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ASC Moves World Adhesive and Sealant Conference to April 2022, Announces 2021 Events

While the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference has been postponed to 2022 due to ongoing pandemic concerns, ASC plans to schedule several events for the fall of 2021.

December 4, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it has moved the dates of the 10th World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC), previously scheduled for April 19-21, 2021, to April 25-27, 2022.

3M and Safran Announce Partnership to Design Cleaner Aircraft Interiors

As part of the new collaboration, 3M will provide technologies to help design cleaner aircraft cabin interiors.

November 30, 2020

3M and Safran Cabin are bringing together their strengths and technologies in a new partnership.

Revenue Increases 10% for Intertape Polymer Group in 2020 Third Quarter

IPG’s revenue reached $323 million in the 2020 third quarter, primarily due to increased demand in products with significant e-commerce end market exposure.

November 27, 2020

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently released results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Sales Flat for Ashland in 2020 Fiscal Fourth Quarter

Ashland’s sales were approximately $609 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, flat compared to the prior-year period and 6% greater than this fiscal third quarter.

November 17, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter of its 2020 fiscal year, which ended September 30, 2020.

Sika Expands Shotcrete Admixture Production in France

Though COVID-19 has sparked a contraction in France’s construction sector this year, a recovery is forecast for 2021.

November 16, 2020

Sika has started production of shotcrete admixtures at its main plant in Gournay-en-Bray, France.

Arkema Sees Sales Decline 9% in 2020 Third Quarter

Arkema reports that it experienced a rebound in some markets, such as construction, but industrial markets remain down overall.

November 10, 2020

Arkema recently announced its results for the third quarter of 2020, reporting sales of €1.9 billion (approximately $2.3 billion).

Remodeling Industry Confidence Surges in 2020 Third Quarter

Findings from the National Association of Home Builders’ recent Remodeling Market Index signals residential remodelers’ strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes.

November 6, 2020

The National Association of Home Builders recently released its Remodeling Market Index for the third quarter of 2020.

2020 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

What repercussions has COVID-19 had on price fluctuations and availability for key raw materials used in the adhesives and sealants industry?

Michael Rezai

November 4, 2020

As a vital industrial link between a turbulent oil and gas market and changing consumer needs, the chemical industry has been tested by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Care Sales Surge for 3M in 2020 Third Quarter

In the third quarter of 2020, 3M’s total sales grew 25.5% in Health Care, 6.9% in Safety and Industrial, and 5.6% in Consumer; the Transportation and Electronics segment saw sales decline by 7.4%.

November 2, 2020

3M recently reported that its sales grew 4.5% in the 2020 third quarter compared to the 2019 quarter, to $8.4 billion.

From the Editor

Adhesives and Sealants Industry Finds Gratitude

As an industry, we will gather together virtually for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Virtual Convention and EXPO, which will be held November 4-6.

Susan Sutton

November 2, 2020

By any measure, 2020 has been a difficult year. Indeed, for some, it’s been truly catastrophic. Despite all of the challenges and losses, though, good things have still managed to occur.