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Huber to Acquire Remaining Stake in MAGNIFIN Joint Venture

MAGNIFIN has been producing and selling premium magnesium hydroxide products since 1991.

May 24, 2021

J.M. Huber Corp. recently signed a definitive agreement with RHI Magnesita to acquire its 50% ownership stake in the companies’ 50/50 joint venture, MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte GmbH & Co. KG.

DuPont Takes Steps to Increase Capacity for Automotive Adhesives in Europe

The investment will expand capacity to support growth in vehicle electrification.

May 24, 2021

DuPont Mobility & Materials recently announced it is investing $5 million in capital and operating resources at its manufacturing facilities in Germany and Switzerland to increase capacity for its high-performance automotive adhesives.

Kraton to Raise Prices on Pine Chemical Products

May 21, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase across its crude tall oil (CTO) refinery products and derivatives.

ALTANA Acquires Henkel's Closure Materials Business

The business will be integrated into ALTANA Group's ACTEGA division.

May 21, 2021

ALTANA recently announced that it has acquired Henkel's closure materials business.

From the Editor

Adhesives and Sealants Help Brands Achieve the Complete Package

Brands are exploring sustainable packaging as a means of increasing their appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

Susan Sutton

May 21, 2021

Brands have long relied on their products’ packaging to draw the consumers’ eye and entice them to consider a purchase. But packaging has evolved beyond eye-catching graphics to encompass so much more, particularly as consumers continue to explore “green” products and services with the goal of helping to address climate change.

Dow Leaders Achieve Recognition on INvolve's 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists

Honorees are recognized for the success in their own careers and efforts to drive for more inclusive workplaces.

May 20, 2021

Dow recently announced that five of its leaders earned recognition on three 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model lists, including Top 20 Advocates, 100 Ethnic Minority Executives, and 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders.

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Adhesive Solutions for Electric Vehicle Batteries

Applications include thermal runaway protection, cell-to-cell bonding, and compression pads.

May 20, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has expanded its automotive offering with a portfolio of adhesive solutions for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

APPLIED Adhesives Acquires Adhezion

Adhezion complements APPLIED Adhesives' customer focus and solution offerings.

May 20, 2021

APPLIED Adhesives recently announced its acquisition of Adhezion, a distributor of adhesive products and application equipment focused on the automotive and packaging markets in North America.

Strategic Solutions

COVID-19 Impact on Global Shipping and Packaging Dynamics

The continued transition away from brick-and-mortar to ecommerce brings demand for packaging innovations that enable faster delivery and better content protection from shock or temperature variations.

Michael Rezai

May 19, 2021

The shift from brick-and-mortar to digital shopping had been under way for some time when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Since 2017, ecommerce revenues have risen from an estimated $1.4 trillion to $2.4 trillion, or about 2.7% of global output.

Bostik to Acquire Edge Adhesives Texas

The acquisition is in line with Bostik's growth strategy and expands its presence in North America.

May 19, 2021

Arkema recently announced that Bostik will expand its offerings in high-performance adhesives in the U.S. with the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas.