News - Articles - Page 250 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Sika Announces 2020 Financial Results, Taps Hasler to Succeed Schuler in May

The company reports that its 2020 fiscal year was overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a number of severe effects for the construction and automotive sectors.

February 25, 2021

Sika announced its 2020 financial results, including sales of approximately CHF 7.9 billion (~ $8.8 billion), and the appointment of a new CEO.

ASC, CATIA, and FEICA Announce Revisions to Joint Adhesives and Sealants Classification Manual

Readers of industry market reports from ASC, FEICA, and CATIA will now be able to refer to harmonized definitions and compare industry market data between North America, the European Union, and Asia.

February 25, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council, FEICA, and the China Adhesives and Tape Industry Association have partnered to update and harmonize adhesive and sealant industry terms, definitions, and market segmentation published in the "ASC-CATIA-FEICA Adhesives and Sealants Classification Manual."

Kraton Increases Prices for Pine Chemicals and AMS Portfolio

February 24, 2021

Kraton Corp. announced a general price increase of 10% across its entire Pine Chemicals and AMS portfolio.

Glass Bonding Adhesives Market Exhibits Significant Growth

Growth of the glass bonding adhesives market is sustained by rising application in a range of industries, including construction, automotive, and healthcare.

February 24, 2021

The global glass bonding adhesives market is anticipated to expand at over 7% CAGR through 2030, according to a recent report by Fact.MR.

Bostik Aims to Strengthen Brazilian Adhesives Business with Poliplas Acquisition

Poliplas is a key player in the Brazilian adhesives market with a strong presence in different distribution channels.

February 24, 2021

Arkema recently announced that Bostik will reinforce its presence in the fast-growing Brazilian construction adhesives market with the planned acquisition of Poliplas Ltda., a producer of hybrid technology sealants and adhesives.

EcoVadis Awards Silver Rating to Sulzer Mixpac's Haag Site

The Haag facility has worked on reducing its energy and water usage through initiatives that include installation of solar panels and replacement of fuel oil heating systems by heat pumps, among others.

February 23, 2021

Sulzer Mixpac recently announced that EcoVadis, provider of business sustainability ratings, has awarded a Silver rating to the company's site in Haag, Switzerland.

Ashland Reports Solid Performance in First 2021 Fiscal Quarter

Sales were approximately $552 million, up 4% compared to the prior-year period, as growth was realized in all three of Ashland's business groups.

February 23, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, which ended December 31, 2020.

PPG’s Swarup Named Winner of 2021 Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings

Swarup's career at PPG has focused on developing and commercializing novel polymer architectures for the coatings industry.

February 22, 2021

Shanti Swarup, Ph.D., will receive the 2021 Roy W. Tess Award during the 262^nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Atlanta, Ga.

LANXESS to Acquire Emerald Kalama Chemical

The sale will include all of Emerald's operations in Washington state, the UK, and the Netherlands.

February 22, 2021

Emerald Kalama Chemical recently announced that affiliates of its majority owner, American Securities LLC, have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Emerald to LANXESS AG.

LaFata Named President of Dunmore

Phil LaFata has experience starting manufacturing companies and has held executive leadership positions in plastics casting and coating companies focused on the graphics industry.

February 19, 2021

Dunmore, a Steel Partners company, recently announced that Phil LaFata has been chosen as its new president.