Articles Tagged with ''innovation''

Henkel Adhesive Technologies 2019 Supplier Awards

Henkel Recognizes Eastman, BYK, and Evonik in Annual Supplier Awards

According to Henkel Adhesive Technologies, it honors the close and successful collaboration across the value chains with these awards.

November 14, 2019

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has rewarded the performance of its strategic partners with its annual Supplier Awards.

Eastman Hydrocarbon Resin Nominated for Hygienix Innovation Award

Eastman reports that its Regalite UltraPure resin family addresses consumer concerns associated with odor, volatile organic compounds, and trace chemicals in the hygiene industry.

November 12, 2019

Regalite UltraPure from Eastman, a new class of clean tackifying hydrocarbon resins, is one of three products nominated for the 2019 Hygienix Innovation Award.

Nouryon and Forge Nano to Collaborate on Ultra-Thin Coatings Technology

The technology, called atomic layer deposition (ALD), reportedly has the potential to open up new applications.

November 11, 2019

Nouryon and U.S.-based startup Forge Nano have agreed to explore a joint collaboration in ultra-thin coatings for high-growth applications such as batteries and catalysts.

Adhesion Society Extends Abstract Deadline for Annual Meeting

The Adhesion Society’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be held February 23-26 in Charleston, S.C.

October 17, 2019

The abstract deadline for the Adhesion Society’s 2020 Annual Meeting has been extended to October 18.

Covestro to Launch Concept Shoe Designs Incorporating Advanced Materials at K 2019

Various material solutions from Covestro are reportedly worked in the shoes’ design, exemplifying the benefits of each material.

October 14, 2019

Covestro will unveil material concepts for running and basketball shoes that it has created with Chinese designer Axis Liu at the K 2019 trade fair, which will be held October 16-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Sika Announces New Multi-Component Business Strategy

By targeting the six pillars of market penetration, innovation, operational efficiency, acquisitions, strong corporate values, and sustainability, Sika plans to grow by 6-8% per year up to 2023.

October 10, 2019

At the recent 2019 Sika Capital Markets Day, CEO Paul Schuler presented the company’s new Strategy 2023, which reportedly builds on the current growth model.

Cultivating Leadership in the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

Key leaders in the adhesive and sealant industry will come together to cultivate their skills at the ASC's 2019 Executive Leadership Conference.

Susan Sutton

October 8, 2019

Vince Lombardi famously said, “Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.”

FEICA 2019 European adhesive and sealants conference

Organizers Celebrate Successful 2019 FEICA Event

One of the main threads through FEICA 2019 was reportedly how innovations in adhesives and sealants can help solve some of the biggest issues facing the world by improving product efficiency and circularity, thus creating a more sustainable society.

September 27, 2019

According to event organizers, 650 participants from 34 countries attended the 2019 FEICA Conference and Expo September 11-13 to discuss the European adhesive and sealant industry’s sustainable supply chain management, market drivers and trends, innovative solutions, and technological advancements.

Covestro Accelerates Global R&D Network with Updated Research Lab in Japan

Covestro’s laboratory upgrade will reportedly further increase prototype capabilities to create innovative solutions for Japanese industrial partners and customers.

September 24, 2019

Covestro reports that it is further accelerating its global R&D capabilities with the recent upgrade of its Innovation Center Japan.

Using Novel Emulsion-Based Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives in High-Performance Applications

New pressure-sensitive adhesives have been developed that can rival existing solvent acrylic and radiation-curable technologies used in high-performance tape and label applications.

Yong Park

September 20, 2019

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) have become more popular in demanding tape and label applications.

Adhesive manufacturers are increasingly turning to bio-based materials and eliminating PFAS from their products, all while striving to meet technical specifications and cost constraints. AI offers powerful capabilities for multi-objective optimization, enabling industry leaders to reformulate their products efficiently and effectively.