Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Scott Bader Establishes Scott Bader Italia

The new location will help the company serve customers in sectors such as the marine, land transportation, and building and construction markets.

October 26, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced the formation of Scott Bader Italia, a new location to serve the company’s growing base of Italian customers.

Arkema Showcases Diverse Product Range at 2021 Adhesive and Sealant Conference

The company will discuss innovations in binders, rheology modifiers, and toughening agents at tabletop 100.

October 26, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it is showcasing its full range of products and technologies for formulators of adhesives and sealants at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2021 Annual Convention & EXPO.

Scapa Healthcare Signs Technology Licensing Agreement with Synedgen for Wound Care Technology

Under the terms of the agreement, Scapa Healthcare has exclusive rights over Synedgen’s glycopolymer technology in the field of dermal wounds and surgical care applications.

October 25, 2021

Scapa Healthcare and Synedgen Inc. have signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement for two wound care treatments developed using Synedgen’s proprietary glycochemistry technology platform.

LANXESS to Present Expanded Portfolio for Adhesives and Sealants at ASC Convention & EXPO

The company will feature plasticizers, modifiers, urethane systems, and biocides at booth 308.

October 25, 2021

LANXESS recently announced that it will participate in the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Convention & EXPO, which is taking place October 25-27 in ChampionsGate, Fla.

SOCMA Week Sessions Added to Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show

The added educational sessions will be held on Monday, February 28.

October 22, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced the inclusion of educational programming for the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show in Fort Worth, Texas.

Berry Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Three Facilities in North America

With the addition of these sites, Berry now has a total of 39 manufacturing facilities across three continents that have achieved the ISCC PLUS certification.

October 22, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced its first three sites in North America to achieve the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS designation.

Sartomer Specialty Resins Earn USDA Certified Biobased Label

The label assures that the percentage of renewable bio-based content is third-party certified and monitored by the USDA.

October 21, 2021

Sartomer, part of the Coating Solutions segment of Arkema, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved five SARBIO^® specialty acrylate and methacrylate resins based on renewable raw materials to carry the agency's Certified Biobased Product label.

Fortis Acquires Quality Tape and Label

October 21, 2021

QTL specializes in providing digital shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and pressure-sensitive labels to the craft beer, nutraceutical, food, and health and beauty end markets.

Kraton Sets Energy Surcharge for Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymer Products

October 20, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced an energy surcharge increase of €250/MT (approximately $290) for all hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) products produced in Europe.

Sullivan Leaves RPM Following Elimination of Chief Restructuring Officer Position; Kinser Named Vice President of Operations

RPM has established a more permanent long-term manufacturing, procurement, and environmental, health, and safety team, which Timothy R. Kinser will lead.

October 20, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced that as a result of the May 31, 2021, successful completion of its MAP to Growth operating improvement program, the decision was made to eliminate the chief restructuring officer position, which was held by Michael H. Sullivan.