Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Kisling Structural Adhesives Receive Fire-Related Certifications for Rail Transport

Kisling selected a number of its adhesives to be extensively tested in a special fire laboratory.

April 13, 2020

Kisling AG recently announced that its ergo range of structural adhesives has been tested and certified to meet fire protection requirements in rail transport vehicles.

U.S. DOT and EPA Issue Final Rule on Fuel Economy Standards

The final rule will increase stringency of CAFE and carbon dioxide emissions standards by 1.5% each year through model year 2026.

April 13, 2020

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released the final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule, setting corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) and carbon dioxide emissions standards for model years 2021-2026 for passenger cars and light trucks.

Emerald Kalama Chemical Names Herbst Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Specialties

In this role, Wendy Herbst will be responsible for the strategic direction and all commercial and operational aspects of the global business.

April 10, 2020

Emerald Kalama Chemical recently announced that it has appointed Wendy Herbst vice president and general manager of its Consumer Specialties business.

FEICA Announces Cancellation of Annual Conference Due to COVID-19

FEICA will be reaching out to attendees and exhibitors to organize refunds or to reschedule their participation for 2021.

April 10, 2020

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced that the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the cancellation of its European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO.

Pandemic Prompts ExxonMobil to Reduce 2020 Capex by 30%

As market conditions evolve, ExxonMobil will continue evaluating the impacts of decreased demand on its 2020 production levels, as well as longer-term production impacts.

April 9, 2020

ExxonMobil recently announced it is reducing its 2020 capital spending by 30% and lowering cash operating expenses by 15% in response to low commodity prices resulting from oversupply and demand weakness from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lin Named Winner of 2020 Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings

For more than 20 years, Qinghuang Lin has reportedly made impactful contributions to the field of advanced photoresist coatings for modern electronics.

April 9, 2020

The officers and Award Committee of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) recently announced that the winner of the Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings for 2020 is Qinghuang Lin, Ph.D.

Arkema Realigns Organization to Focus on Specialty Materials with Three Business Segments

By 2024, Arkema aims to generate sales of €10-11 billion (approximately $10.9-12 billion) for the specialty materials businesses.

April 8, 2020

Arkema recently announced its ambition to become a world leader in specialty materials realigned around three coherent businesses: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions.

Nouryon to Acquire Metal Alkyls Business from Sasol

The transaction is expected to be finalized during the second quarter, after which Nouryon will gradually move production to its site in Rotterdam.

April 8, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Sasol’s merchant triethyl aluminum business, including its specialty fleet of returnable cylinders.

What Impact Does Residential Construction Have on the U.S. Economy?

Building 1,000 average single-family homes creates 2,900 full-time jobs and generates $110.96 million in taxes and fees for all levels of government, according to NAHB’s “National Impact of Home Building and Remodeling” report.

April 8, 2020

A recent study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that housing stands poised to lead the economic rebound once social distancing and other virus mitigation efforts show success in containing the coronavirus pandemic.

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Rescheduled for 2021; ASC Adds Annual Convention in November 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has created a U.S.-based Annual Convention & EXPO, to be held November 4-6, 2020, at the Omni Louisville in Louisville, Ky.

April 7, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it has secured dates in April 2021 for the rescheduled World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC).