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IPS Adhesives Reduces Lead Times in Response to Increased Customer Demand

The company reports that its operation and customer service teams have worked over the past 90 days to make internal changes to improve its ability to meet customer commitments.

March 10, 2021

IPS Adhesives recently announced a reduction in lead times for its North America Integra Adhesive and SCIGRIP structural lines of business.

2021 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

How are suppliers of raw materials and chemicals navigating the multiple diverse challenges that have impacted the industry over the past year?

Susan Sutton

March 4, 2021

Before 2020, I always thought it would be fascinating to live through a truly “historic” time. The massive losses of the past year—both human and economic—have cured me of that naïve perspective. However, the continued upheaval has also shown how resilient, supportive, and innovative we can be in the face of multiple crises.

Buckman Announces Price Increases

February 17, 2021

Buckman recently announced global price increases of 8-25% for all product offerings, citing recent increases in the price of raw materials, in addition to rising energy, transportation, labor, and regulatory costs, as contributing factors.

Strategic Solutions

Corporate Planning: The Best Business Interruption Insurance

Successful companies go beyond mitigating risk to ensure sustainable growth.

Karl Davenport

January 6, 2021

While certainly no guarantee of success, a business strategy with robust crisis management increases not only the probability of survival but a faster return to a thriving business. In many cases, it also enables a business to uncover and correct its weaknesses.

Avery Dennison Advances Sustainability Initiatives

Avery Dennison received improved scores on its transparency and actions on climate change, water, and forests from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

December 15, 2020

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced a series of actions that further acknowledge its accelerated sustainability efforts, ending the year with continued progress against its 2025 sustainability goals and recommitting to its role as a sustainability leader within the global value chain.

Ashland Publishes 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report

According to Ashland, its sustainability report and webpages include examples of how the company is improving products and processes while preserving natural resources and enhancing the communities in which it operates.

October 21, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently published its “Corporate Sustainability Report” for 2019.

IMCD Opens New U.S. Headquarters in Greater Cleveland Area

IMCD reportedly developed this new location to accommodate its expanding business, invest in its people and future growth, and complement its global digitalization initiatives to better serve its markets across the U.S.

October 21, 2020

IMCD N.V. recently announced the opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.

SOCMA Urges USITC to Increase Collaboration with Trading Partners to Reduce Trade Barriers

The testimony focused on encouraging ITC to adopt the Rules of Origin from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in future free trade agreements.

October 20, 2020

Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on the “Economic Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Authorities Procedures, 2021 Report.”

European Commission Establishes Raw Materials Alliance

The European Raw Materials Alliance has been established in recognition of the critical importance of raw materials to the European Union’s security, sustainability, and industrial leadership.

October 15, 2020

The European Commission recently launched the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), with the presence of other European Union (EU) institutions, national ministers, industry, unions, and civil society organizations, as well as key industry stakeholders.

Berry Global Facility Achieves ISCC Plus Certification for the Production of Sustainable Nonwovens

ISCC Plus is a supply chain certification for circular materials, both recycled and bio-based.

October 7, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that its Biesheim, France, facility has achieved an International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate (ISCC), which enables the site to sell ISCC Plus-certified nonwovens.