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Dow Opens Pack Studios Facility in Spain

Dow’s Pack Studios facilities reportedly help customers address packaging sustainability by providing a testing platform to shorten development cycles for new formats and load stability innovation.

November 6, 2020

Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business unit of Dow, recently introduced Pack Studios Tarragona, the 10th in a global network of Pack Studios sites.

Remodeling Industry Confidence Surges in 2020 Third Quarter

Findings from the National Association of Home Builders’ recent Remodeling Market Index signals residential remodelers’ strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes.

November 6, 2020

The National Association of Home Builders recently released its Remodeling Market Index for the third quarter of 2020.

Brenntag and CheMondis Announce Cooperation in Digital Sales and Marketing for Chemicals

The collaboration will start with making Brenntag’s portfolio for paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants gradually available for online purchase on CheMondis in the German market.

November 5, 2020

Brenntag and CheMondis, a B2B online marketplace for chemicals in Europe, recently announced an agreement to jointly accelerate digital sales and marketing for the chemical industry.

Sun Chemical Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

The report describes Sun Chemical’s emphasis on sustainability in the way it develops, manufactures, and distributes its products.

November 5, 2020

Sun Chemical recently announced that it has released its 11th annual “Corporate Sustainability Report” for the year ending 2019.

Huntsman Sells India-Based DIY Consumer Adhesives Business to Pidilite

The all-cash transaction is valued at up to $285 million, excluding customary working capital and other adjustments.

November 4, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has sold its India-based do-it-yourself (DIY) consumer adhesives business, part of the Advanced Materials division, to Pidilite Industries Ltd.

Adhesives Technology Announces 250 DOT Approvals Nationwide

These additions bring the total of ATC products approved in Alabama to nine and push the company’s nationwide approvals to 250.

November 4, 2020

The Alabama Department of Transportation (DOT) recently issued an approval for three Adhesives Technology Corp. products for use on its highways and bridges.

Applied Adhesives Acquires Premier Packaging Solutions

Based in Chattanooga, Tenn., Premier Packaging Solutions is a distributor of hot-melt and water-based adhesives.

November 3, 2020

Applied Adhesives recently announced that it has acquired Premier Packaging Solutions.

Union Tool Announces Management Changes

Mike Simpson has retired from his role as co-president of Union Tool, while Nick Simpson and Chas Simpson have been named vice presidents.

November 3, 2020

The Union Tool Corp. recently announced a series of management changes to its family-owned business, which was founded by Karl J. Heinzelman in 1944.

Health Care Sales Surge for 3M in 2020 Third Quarter

In the third quarter of 2020, 3M’s total sales grew 25.5% in Health Care, 6.9% in Safety and Industrial, and 5.6% in Consumer; the Transportation and Electronics segment saw sales decline by 7.4%.

November 2, 2020

3M recently reported that its sales grew 4.5% in the 2020 third quarter compared to the 2019 quarter, to $8.4 billion.

Emerald Kalama Chemical Completes FIFRA Registration for Sodium Benzoate Product

Emerald Kalama Chemical reports that FIFRA registration makes its Kalaguard SB sodium benzoate available for use in North America for in-container control of bacteria, yeasts, and molds in industrial and household products.

November 2, 2020

Emerald Kalama Chemical recently announced that it has completed registration for Kalaguard SB sodium benzoate as a new active ingredient under the Fungicide Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).