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SBTi Approves Avery Dennison’s Emission Reduction Targets

SBTi mobilizes companies to set science-based targets in the transition to the low-carbon economy.

November 11, 2021

Avery Dennison recently announced that its emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Renewable Carbon Initiative Celebrates First Anniversary

In the past year, the Renewable Carbon Initiative has grown from 11 founding members to 30 member companies.

November 10, 2021

After its launch on September 20, 2020, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) celebrated its first anniversary this fall.

Henkel Continues on Growth Path with Strong Sales Increase in 2021 Third Quarter

The strong sales growth in the third quarter was driven predominantly by the Adhesive Technologies business unit.

November 10, 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, Henkel reports that it continued on its growth path and achieved total sales of around €5.1 billion (approximately $5.9 billion).

Eastman to Sell Adhesives Resins Business to Synthomer

The sale consists of hydrocarbon resins, pure monomer resins, polyolefin polymers, rosins and dispersions, and oleochemical and fatty-acid based resins product lines.

November 9, 2021

Eastman Chemical Co. recently announced that it and certain of its subsidiaries have entered into a definitive agreement to sell its adhesives resins assets and business to Synthomer plc for a total cash consideration of $1 billion.

Photo showing curing of Master Bond LED405FL3

MASTER BOND: LED-Curable Adhesive

LED405FL3 is a low-viscosity system that can be used for small potting and encapsulation applications, assuming that there are no shadows or concealed areas.

November 9, 2021

Master Bond LED405FL3 is reportedly a flexible, one-component, LED-curing adhesive system with excellent optical clarity and a refractive index of 1.51.

Elkem to Expand Specialty Silicones Production in France

The expansion is the largest organic investment project in Elkem’s European silicones franchise in a decade.

November 9, 2021

Elkem recently announced a strategic investment plan to expand specialty silicones supply for customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Americas.

Bowers Succeeds Armstrong as Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety for RPM

Bowers will succeed Kenneth M. Armstrong, who will retire from his role at the end of RPM’s fiscal year on May 31, 2022.

November 9, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Lee A. Bowers, who had served as the company’s vice president-operations for the Performance Coatings Group (PCG) since 2018, has been appointed vice president-environmental, health and safety (EHS).

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Sustainable Adhesives in Construction and Packaging

Though sustainability can be difficult to define, many types of adhesives contribute to more sustainable construction and packaging products.

Marc S. Hirsch

November 8, 2021

The definition of “sustainability” is in flux. As it pertains to construction, sustainability is constantly evolving to encompass varying approaches and priorities. In the U.S., sustainable construction is the method of creating buildings and using processes that are environmentally reliable and resource efficient throughout the building’s life cycle, including design, construction, operation, and renovation. Western Europe defines sustainable construction as a way to build that aims to reduce health and environmental impacts affected by the construction process or by buildings.