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Michelman Joins the International Molded Fiber Association to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging

The mission of the International Molded Fiber Association is to promote the global use of molded fiber products and advocate for environmental sustainability.

March 23, 2021

In its continuing effort to enable more sustainable packaging solutions for the circular economy, Michelman has expanded its network by joining the International Molded Fiber Association.

HENKEL: Relaunched Glue Stick

The further optimized formulation contains 97% natural ingredients, while the stick now consists of up to 65% post-industrial recycled plastics.

March 23, 2021

Henkel recently announced that it has relaunched its Pritt stick to provide consumers with an even more natural and high-performing solution combined with improved sustainability.

AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing Extend Partnership Ahead of New F1 Season

AkzoNobel is providing its Sikkens vehicle refinish products for all painted parts of the MCL35M, as well as the team's transport, garage, and accessories.

March 23, 2021

McLaren Racing's 2021 Formula 1 car will again feature AkzoNobel's high-performance coatings, following an extension to the long-standing partnership which debuted in 2008.

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Personnel Appointments at tesa Draw Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in personnel news from tesa.

Susan Sutton

March 22, 2021

Who are the movers and shakers in your company? Send personnel announcements to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Ashland to Increase Production Capacity for Hydroxyethylcellulose in Nanjing

The thickening agent is used as a non-ionic rheology modifier in a range of industries, including paints and coatings, construction, oil and gas, personal care, and pharmaceutical.

March 22, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it plans to increase production capacity of Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) at its site in Nanjing, China.

Channeled Resources Installs Two Martin Automatic Butt Splicers

The two butt splicers will provide tandem, inline splicing for Channeled Resources Group's Cohesio label machine.

March 22, 2021

Channeled Resources Group (CRG) recently announced that it has installed two MBS 05-22-50 Martin Automatic butt splicers at its plant in Marathon City, Wis.

Strong Fourth Quarter Helps Intertape Polymer Group Increase Revenue by Nearly 5% in 2020

The company reported revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased 18% to $344.1 million.

March 19, 2021

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. recently released results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, reporting revenue for the year reached $1.2 billion.

Ru-bix Gets Ready for Full Production with Tripled Capacity

The company reports that it is seeing increased demand, especially in the UK where the polyurethane tooling board industry is now more focused on quality and durable supply chains.

March 19, 2021

Ru-bix recently announced that it is gearing up for full production this month, which will involve utilizing a tripling of capacity.