The company is investing in projects around the world that maintain steady progress in each of the company’s three sustainability pillars.
June 24, 2021
Within its Adhesive Technologies business unit, Henkel’s Global Operations and Supply Chain organization has put sustainability goals for its operations into action.
How is the industry dealing with supply chain volatility? What end-use markets are offering the most opportunities? Adhesives and sealants leaders share their thoughts on these issues and more.
I recently reached out to key industry players—ranging from raw materials suppliers to manufacturers of finished adhesives and sealants—to get their takes on factors ranging from supply chain volatility and sustainability initiatives to research and development efforts.
The Manufacturing Leadership Awards honor manufacturing companies and leaders that are shaping the future of global manufacturing.
June 22, 2021
The Manufacturing Leadership Council, a division of the National Association of Manufacturers, recently named Dow 2021 Manufacturer of the Year, Large Enterprise.
According to Ashland, the availability of some raw materials, in addition to shipping, logistics, and packaging challenges, is offsetting strong demand and continues to constrain its ability to rebuild inventories and meet customer demand.
June 18, 2021
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently provided an update on preliminary financial results for its fiscal 2021 third quarter and full year.
The continued transition away from brick-and-mortar to ecommerce brings demand for packaging innovations that enable faster delivery and better content protection from shock or temperature variations.
The shift from brick-and-mortar to digital shopping had been under way for some time when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Since 2017, ecommerce revenues have risen from an estimated $1.4 trillion to $2.4 trillion, or about 2.7% of global output.
Areas of collaboration will involve pertinent topics such as the European Green Deal and other regulatory affairs.
April 26, 2021
FEICA (the European voice of the adhesive and sealant industry) and Afera (The European Adhesive Tape Association) recently announced that they intend to work more closely for the benefit of the entire industry.
The additional members expand the association's membership to 142 companies.
April 21, 2021
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently welcomed Johnson Matthey, Sharp International Services, American Chemical Solutions, Kelly Registration Systems, Sage, and Treadstone Advisors.
Responses to these questions will all be compiled to create an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, with the goal of providing insight and context to the challenges and opportunities facing the adhesives and sealants industry.