Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Henkel Recognized by Forbes as One of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2021

Henkel reports a long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.

May 10, 2021

Henkel Corp. recently announced that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2021.

Michelman Heather Ecke and Gianluigi Rankin

Rankin and Ecke Join Michelman

Gianluigi Rankin has joined the company as global marketing manager for Digital Printing, and Heather Ecke has joined Michelman as account manager for Flexible Packaging.

May 10, 2021

Michelman has added two new associates to better anticipate and serve its customers' needs in the digital printing and flexible packaging markets.

Skyrocketing Lumber Costs Add Nearly $36,000 to New Home Prices

Other building material prices have been steadily rising since 2020 and, like lumber, are in short supply as well.

May 10, 2021

Soaring lumber prices that have tripled over the past 12 months have caused the price of an average new single-family home to increase by $35,872, according to new analysis by the National Association of Home Builders.

Chromaflo's Becker Rejoins American Coatings Association Board of Directors

Becker previously served a three-year term on the ACA board from 2017-2020.

May 7, 2021

Scott Becker, president and CEO of Chromaflo Technologies Corp., has rejoined the American Coatings Association (ACA) board of directors.

MAPEI to Expand in Florida with New Facility

The expansion will allow the company to better serve customers in the surrounding states and throughout North America.

May 7, 2021

MAPEI Corp. recently announced the expansion of its existing Wildwood, Fla., location with a groundbreaking ceremony for the addition of a new 260,000-sq-ft (24,155-m²) powder production and distribution facility.

Karwowski Named Customer Service Representative for dar-tech

Karwowski will be responsible for processing orders, developing standard operating procedures, implementing systems projects, and supporting customer needs.

May 6, 2021

dar-tech, inc. recently announced that Marcia Karwowski joined the company as a customer service representative.

Sika to Acquire Japan-Based Hamatite

Hamatite offers adhesives and sealants to the automotive and construction industries.

May 6, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.

Avery Dennison Achieves Strong Performance in First Quarter of 2021

The company reported net sales increased 19.1% to nearly $2.1 billion.

May 5, 2021

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its first quarter ended April 3, 2021.

Songwon Establishes New Entity in China

The new organization will ensure Songwon remains positioned to provide high-quality products and service to customers in the region.

May 5, 2021

Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., recently announced the establishment of its new business entity in China, Songwon International-Qingdao Co., Ltd.

DuPont Structural Adhesives Named Silver Winner of 2021 Edison Award

The Edison Awards recognize innovative new products, services, and business leaders.

May 4, 2021

DuPont Mobility & Materials recently announced that it has won a silver Edison Award in the Sustainability category for BETAFORCE™ 2800 TC thermally conductive structural adhesives.