic Labs that helps predict when to maintain and replace pumps and other rotating equipment.

FLEXcon Selects LeanCor Supply Chain Group to Provide Logistics and Transportation Management Solutions

According to FLEXcon, it will receive real-time visibility and optimization of product flowing through its North American transportation network.

January 22, 2020

FLEXcon has selected LeanCor Supply Chain Group as its third-party logistics provider to manage logistics engineering and transportation execution in order to advance performance and deliver an improved customer experience.

Maroon Group Earns Silver Level Recognition from EcoVadis for Third Consecutive Year

Through the comprehensive EcoVadis CSR assessment, Maroon Group was rated on 21 CSR indicators within categories including Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

January 16, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that it has again been granted Silver Level recognition from EcoVadis for it EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.

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.