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VanHaerents and Paskonis Join Avery Dennison’s Automotive Team

Michael VanHaerents has been appointed to the role of business development manager, automotive OEM, while Kristina Paskonis has been named key account manager.

May 16, 2019

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes North America recently announced the appointments of Michael VanHaerents and Kristina Paskonis to key roles on the company’s automotive team.

DOE Recognizes Eastman Chemical for Manufacturing Leadership

The DOE reports that Eastman has improved its energy productivity by approximately 12% since joining the Better Plants Challenge, putting the company more than halfway toward meeting its goal.

May 16, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that it had recognized the energy productivity achievements of Eastman Chemical.

Henkel Acquires 3D Printing and Industrial Inkjet Company Molecule

Molecule provides advanced solutions for 3D printing applications (including medical device, aerospace, automotive, and a variety of consumer goods) and industrial inkjet materials.

May 15, 2019

Henkel recently announced its acquisition of U.S.-based Molecule Corp., a privately owned, technology-driven enterprise focused on product innovation in additive manufacturing.

OMNOVA and Maroon Group Expand Distribution Partnership

Effective May 1, 2019, Maroon Group became the U.S. distributor for OMNOVA’s Chemigum® and Sunigum® specialty elastomers.

May 15, 2019

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced an expanded distribution agreement with Maroon Group.

Sales Dip for Berry Global in 2019 Fiscal Second Quarter

Net sales in Berry Global’s Engineered Materials segment decreased by $27 million (4%) from the 2018 quarter to $628 million.

May 14, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its second fiscal quarter 2019 results (the March 2019 quarter).

American Label Wins Inkspiration Award for Gin Bottle Labels

The attendee-voted award was given for the labels American Label produced for Denver-based Deviation Distilling and its line of gin bottles.

May 14, 2019

American Label recently announced that it was presented the HP Inkspiration award for the Labels/Shrink Sleeve category at the recent Dscoop Edge 2019 conference in Orlando.

ASC Announces 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference & Expo

The theme for WAC2020 will be “Securing the Future.”

May 13, 2019

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it will serve as the official host of the 10th World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC) in Chicago.

Morford Steps Down from RPM Board

Morford was elected to the RPM board of directors in 2013 after a 20-year career with the U.S. Department of Justice, which included an appointment by President George W. Bush as acting U.S. deputy attorney general.

May 13, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Craig Morford has stepped down from his position on the RPM board of directors.

DuPont Showcases E-Mobility Solutions at The Battery Show

Drivers for reliable and efficient e-mobility reportedly include lightweighting, thermal management, safety, NVH (noise, vibration, and hardness), vehicle structure/durability, sensing, control, and connectivity.

May 10, 2019

DuPont recently announced that, through its AHEAD™ (Accelerating Hybrid-Electric Autonomous Driving) initiative, it showcased solutions that address desired attributes at The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo.