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Excelitas to Highlight Curing Systems for Medical Device Manufacturers at MD&M Minneapolis

MD&M Minneapolis will take place November 3-4 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

November 3, 2021

Excelitas Technologies^® Corp. recently announced that it will showcase its offering of OmniCure^® LED UV curing systems for medical device manufacturers at MD&M Minneapolis.

LOHMANN CORP.: Color-Changing, UV-Cure Epoxy Adhesive

A fast acting epoxy resin, it is reported to be stronger and more resilient than pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and liquid adhesives.

November 2, 2021

Lohmann Corp. has announced the expansion of its Reactive Chemistry Adhesives line with the addition of UV-LUX, a UV-light-activated adhesive with color change.

Dow Receives Critical Guidance Recognition from Association of Plastic Recyclers

Association of Plastic Recyclers’s Critical Guidance Recognition is a measure for assessing recyclability in plastics packaging design.

November 2, 2021

Dow recently announced it has earned Critical Guidance Recognitions for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers in three product categories.

Whited Named to RPM Board of Directors

Whited will serve on the company’s compensation committee.

November 2, 2021

RPM International Inc. has elected Elizabeth F. Whited to its board of directors, effective October 22, 2021.

Sales Increase 18% for Sika in First Nine Months of 2021

Sika’s sales reached a record of almost CHF 6.9 billion (approximately $7.5 billion) in the first three quarters of the year.

November 1, 2021

Despite the persistently strong impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the associated bottlenecks in the procurement of raw materials, Sika recently reported that it has been able to continue on its consistent growth trajectory, closing the first nine months of 2021 with record results.

DuPont Wins 2021 ASC Innovation Award; Kraton and Arkema Named Runners-Up

The award-winning two-component spray polyurethane foam products from DuPont are used to air seal and insulate various spaces within the building envelope.

November 1, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently recognized the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry.

Addressing Sustainability in Disposable Hygiene Products

Adhesive manufacturers can partner with players all along the supply chain to reduce the environmental impact of single-use disposable hygiene products.

Paul Andrews Darius Deak

November 1, 2021

Adhesives are not typically top of mind to consumers of disposable hygiene products. They are not a large part of the product and can possibly be an afterthought by the article producers themselves. However, it is important to recognize that adhesives have several important tasks in these applications, from sealing and securing the diaper or pad core’s structure to holding elastics firmly in place inside the diaper.

Omya Increases Pricing for Calcium Carbonate Products

October 29, 2021

Omya recently announced that it will significantly increase prices for its calcium carbonate products globally, beginning November 1, 2021, or as customer contracts allow.

3M Sees Strong Sales Growth in 2021 Third Quarter

3M reported increased sales in all the company’s business segments.

October 29, 2021

3M recently reported its results for the third quarter of 2021, including a 7.1% increase in total sales (to $8.9 billion), compared to the 2020 third quarter.

Photo of FLEXcon labeling solutions in use

FLEXCON: Eco-Friendly Labeling Solutions

Applications include food and beverage, health and beauty, and household chemical labeling.

October 28, 2021

FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced the expansion of its FLEXcon^® optiFLEX^® ecoFOCUS™ line to include conformable polyethylene labeling solutions that enable recyclability of HDPE containers.