Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Registration Opens for RadTech 2022

The event will feature more than 100 presentations covering the latest industry innovations.

January 24, 2022

Organizers announced that registration is open for RadTech UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference 2022, which will be held May 9-12 in Orlando, Fla.

Arkema to Increase Production of Bio-Circular Elastomers

An investment at the company’s Serquigny site in France will increase production of the bio-circular Pebax Rnew and traditional Pebax ranges.

January 24, 2022

Arkema will increase its global manufacturing capacity for Pebax elastomers by approximately 25% through an investment at its Serquigny plant in France.

Builder Confidence Edges Lower on Inflation Concerns

Builder confidence is lower even as consumer demand remains robust.

January 21, 2022

Growing inflation concerns and ongoing supply chain disruptions snapped a four-month rise in builder sentiment, according to the most recent National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

H.B. Fuller Revenue Jumps 17.5% in 2021

The company reported net revenue for fiscal 2021 of $3.3 billion.

January 21, 2022

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 27, 2021.

Photo of the Ross Versamix VM-600 with SLIM technology

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Multi-Shaft Mixers

Multi-shaft mixers provide powder dispersion into liquids such as resins, oils, melted waxes, emulsions, and aqueous solutions.

January 20, 2022

Multi-shaft mixers with solids/liquid injection manifold (SLIM) technology from Charles Ross & Son Co. reportedly enable fast and efficient large-scale powder dispersion into low-viscosity liquids.

FINAT Reports on Supply Chain Continuity and Sustainability

A FINAT study reports that supply chain issues and sustainable label and packaging solutions are the top concerns regarding label procurement trends with brand owner professionals.

January 20, 2022

FINAT, the European association for the self-adhesive label industry, has released the 16^th edition of its “FINAT RADAR” half-yearly market trends report.

Sewell Named to Huntsman Board of Directors as Reaud Plans Retirement

David B. Sewell brings nearly 15 years of senior leadership and operational experience at major materials companies to the Huntsman board.

January 20, 2022

Huntsman Corp. has appointed David B. Sewell, currently the CEO of WestRock Co., to its board of directors.

Striving for Sustainability

European Bio-Economy Experiencing Growth

The bio-economy in Europe is robust, as sales in bio-based industries are on the rise.

January 19, 2022

The bio-based industries continue their ascent in the European bio-economy, marking a total contribution of €780 billion (approximately $874.9 billion). This figure is an increase of 4% compared to 2017 and more than 20% compared to 2008.