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Photo of the OmniCure S2000 Elite spot UV curing system

EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.: Next-Generation Spot UV Curing System

The system features proprietary OmniCure closed-loop feedback control technology, which automatically monitors and maintains the optical output for a repeatable curing process.

November 30, 2021

Excelitas Technologies^® Corp. recently launched its next-generation spot UV curing system, the OmniCure^® S2000 Elite.

Lintech Named Envirospheres Distribution Partner in the U.S.

Lintech International LLC to manage Envirospheres’ portfolio of high-performance, white hollow ceramic microsphere products for the U.S.

November 30, 2021

Envirospheres Pty. Ltd. has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Lintech International LLC.

From the Editor

Adhesive and Sealants Address Wide-Ranging Sustainability Efforts

From the use of renewable raw materials and sustainable production processes to the development of finished products that support environmentally friendly end uses, the adhesive and sealant industry is undertaking a broad range of activities to address sustainability.

Susan Sutton

November 29, 2021

I always love putting together our annual sustainability issue. It’s inspiring and invigorating to see the industry’s exploration of the broad scope of activities we can engage in to address sustainability. I’m reminded, though, of a restaurant with a voluminous menu. Too many options can sometimes be daunting. How can companies be sure they’re making the right choices?

Sika Expands Mortar Production Capacity in China

The expansion is the company’s response to high demand in the region.

November 29, 2021

Sika has expanded its production capacity in the rapidly growing Chinese construction market with the opening of a new mortar production facility in Jiaxing City, in the province of Zhejiang in Eastern China.

KaMin to Acquire BASF Kaolin Minerals Business

The transaction includes several production hub sites in Georgia, as well as related mines, reserves, and mills.

November 29, 2021

KaMin LLC and BASF recently announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for KaMin to acquire the BASF kaolin minerals business.

Arkema Increases Ranking in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

The company improved its ranking to third place in the DJSI World and maintained its second place in DJSI Europe.

November 26, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it has been recognized among the chemicals sector’s global leaders in sustainability in the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.

Hexion’s Composite Technology Wins Two Awards from SPE

Hexion's composite technology was recognized in awards within the North American and Central European divisions, as well the Grand Award.

November 26, 2021

The Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) recently recognized Hexion’s composite technology at the society’s Annual Automotive Innovation Awards Program.

Employees of All4Labels opening the Center of Excellence in Salerno, Italy.

All4Labels Opens New Center of Excellence

The goal of the new Center of Excellence is to develop sustainable label and packaging products and technologies for Industry 4.0.

November 24, 2021

All4Labels recently announced that it has opened a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Salerno, Italy.

Photo of bottle of additive manufacturing resins next to small replica of the Eiffel Tower

SCOTT BADER: Additive Manufacturing Resins

The new resins are available to both individual consumers and businesses.

November 24, 2021

Scott Bader Co. Ltd. recently launched Crestaform, a new range of high-performance 3D printing resins.

ACTEGA Completes Production Transfer of Former Henkel Closure Materials Products

The closure materials are now produced on ACTEGA compounding machines according to the original formulations.

November 24, 2021

ACTEGA recently announced that, following its acquisition of the closure materials business from Henkel in May 2021, the transfer of production from Henkel in France to ACTEGA DS in Bremen, Germany, has been successfully completed.