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Arkema Receives American Chemistry Council’s 2021 Sustainable Leadership Award for Societal Contributions

The award recognizes products, processes, or initiatives that illustrate a commitment to innovating for a sustainable future for society.

June 21, 2021

Arkema’s commitment to advanced bio-circular polyamide 11 was recently honored with a Sustainable Leadership Award for Societal Contributions by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

Schreiner Group Receives Multiple FINAT Awards

The group won prizes in the Innovation, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive categories.

June 18, 2021

At this year's FINAT Awards presentation, Schreiner Group received first-place awards in four different categories.

Ashland Expects Supply Chain Challenges to Impact its Third Quarter Financial Results

According to Ashland, the availability of some raw materials, in addition to shipping, logistics, and packaging challenges, is offsetting strong demand and continues to constrain its ability to rebuild inventories and meet customer demand.

June 18, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently provided an update on preliminary financial results for its fiscal 2021 third quarter and full year.

Single-Family Housing Starts Hold Steady in May

Single-family starts increased 4.2% to a 1.10 million seasonally adjusted annual rate.

June 17, 2021

Overall housing starts increased 3.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.57 million units off of a downwardly revised April reading, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

DAP: Household Repair Adhesives

These new additions to the RapidFuse line offer superior clarity for clear bonding.

June 17, 2021

DAP recently introduced two new adhesives for household repairs, RapidFuse^® Ultra Clear All Purpose Adhesive and RapidFuse Fast Curing Gel Adhesive.

3M and Pandemic Action Network to Partner on Global Pandemic Response

3M and Pandemic Action Network will work together on programming to support vulnerable communities that continue to bear the brunt of COVID-19.

June 17, 2021

3M and Pandemic Action Network will collaborate on programs to help stem the spread of COVID-19 and will work together to help prepare for future pandemics.

Market Trends

Construction Sector Remains Key Market for Silicone Sealants

Multiple trends are anticipated to help silicone sealants experience strong demand from the construction industry through 2027.

June 17, 2021

Silicone sealants offer excellent chemical and thermal stability while also providing energy savings, which helps in lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The global silicone sealants market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.2% from 2019-2027, according to a report from Trends Market Research.

Deadline Nears for Adhesive and Sealant Council Annual Convention Presenter Abstracts

Any new technology, market intelligence, or timely topic relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered.

June 16, 2021

The deadline to submit an abstract to be a presenter at the 2021 Adhesive and Sealant Council Annual Convention is July 9.

AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings Business Partners with Water Revolution Foundation

The Water Revolution Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that works to preserve the world’s oceans by helping the yacht industry drive down its environmental impact.

June 16, 2021

Creating a more sustainable yacht industry and helping to protect the world's oceans are reportedly the main goals driving a new partnership between AkzoNobel's Yacht Coatings business and the Water Revolution Foundation.