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3M Sales Jump Nearly 10% in 2021 First Quarter

Total sales grew 13.7% in Safety and Industrial, 13.1% in Transportation and Electronics, 9.8% in Consumer, and 6.8% in Health Care.

May 3, 2021

3M recently released its results for the first quarter of 2021, reporting sales grew 9.6% year-on-year to $8.9 billion.

J-B Weld Acquires Herculiner from Old World Industries

Herculiner is a leading truck liner brand purchased by DIY enthusiasts.

April 30, 2021

The J-B Weld^® Co. recently announced its acquisition of the do-it-yourself bed liner brand Herculiner^® from Old World Industries, LLC.

Henkel 3D Printing Facility Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Status

More than 66% of Henkel's Adhesive Technologies production facilities worldwide have reached ZWTL status, including eight in the U.S.

April 30, 2021

Henkel recently announced that its Dixon facility in California has achieved zero production waste to landfill (ZWTL) status.

Berry Global Announces Science-Based Targets to Cut Operational and Supply Chain Emissions

Berry is working to minimize the environmental impact of its operations and limit global warming to 1.5˚C in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

April 29, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it has set science-based targets that reinforce the company's commitment to a circular economy in alignment with the worldwide goal of a net-zero economy by 2050.

MAPEI Marine Division Brings Cruise Design Solutions to Innovation Lounge

Located in Miami, Fla., the Innovation Lounge includes a range of rooms replicating those that are typically found onboard a cruise ship.

April 29, 2021

MAPEI Corp. and interior designer and furniture supplier Shores Global are collaborating with other industry leaders on Innovation Lounge, a space designed to enable vendors across the marine industry to showcase their products to cruise executives.

Steven to Succeed Irvine as Palmer Holland CEO

Irvine will remain as chairman of the board of directors.

April 28, 2021

Palmer Holland recently announced that W. Bryn Irvine will retire as CEO, effective June 30, 2021.

Channeled Resources Installs Catbridge Slitter in Toronto Facility

The slitter will be used with the two coaters located in Toronto, a 40-in. and 22-in. narrow width coater.

April 28, 2021

Channeled Resources Group recently announced that its silicone coating division, GMC, has installed a Catbridge 900 slitter at its plant in Toronto, Ontario.

Sika Increases 2021 Annual Sales Target Following Record-Breaking First Quarter

Sika reported record sales of almost CHF 2 billion (approximately $2.2 billion) in the first quarter of 2021.

April 27, 2021

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Sika recently announced that it has had a dynamic start to the 2021 fiscal year.

Kraton Block Copolymer Granted Section 18 Emergency Exemption by EPA

The EPA exemption will allow Delta Air Lines to use the block copolymer in specific applications in Georgia, Utah, and Minnesota to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

April 27, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a public health emergency exemption under Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) submitted by the Georgia, Utah, and Minnesota Departments of Agriculture for the deployment of Kraton Corp.’s BiaXam™ in specific applications.

DuPont to Build New Adhesives Manufacturing Facility in China

Products manufactured at the facility will serve customers in the transportation industry, primarily vehicle electrification applications and lightweighting.

April 26, 2021

DuPont recently announced that it is investing approximately $30 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, in East China.