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Collaboration Between Ontex and Bostik Sends Feminine Care Products to Girls in Zambia

Bostik’s product line includes adhesives for the production of disposable hygiene articles, and many employees are familiar with the issue of “period poverty.”

March 16, 2020

Ontex and Bostik are working together to provide feminine hygiene products to low-income girls in Zambia.

Specialty Adhesion Applications Spur Demand for Silyl-Modified Polymers

With silyl-modified polymers offering features of both polyurethane and silicon, the market is receiving immense traction.

March 16, 2020

The silyl-modified polymers market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 4.6% from 2019-2029, as demand for new and lightweight assembly materials in transportation and wind energy applications soars.

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Postponed

ASC reports that it is working to secure dates to reschedule WAC2020 at the same venue for a later date in 2020.

March 13, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), organizer of the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, has announced that the event will be postponed due to COVID-19.

3M and The BrandLab Partner to Expand Diversity in the Design Sector

The design talent collaboration includes the expansion of existing internship programs and the addition of a classroom program.

March 13, 2020

3M and The BrandLab recently announced a two-year initiative (2020-2021) focused on driving diversity within creative career paths.

Azelis Americas CASE Appointed U.S. Distributor for Momentive Polyurethane Additives

Effective May 10, 2020, the agreement expands Azelis’ commercial relationship with Momentive.

March 13, 2020

Azelis Americas CASE, LLC recently announced that it has been appointed U.S. distributor by Momentive Performance Materials USA LLC for its polyurethane additives products.

Dow Technologies Help Retrofit Olympic Stadium for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

According to Dow, its technologies will help enable, protect, enhance, and maintain the integrity and performance of key infrastructure systems for the 72,400-sq-m Olympic Stadium.

March 12, 2020

Serving as the main venue for the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964, Tokyo’s newly inaugurated Olympic Stadium has been reimagined for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and constructed with multiple Dow technologies.

EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Progress in Advancing Chemical Safety

Since 1970, the EPA has promoted innovation and advanced the science needed to reduce the environmental impacts associated with design, manufacturing, and use of chemicals.

March 12, 2020

In commemoration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary, the agency is celebrating progress that has been made in advancing chemical safety.

Housing Production Shows Solid Start to 2020

Regionally in January 2020, combined single- and multi-family housing production increased 31.9% in the Northeast and 1.2% in the West.

March 11, 2020

While total housing starts decreased 3.6% in January 2020, overall permits surged to a 13-year high.

Avery Dennison Announces Change in Board Leadership

Patrick T. Siewert will serve as lead independent director, replacing David E.I. Pyott, who has decided not to stand for reelection so that he may spend time on other endeavors.

March 11, 2020

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced an upcoming change in the leadership structure of its board of directors.