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DuPont Breaks Ground on New Facility in East China

The facility will produce a range of materials to advance applications for electrification and lightweighting in support of growing demand for DuPont’s automotive adhesives.

November 22, 2021

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DuPont has broken ground on a previously announced $30 million facility in Zhangjiagang, China.

medmix Joins Adhesive and Sealant Council

Collaboration between the two organizations has reportedly begun.

November 22, 2021

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medmix recently announced that it has joined the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) as a new member.

Graco Opens New Innovation Center in China

The new facility, which is located in South China, will help strengthen the company’s relationships with key customers.

November 19, 2021

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Graco Inc. recently announced the opening of a new South China Innovation Center in DongGuan City, China, focused on serving the electronics industry.

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Henkel Adhesive Technologies Announces 2021 Supplier Award Recipients: BASF, Eastman, and Schütz

With these annual recognitions, the business unit honors the close and successful collaboration across its value chains.

November 19, 2021

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Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has awarded three strategic partners with its 2021 Supplier Awards.

Sika to Acquire MBCC Group for $6 Billion

Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, MBCC Group is active in the field of construction systems and admixture systems.

November 18, 2021

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Sika recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds.

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Announces Global Price Increase

The increase will take effect December 1, 2021, or as contracts and agreements allow.

November 18, 2021

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Sekisui Specialty Chemicals recently announced that it will increase the price of Selvol^® polyvinyl alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc^®, Selvol Ultalux^®, and Selvol Premiol^® products.

Fiscal 2021 Sales Increase 5% for Ashland

The company reports that demand trends improved throughout the year following the onset of the global pandemic in fiscal year 2020.

November 17, 2021

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Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced financial results for its fourth quarter and 2021 fiscal year, which ended September 30, 2021.

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Evonik Enhances Polyurethane Additives Capabilities with New Innovation Center

The focus of the new laboratory is on high-growth application areas, including low-emission catalysts for high-quality coatings and adhesives.

November 17, 2021

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Evonik recently announced that it has expanded with a new state-of-the-art polyurethane (PU) laboratory and innovation facility at its Essen Goldschmidt site in Germany.

FEICA Commissions Study on Safety of Packaging Hot Melts

Three approaches were used in the study: extraction of hot melt, migration simulation of hot melt, and real storage tests.

November 16, 2021

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FEICA recently announced that it had commissioned a study from Laboratory Lommatzsch & Säger to look into the potential migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons from typical packaging hot melts.

Arkema Sales Jump Almost 30% in 2021 Third Quarter

Sales in the Adhesive Solutions segment were up 10.1% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020.

November 16, 2021

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Supported by accelerating demand for high-performance materials in an environment marked by strong inflation of raw materials and supply chain disruptions, Arkema recently reported group sales of €2.4 billion (approximately $2.8 billion) in the third quarter.