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Global Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives Market on the Move as Transportation Demands Increase

The composites sub-segment is expected to be the fastest-growing substrate in the global MMA adhesives market.

June 28, 2019

The global methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesives market was valued at approximately $10.6 billion in 2018 and is projected to cross $13.5 billion by 2024.

Carbon and Sartomer Extend Collaboration to Advance the Adoption of Digital Manufacturing

Arkema has taken part, with an investment of $20 million, in a Carbon Growth Funding Round to support the next generation of fully integrated digital manufacturing platforms with a deeper collaboration, cutting-edge materials, and innovative solutions.

June 27, 2019

Carbon^® and Arkema, through its Sartomer business line, recently announced a strategic partnership through an investment in capital to deliver a new era of materials performance and supply chain model for Carbon’s manufacturing partners.

Nouryon Partnership with Gazechim Expands Reach for Thermosets in Europe

In addition to working together in technical and safety support for customers, Gazechim and Nouryon will also jointly develop new projects and commercial opportunities.

June 27, 2019

Nouryon recently announced an expanded partnership with distributor Gazechim Group, which the company expects will improve access to thermoset products for customers in France, Italy, the UK, and Ireland.

Michael H. Sullivan Joins RPM to Spearhead Organizational Restructuring

Michael Sullivan will oversee RPM’s 2020 MAP to Growth operating improvement initiative.

June 26, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that has appointed Michael H. Sullivan vice president of operations and chief restructuring officer.

Ingevity Appoints Maroon Group Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Rosin Esters Lines

Maroon Group’s CASE and technical sales and support team will promote Ingevity’s tackifier products and leverage its customer network to promote Ingevity’s adhesive solutions for a broad array of applications.

June 26, 2019

Ingevity recently announced the appointment of Maroon Group LLC the exclusive U.S. distributor for its WestRez rosin ester product line.

Henkel and RLE Use Epoxy-Based Structural Foam to Demonstrate Lightweighting Potential in Hybrid Automotive Body Parts

Fiber-reinforced polymer components with structural foam ribbing and reinforcements can save more than 40 kg of weight per car vs. conventional all-metal designs.

June 25, 2019

In a joint study, Henkel and RLE International have examined and validated the potential of high-performance structural foam for lightweighting in automotive body and closure parts.

Asia-Pacific Continues to Drive Demand for Adhesive Films

Many adhesive film manufacturers are shifting their manufacturing activities to emerging economies including China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

June 25, 2019

The global adhesive films market is expected to post a CAGR of close to 5% from 2019-2023, according to a recent market research report.

MAPEI Donates Product and Volunteers for ProjectVegas

The MAPEI team joined with more than 100 volunteers from throughout the industry to paint, repair, and clean LVRM’s chapel and gym using donated products.

June 24, 2019

MAPEI recently partnered with the charity organization AEC Cares for ProjectVegas, donating time and materials in order to improve conditions at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) in Las Vegas, Nev.

Schreiner Receives FINAT Innovation Award for Smart Blister Pack

The Smart Blister Pack enables electronic monitoring of medicine intake and thus supports the digitization of patient compliance monitoring.

June 24, 2019

Schreiner Group recently announced that it won first place in the 2019 FINAT Label Competition in the Innovation category for its MediPharm business unit’s Smart Blister Pack.

3M Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s CE100 Circular Economy Network

Joining the CE100 is part of 3M’s strategic focus on science for circular, with the ambition to design solutions that do more with less material and advance a global circular economy.

June 21, 2019

3M recently announced that it has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy 100 (CE100), which brings together businesses, innovators, cities, governments, and universities committed to collaborating on the transition to a circular economic model.