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SOCMA Week Sessions Added to Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show

The added educational sessions will be held on Monday, February 28.

October 22, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced the inclusion of educational programming for the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show in Fort Worth, Texas.

Berry Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Three Facilities in North America

With the addition of these sites, Berry now has a total of 39 manufacturing facilities across three continents that have achieved the ISCC PLUS certification.

October 22, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced its first three sites in North America to achieve the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS designation.

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Knowledge and Networking at Adhesive Industry Events

Two in-person events this month will provide attendees with various opportunities to expand their knowledge and interact with peers.

Susan Sutton

October 22, 2021

October is shaping up to be an exciting month, with two major in-person industry events: The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Convention & EXPO and The ASSEMBLY Show. Both events will feature various learning and technical sessions, exhibitions, and myriad networking activities to provide attendees with opportunities to expand their knowledge and interact with peers.

VISCOTEC: Automated Cartridge Emptying System

The slim design of the eco-FEED allows it to be positioned in or on dispensing cells.

October 21, 2021

An addition to ViscoTec's preeflow^® portfolio—eco-FEED—reportedly simplifies the emptying of double-chamber cartridges.

Sartomer Specialty Resins Earn USDA Certified Biobased Label

The label assures that the percentage of renewable bio-based content is third-party certified and monitored by the USDA.

October 21, 2021

Sartomer, part of the Coating Solutions segment of Arkema, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved five SARBIO^® specialty acrylate and methacrylate resins based on renewable raw materials to carry the agency's Certified Biobased Product label.

Fortis Acquires Quality Tape and Label

October 21, 2021

QTL specializes in providing digital shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and pressure-sensitive labels to the craft beer, nutraceutical, food, and health and beauty end markets.

ASSEMBLY in Action

Myriad adhesives and related technologies will be showcased at The ASSEMBLY Show.

October 21, 2021

The ASSEMBLY Show will return October 24-26, live and in person at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IlI.

Kraton Sets Energy Surcharge for Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymer Products

October 20, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced an energy surcharge increase of €250/MT (approximately $290) for all hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) products produced in Europe.

Sullivan Leaves RPM Following Elimination of Chief Restructuring Officer Position; Kinser Named Vice President of Operations

RPM has established a more permanent long-term manufacturing, procurement, and environmental, health, and safety team, which Timothy R. Kinser will lead.

October 20, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced that as a result of the May 31, 2021, successful completion of its MAP to Growth operating improvement program, the decision was made to eliminate the chief restructuring officer position, which was held by Michael H. Sullivan.

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