Articles Tagged with ''supply chain''

AkzoNobel to Expand In-House Resin Production

Already underway, the scale-up program will help build resilience against supply disruptions and contribute to financial and Scope 3 (upstream) carbon reduction ambitions.

February 18, 2022

As part of its Grow & Deliver strategy, AkzoNobel has announced plans to invest in the expansion of in-house resin manufacturing.

Specialty Chemicals Insights

Connections, Solutions Take Center Stage at Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show

The Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show will feature more than 165 exhibitors, 39 Exhibitor Showcases, and a series of educational sessions focusing on pressing issues that manufacturers are facing both inside and outside their fence lines.

Jenny Gaines

February 15, 2022

With business booming and companies reaching capacity limits, customers and suppliers throughout the specialty chemical value chain are looking to make business-critical connections in 2022. SOCMA offers that opportunity and more at the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show, which will be held February 28-March 2, at the Omni in Fort Worth, Texas.

From the Editor

Resolving Supply Chain Issues for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

Participants in this issue’s supply chain roundtable discuss current challenges, specific materials that are experiencing supply shortages, end-use sector considerations, and projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 27, 2022

The past year has brought an unprecedented combination of factors that have worked together to impact the supply chain, in some cases severely. The industry’s sustained resolve in navigating this onslaught of material shortages, logistics challenges, and other issues has been impressive. It is unfortunately looking like all of that determination, ingenuity, and flexibility will be required well into 2022.

Builder Confidence Edges Lower on Inflation Concerns

Builder confidence is lower even as consumer demand remains robust.

January 21, 2022

Growing inflation concerns and ongoing supply chain disruptions snapped a four-month rise in builder sentiment, according to the most recent National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

FINAT Reports on Supply Chain Continuity and Sustainability

A FINAT study reports that supply chain issues and sustainable label and packaging solutions are the top concerns regarding label procurement trends with brand owner professionals.

January 20, 2022

FINAT, the European association for the self-adhesive label industry, has released the 16^th edition of its “FINAT RADAR” half-yearly market trends report.

Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges Impacting the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

I recently reached out to key players in the industry to find out what supply chain issues are still in play and how companies are mitigating the various challenges, as well as their projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 10, 2022

The supply chain has seen several major disruptions over the last 20 months or so. As a result of various issues arising from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and the pandemic’s extended impact to natural disasters and more, the adhesive and sealant industry has been dealing with lack of supply, supply and demand disparities, and logistics complications, to name just a few.

IPC Reports Rising Material and Labor Costs Continue to Impact Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain

Nine in 10 electronics manufacturers reported rising materials costs, and more than three-fourths reporting rising labor costs.

January 5, 2022

IPC’s January 2022 global electronics manufacturing supply chain sentiment report found that materials and labor costs continue to be the largest issue facing the electronics supply chain.

Choosing the Right Formulation Software

Electronic laboratory notebook software enables users to store raw materials, formulas, protocols, notes, and more, but which solutions are right for you?

Carolyn Womer

January 5, 2022

When it comes to managing your laboratory or R&D data, having flexible software is a must. It is critical to find software that is both configurable and meets your needs. Electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) software is a standard solution for many companies.

2021 Year in Review

From 2021’s in-depth feature articles to industry news stories, new product releases, and podcasts, readers sought out ASI content like never before.

December 10, 2021

Join us on a walk down memory lane as we revisit our most popular content of 2021.

Photo of the three Henkel Adhesives Technologies 2021 Supplier Awards

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Announces 2021 Supplier Award Recipients: BASF, Eastman, and Schütz

With these annual recognitions, the business unit honors the close and successful collaboration across its value chains.

November 19, 2021

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has awarded three strategic partners with its 2021 Supplier Awards.

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.