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Shelar Named Innovation and Technology Team Leader for Chromaflo Technologies

Smita Shelar is responsible for systematically improving existing product performance, developing and launching new innovative technologies, and driving Chromaflo’s alternate raw materials (ARMs) program.

October 5, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Smita Shelar has been appointed Innovation and Technology team leader.

2021 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Opens Call for Speakers

The abstract submission deadline for the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference is November 5, 2020.

October 5, 2020

Interested parties are invited to submit a presentation proposal (abstract) for inclusion in the 2021 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference program.

Hexion to Sell Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine, and Forest Products Resins Businesses

The transaction includes approximately 900 associates and 11 manufacturing facilities globally, where phenolic specialty resins and engineered thermoset molding compounds are produced.

October 2, 2020

Hexion Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell multiple businesses to Black Diamond and Investindustrial for approximately $425 million.

Dar-Tech Appoints Tabasso Marketing Director

Gina M. Tabasso is responsible for enhancing Dar-Tech’s brand, serving current customers’ and suppliers’ marketing needs, and generating leads through traditional and digital marketing channels.

October 2, 2020

Gina M. Tabasso has been named Dar-Tech Inc.’s new marketing director.

Dow Outlines Details of Restructuring Program

Dow is implementing a restructuring program to reduce its global workforce costs by approximately 6% and to rationalize certain manufacturing assets.

October 1, 2020

Dow Inc. recently outlined a series of actions it will take in an effort to achieve structural cost improvement targets as the global economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

Palmer Holland Expands Distribution Relationship with 3M into Canada

The territory expansion builds on Palmer Holland’s existing responsibilities as a national distributor of 3M Advanced Materials products in the U.S.

October 1, 2020

Palmer Holland recently announced that it will be expanding its distribution of 3M Advanced Materials to Canada.

Bostik to Acquire Italy-Based Ideal Work

Founded in 1997, Ideal Work reportedly has annual sales of around €10 million (approximately $11.6 million) and employs 25 people.

September 30, 2020

Arkema recently announced that Bostik will reinforce its range of flooring products with the planned acquisition of Ideal Work, an Italian company specialized in added-value decorative flooring technologies.

EGGER Begins Operations at First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

The project involves an investment of approximately $700 million and will create an estimated 770 direct jobs.

September 30, 2020

EGGER recently announced it has completed its first raw particleboard production in North America, marking the start of operations at its new manufacturing facility in Lexington, N.C.

H.B. Fuller Organic Revenue Exceeds Expectations in 2020 Third Quarter

H.B. Fuller’s organic revenue dipped 2.5% in the 2020 third quarter.

September 29, 2020

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for its third quarter ended August 29, 2020.

Afera Joins in Call to European Commission for Postponement of SCIP Database Notification Deadline

The signatories are requesting urgent resolution of implementation issues in a database designed to support the circular economy as expressed in the European Green Deal.

September 29, 2020

A coalition of 40 industry organizations, including Afera (The European Association for the Self Adhesive Tape Industry), recently wrote a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for decisive action to solve implementation issues within the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD), specifically the Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) database.