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Editor's Memo

Building Distributor Partnerships in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Strong distributor relationships can bring advanced benefits to help companies in the adhesives and sealants industry succeed.

Susan Sutton

July 1, 2019

I’ve been watching a lot of the FIFA Women’s World Cup matches, and the level of competition has really kicked up since the 2015 event. It’s great to watch experienced, well-honed teams like England and France work together with such skill and efficiency. I can’t help but draw parallels to the successful partnerships we see between distributors, raw materials and chemicals suppliers, and manufacturers and end users in the adhesives and sealants industry.

FLEXcon Acquires Narrow Web Embossing Machine

FLEXcon will use the narrow web embossing machine during the development of new microstructures.

June 28, 2019

FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that it has acquired a narrow web embossing machine with a portion of the funds received from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grant awarded to Carpe Diem Technologies.

SEMICON West Helps Attendees Move "Beyond Smart"

SEMICON West will reportedly take aim at global electronics manufacturing industry disruptors with programs and pavilions focused on critical areas of industry growth.

June 28, 2019

The 49th SEMICON West will be held July 9-11, 2019, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Adhesives & Sealants in Paradise: FEICA 2019

FEICA’s 2019 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference & EXPO is expected to attract more than 600 industry leaders from all over the world.

June 21, 2019

This year’s FEICA European Adhesive and Sealant Conference & EXPO will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from September 11-13.

Strengthening the Adhesives and Sealants Industry's Future

The ASC's dynamic three-day Annual Spring Conference and Expo enabled attendees to broaden their knowledge, see the latest technologies, and network with peers.

Susan Sutton

June 14, 2019

The adhesives and sealants community gathered in Philadelphia April 8-10 for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Spring Conference and Expo.

Henkel Opens European Hub for Aerospace Adhesive Solutions

With an investment of about €35 million (approximately $39.4 million), Henkel aims to serve the constantly growing demand for high-performance solutions supporting key trends in the global aerospace industry.

June 12, 2019

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit recently officially inaugurated its new production facility for aerospace applications in Montornès del Vallès (Montornès), Spain.

FLEXcon’s New Scanning Electron Microscope is Online

The goal of the SEM acquisition is to enable imagery and analysis of micro-embossed film samples during the development of new microstructures.

June 12, 2019

FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that its new scanning electron microscope (SEM) is up and running.

Henkel Showcases Sustainable Solutions for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy

Henkel shared several solutions that the adhesives technical teams are developing to enable and enhance sustainable and recyclable products in the packaging, consumer, and constructions industries.

June 5, 2019

Henkel Corp. recently welcomed Governor Phil Murphy to its facility in Bridgewater, N.J., to showcase products and designs for customers to enable more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for consumers.

Covestro Supports 2019 Carbon Footprint Challenge

The Carbon Footprint Challenge invites students and young professionals from all over the world to share ideas to fight climate change on an open innovation online platform.

June 5, 2019

Covestro recently announced that, for the second consecutive year, it is a partner of the global Carbon Footprint Challenge, an international business idea competition supported by leading global companies such as Bühler, Evonik, and Oracle, as well as nine top European universities connected to the Unitech network.

Kraton Publishes 2018 Sustainability Report

In 2018, Kraton certified 11 new product families under the European Biobased Certification Scheme, which specifies and validates a product’s biomass amount based on the European standard EN 16785-1.

May 31, 2019

Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its “2018 Sustainability Report,” highlighting continued efforts to integrate sustainability throughout the organization.