Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Wacker to Raise Prices for Silicones Globally

March 16, 2021

Wacker recently announced plans to raise prices for its entire silicones product range.

Fogel Joins Mule-Hide as Territory Manager for Southern Virginia

A 10-year veteran of the roofing industry, Fogel most recently opened and managed the Roofing Supply Group (RSG) branch in Richmond, Va.

March 15, 2021

Mule-Hide Products Co. recently announced that it has named Matt Fogel territory manager for the newly created Southern Virginia territory.

Berry Global Highlights Continued Focus on Corporate Sustainability in 2020 Impact Report

The company has invested heavily in increased access to recycled content and is helping its customers achieve the growing needs of their consumers.

March 15, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently released its 2020 Impact Report and GRI Index against its Impact 2025 strategy.

Kraton Announces Global Price Increase for HSBC Products

March 12, 2021

Kraton Corp. has announced a general price increase for all HSBC products.

Germain and Sullivan Tapped for New Roles with tesa

Germain will lead the company's business and operations for Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

March 12, 2021

Daniel Germain has been appointed regional manager, tesa North America, replacing Paul Sullivan, who is taking over a new role as head of growth markets in North America.

BDK Industrial Products Becomes Part of Swiss ATP Adhesive Systems Group

ATP reports that the combination strengthens the market position of both companies and allows a wider range of tailor-made solutions for customers.

March 11, 2021

UK-based specialized adhesive tape converter BDK Industrial Products Ltd. is becoming part of water-based adhesive tapes manufacturer ATP Adhesive Systems Group.

Automotive Team at Huntsman Polyurethanes Celebrates Supplier Award from Toyota Boshoku Europe

Huntsman received a Bronze Quality award for Superior Performance.

March 11, 2021

Huntsman Polyurethanes' automotive experts are celebrating after receiving a best performing supplier award from Toyota Boshoku Europe.

New Home Sales Higher in January

New home sales increased in the Midwest, the South, and the West, while decreasing in the Northeast.

March 10, 2021

Strong demand stemming from low interest rates, favorable demographics, and a suburban shift for home building to smaller, more affordable housing markets helped to lift new home sales in January 2021, but rising lumber and material costs threaten to blunt this momentum.

IPS Adhesives Reduces Lead Times in Response to Increased Customer Demand

The company reports that its operation and customer service teams have worked over the past 90 days to make internal changes to improve its ability to meet customer commitments.

March 10, 2021

IPS Adhesives recently announced a reduction in lead times for its North America Integra Adhesive and SCIGRIP structural lines of business.

Dow to Establish South China Specialties Hub

The multi-year project will reportedly provide customers local access to Dow's portfolio of products and technologies.

March 10, 2021

Dow recently announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Zhanjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee (Zhanjiang EDZ) to build the Dow South China Specialties Hub.