Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Greek Adhesives and Sealants Producers Form Industry Association

The association’s inaugural meeting focused on the legal formalities of the founding and the election of the first Administrative Committee.

January 13, 2022

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, and the Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries (HACI) are collaborating to provide support for a nascent organization.

Huntsman Appoints Two New Independent Directors and Announces Governance Changes as Part of Ongoing Board Refreshment

The changes to the board of directors became effective January 1, 2022.

January 13, 2022

Huntsman Corp. recently announced several changes to its board of directors, including the appointment of Curtis E. Espeland and José Muñoz to the board.

Sika Posts Record Sales for 2021

Despite challenges, the company’s sales rose to a record CHF 9.2 billion (approximately $10 billion).

January 12, 2022

Sika recently reported that it performed well in a challenging environment in 2021.

Photo of the MAGNIFIN plant in Breitenau Austria

Huber Engineered Materials Acquires MAGNIFIN

Based in Breitenau, Austria, MAGNIFIN has produced magnesium hydroxide products since 1990.

January 12, 2022

Huber Engineered Materials’ acquisition of RHI Magnesita’s 50% ownership stake in the 50/50 joint venture, MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte GmbH & Co. KG, has closed, effective December 31, 2021.

Strong Growth Projected for Solid Acrylic Resins through 2031

Asia Pacific dominated the global solid acrylic resins market in 2020 due to increases in infrastructure and construction activities.

January 11, 2022

The global solid acrylic resins market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 7.3% in terms of revenue from 2021-2031, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

Henkel Invests in Medical Technology Start-Up Smartz

The companies have signed a joint marketing and joint development agreement.

January 11, 2022

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has strengthened its capabilities to meet the growing demand of smart adult-care solutions by investing in Smartz AG, a medical technology start-up headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.

RPM International Posts Double-Digit Sales Growth for Fiscal Second Quarter

The company recorded net sales for the quarter of $1.64 billion.

January 10, 2022

RPM International Inc. recently announced financial results for its fiscal 2022 second quarter ended November 30, 2021.

TRFA Issues Call for Papers for 2022 Annual Meeting

The meeting is scheduled to take place in Dallas, Texas, May 2-5, 2022.

January 7, 2022

The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) is inviting industry professionals to submit technical papers for its 2022 Annual Meeting.

Renewable Carbon Initiative Outlines Support for Alternative Carbon Sources

Founded in 2020, the Renewable Carbon Initiative aims to support and speed up the transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon for all organic chemicals and materials.

January 6, 2022

More than 30 leading pioneers of the chemical and material sector are welcoming the latest political papers from Brussels, Berlin, and Düsseldorf, Germany, according to recent news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI).

Photo of RadTech's new board member David Walker

RadTech Announces New and Re-elected Board Members

The RadTech board expressed thanks to Todd Fayne of PepsiCo, who has rotated off the board after reaching term limits.

January 6, 2022

RadTech, the nonprofit for ultraviolet and electron beam technologies, recently announced the election of David Walker, president, CTO and co-founder of Azul 3D Inc., as a new RadTech board member.