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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.

Sika Opens New Subsidiary in Ghana

Sika Ghana will initially sell concrete admixtures and grinding aids.

November 8, 2021

Sika recently announced that it is continuing to expand its presence in Africa and has established a new national subsidiary in Ghana.

Eastern Coatings Show Presentations to Address Supply Chain Challenges

The event is scheduled for November 17-19 in Atlantic City, N.J.

November 8, 2021

The Eastern Coatings Show recently announced that it will offer two presentations on supply chain challenges.

Polimeros Sinteticos Selects EMCO Chemical Distributors

EMCO will distribute Polimeros’ product line throughout the Midwest.

November 5, 2021

Polimeros Sinteticos and EMCO Chemical Distributors have signed an exclusive distribution agreement.

Photo of people breaking ground on Mapei's new Laval, Quebec, site

MAPEI to Expand Powder Production and Distribution in Quebec

Completion of the expansion project is expected in 2023.

November 5, 2021

MAPEI Inc. recently announced the expansion of its Laval, Quebec, Canada, facility with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 50,750-sq-ft (4 715-m²) powder production plant and distribution facility.