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Dow Leaders Achieve Recognition on INvolve's 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists

Honorees are recognized for the success in their own careers and efforts to drive for more inclusive workplaces.

May 20, 2021

Dow recently announced that five of its leaders earned recognition on three 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model lists, including Top 20 Advocates, 100 Ethnic Minority Executives, and 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders.

APPLIED Adhesives Acquires Adhezion

Adhezion complements APPLIED Adhesives' customer focus and solution offerings.

May 20, 2021

APPLIED Adhesives recently announced its acquisition of Adhezion, a distributor of adhesive products and application equipment focused on the automotive and packaging markets in North America.

Bostik to Acquire Edge Adhesives Texas

The acquisition is in line with Bostik's growth strategy and expands its presence in North America.

May 19, 2021

Arkema recently announced that Bostik will expand its offerings in high-performance adhesives in the U.S. with the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas.

Prince International to Acquire Ferro in $2.1 Billion All-Cash Transaction

The board of directors of Ferro unanimously approved the agreement.

May 18, 2021

Ferro Corp., a global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Prince International Corp.

Scott Bader Partners with World Land Trust to Offset Carbon Emissions

The company has committed to offset its carbon emissions every year moving forward as part of its Ecology pillar.

May 18, 2021

As part of its centenary celebrations and 2036 vision, Scott Bader has partnered with World Land Trust to offset its global carbon emissions.

Baumann Joins Barentz West Coast North American CASE Team

Baumann has a track record of success in building customer relationships and driving sales in various markets, including plastics, graphic arts, and coatings.

May 17, 2021

Barentz recently announced that Brad Baumann has joined its CASE & Plastics technical sales team as a sales manager covering the West Coast.

H.B. Fuller Achieves Food Safety System Certification in Germany

H.B. Fuller produces and supplies adhesives used to manufacture packaging for many must-needed food and beverage products.

May 17, 2021

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has successfully completed the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000) for its plant in Lüneburg, Germany.

Spencer Silver, Co-Inventor of 3M Post-it Notes, Dies at 80

Silver earned 37 patents during his time at 3M and won several awards, including the 1998 American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention.

May 17, 2021

Spencer Silver, the inventor of the adhesive that would later become an integral part of 3M's Post-it^® Notes, died Saturday, May 8, at his home in St. Paul, Minn.

Avery Dennison Aims for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

The company is raising the bar on its sustainability goals with new targets for 2030.

May 14, 2021

Avery Dennison recently announced its ambition to be net-zero on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Pressure Sensitive Tape Council Plans Upcoming Industry Events

Events include PSTC's 2021 Fall Member Business Meeting in November 2021 and the inaugural Tape Week in May of 2022.

May 14, 2021

Following a shift in strategy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently released details on its plans for members-only and full industry events to be held this year and in 2022.