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Toyo Ink America to Highlight Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Division at Adhesives & Bonding Expo

The Adhesives & Bonding Expo will run concurrently with Foam Expo in Novi, Mich., July 13-15, 2021.

July 12, 2021

Toyo Ink America, LLC recently announced that its Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Division will exhibit at the Adhesives & Bonding Expo.

Dow to Expand Capacities for Numerous Silicone-Based Products

Capacity expansions are planned in the company’s Consumer Solutions and Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals businesses.

July 12, 2021

Dow recently announced a series of incremental, high-return capacity expansions to support growing demand across key end markets.

H.B. Fuller and Jubilant Industries Enter Strategic Partnership

JACPL will serve as a national channel partner of H.B. Fuller in India.

July 9, 2021

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Jubilant Agri and Consumer Products Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Jubilant Industries Limited, to address the growing demand for adhesive applications in the B2B woodworking segment.

Kraton Achieves Platinum EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

The Platinum rating is the highest distinction in the EcoVadis supplier sustainability rating structure.

July 9, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has achieved a Platinum rating for its sustainability management system from EcoVadis.

Kamhuber to Succeed Senftl as ViscoTec Commercial Managing Director

Kamhuber and Senftl will jointly steer the company’s affairs for the next six months.

July 8, 2021

ViscoTec recently announced a change in top management as its commercial managing director retires at the end of 2021.

Huber Wins 2020 IMD-Pictet Sustainability in Family Business Award

More than 60 international family businesses from four continents were considered for this global award.

July 8, 2021

J.M. Huber Corp. has been awarded the IMD-Pictet Sustainability in Family Business Award for 2020.

CREATIVE MATERIALS: Potting Compound

Applications include electronic transformers, inductors, sensors, oceanic equipment, and aerospace components.

July 8, 2021

Creative Materials recently introduced 904-64A/B, a two-component silicone addition-cured potting compound.

Selecting and Testing Skin Adhesives for Medical Fixation Devices

The development of adhesives and substrates for wearable medical devices is challenging and requires careful consideration due to the nature of human skin and the characteristics of the specific device.

July 7, 2021

The wearable medical device market is growing rapidly, driven by demand for innovative products that offer personalized care such as activity monitoring, point-of-care diagnostics, and dispensing (insulin, medications, electrolytes, etc.). These devices are quickly becoming a valuable part of many care plans, as they lessen the patient’s time in medical facilities—which has been critically important throughout the COVID-19 pandemic—and reduce healthcare costs.