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DuPont Wins 2021 ASC Innovation Award; Kraton and Arkema Named Runners-Up

The award-winning two-component spray polyurethane foam products from DuPont are used to air seal and insulate various spaces within the building envelope.

November 1, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently recognized the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry.

Omya Increases Pricing for Calcium Carbonate Products

October 29, 2021

Omya recently announced that it will significantly increase prices for its calcium carbonate products globally, beginning November 1, 2021, or as customer contracts allow.

3M Sees Strong Sales Growth in 2021 Third Quarter

3M reported increased sales in all the company’s business segments.

October 29, 2021

3M recently reported its results for the third quarter of 2021, including a 7.1% increase in total sales (to $8.9 billion), compared to the 2020 third quarter.

Evonik Expands Production of Organic Dispersions for Heat Sealing Applications

Evonik reports that customers in the packaging industry and their need for easier recycling of plastic packaging are driving demand.

October 28, 2021

Evonik recently announced that it has expanded its production capacity for organic dispersions used for heat sealing applications.

Elkem Launches Global Climate Roadmap

The company has set a long-term goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

October 28, 2021

Elkem recently announced a new climate roadmap detailing how the company plans to develop its business in line with the aim of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to well below 2˚C.

Covestro’s Danielmeier Named President of German Chemical Society

The assignment will become effective January 1, 2022.

October 27, 2021

Covestro recently announced that Karsten Danielmeier, Ph.D., currently head of growth businesses in the company’s Coatings and Adhesives Business Entity, will become president of the German Chemical Society.

Barentz Reorganizes Specialty Intermediates Vertical

The reorganization will bring a streamlined product portfolio of synthesis, blending, and multiple packaging capabilities to end markets across North America.

October 27, 2021

Barentz recently announced that it has renamed its Specialty Intermediates vertical to Synthesis Solutions.

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.