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Electronics Manufacturing Outlook Continues to Darken

Among the survey results, companies report that they continue to face difficulty in finding qualified talent.

November 15, 2021

A new global survey conducted by IPC found that the global shortage of semiconductors and other components continues to have serious consequences for electronics manufacturers.

Scott Bader New Facility in Northamptonshire

Scott Bader Announces New Facility in Northamptonshire

Completion of the new facility is expected in November.

November 15, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced that it is continuing to invest in the region with a new facility at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, UK.

Nordson Demonstrates Solutions for SMT Technology and Electronics Manufacturing at NEPCON ASIA 2021

The company featured technologies and products from the Nordson Electronics Solutions and Nordson Test & Inspection divisions.

November 12, 2021

Nordson Corp. recently announced that it showcased solutions for electronics manufacturing, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), surface mount technology (SMT), and semiconductor packaging at the NEPCON Asia tradeshow in Shenzhen, China.

Dow Plans Program for Carbon-Neutral Silicones in Building Façades

This carbon-offset program can help decrease the environmental impact of buildings and achieve better green building certification ratings.

November 12, 2021

Dow recently announced its plan for a 2022 launch of what the company calls the world's first commercially available carbon-neutrality program for silicone materials used for structural glazing, insulating glass, and weather sealing.

Photo of the solar array at the Huber facility in Quincy, Illinois

Huber Engineered Materials Plant Completes Solar Array

J.M. Huber reports that the plant is receiving more than 60% of its power from the array during daylight hours.

November 11, 2021

J.M. Huber Corp. and SolAmerica Energy recently announced the completion of a 1.8-megawatt (DC), ground-mounted solar array located at the Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) Fire Retardant Additives Marblehead facility in Quincy, Ill.

SBTi Approves Avery Dennison’s Emission Reduction Targets

SBTi mobilizes companies to set science-based targets in the transition to the low-carbon economy.

November 11, 2021

Avery Dennison recently announced that its emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Renewable Carbon Initiative Celebrates First Anniversary

In the past year, the Renewable Carbon Initiative has grown from 11 founding members to 30 member companies.

November 10, 2021

After its launch on September 20, 2020, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) celebrated its first anniversary this fall.

Henkel Continues on Growth Path with Strong Sales Increase in 2021 Third Quarter

The strong sales growth in the third quarter was driven predominantly by the Adhesive Technologies business unit.

November 10, 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, Henkel reports that it continued on its growth path and achieved total sales of around €5.1 billion (approximately $5.9 billion).

Eastman to Sell Adhesives Resins Business to Synthomer

The sale consists of hydrocarbon resins, pure monomer resins, polyolefin polymers, rosins and dispersions, and oleochemical and fatty-acid based resins product lines.

November 9, 2021

Eastman Chemical Co. recently announced that it and certain of its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement to sell its adhesives resins assets and business to Synthomer plc for a total cash consideration of $1 billion.

Elkem to Expand Specialty Silicones Production in France

The expansion is the largest organic investment project in Elkem’s European silicones franchise in a decade.

November 9, 2021

Elkem recently announced a strategic investment plan to expand specialty silicones supply for customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Americas.