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FINAT Reports on Supply Chain Continuity and Sustainability

A FINAT study reports that supply chain issues and sustainable label and packaging solutions are the top concerns regarding label procurement trends with brand owner professionals.

January 20, 2022

FINAT, the European association for the self-adhesive label industry, has released the 16^th edition of its “FINAT RADAR” half-yearly market trends report.

Sewell Named to Huntsman Board of Directors as Reaud Plans Retirement

David B. Sewell brings nearly 15 years of senior leadership and operational experience at major materials companies to the Huntsman board.

January 20, 2022

Huntsman Corp. has appointed David B. Sewell, currently the CEO of WestRock Co., to its board of directors.

Striving for Sustainability

European Bio-Economy Experiencing Growth

The bio-economy in Europe is robust, as sales in bio-based industries are on the rise.

January 19, 2022

The bio-based industries continue their ascent in the European bio-economy, marking a total contribution of €780 billion (approximately $874.9 billion). This figure is an increase of 4% compared to 2017 and more than 20% compared to 2008.

Sorensen Named National Architectural Sales Manager for W. R. MEADOWS

Isaac Sorensen will oversee all architectural strategies and objectives across the U.S.

January 19, 2022

W. R. MEADOWS has promoted Isaac Sorensen to the role of national architectural sales manager.

Program Released for 45th Adhesion Society Annual Meeting

The Adhesion Society is also offering a short course on adhesion science and technology two days before the start of the meeting.

January 19, 2022

The program for the 45^th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society has been released.

FEICA: European Adhesives and Sealants Market Study

The study draws its data from direct interviews with stakeholders in the adhesive and sealant industry.

January 18, 2022

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently released a market study focusing on “The European Adhesives and Sealants Market.”

Boelkins Joins ChemQuest as Vice President

Boelkins joins ChemQuest after a 33-year career with tesa tape, inc.

January 18, 2022

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the addition of Bradley Boelkins in the role of vice president.

Low-Reactivity Liquid Light Stabilizer in Transparent Modified Silane Sealants

Although powder-based light stabilizers play an important role in modified silane sealants, they can also cause the sealant to become darker or yellowish. A recently developed liquid technology can alleviate that problem.

Kuoching Peng Ray Sung Robert Lin Steven Lee Ray Chang Y.H. Huang

January 17, 2022

A proprietary liquid light stabilizer series was designed specifically for modified silane sealants. Their liquid form enables these light stabilizers to be quickly mixed with liquid resin without extra heating, lowering energy costs and reducing the production time between batches while simultaneously improving the sealant’s weather resistance.

WAC Organizers Seek Innovation Award Entries

Award winners will be announced at the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference in April.

January 17, 2022

The submissions deadline for the ASC 2022 Innovation Award is January 31.

Partners in Pragati Sustainable Castor Project Share Results

The Pragati project was launched in May 2016, driven by a baseline survey of more than 1,000 castor farmers in Gujarat, India.

January 17, 2022

The founding members of the Pragati project for sustainable castor crops recently finalized and published the final audited and certified results of the fifth year of the program.