Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Palmer Holland Expands Distribution Relationship with Dorf Ketal into Southern U.S.

Palmer Holland represents Dorf Ketal’s diamine line of chain extenders in polyurea and polyurethane coatings.

November 10, 2020

Palmer Holland recently announced it is expanding its distribution of Dorf Ketal materials into the Southern U.S.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel Investment Dominates the News

Readers last week were drawn in droves to news from Henkel regarding its most recent investment.

Susan Sutton

November 9, 2020

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PPG, H.B. Fuller, and Wacker Receive ASC Innovation Awards

PPG received the primary award, while H.B. Fuller and Wacker were runners-up.

November 9, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced the winners of its annual Innovation Awards on November 5 during the ASC 2020 Virtual Convention.

Pilot Chemical Promotes Arif to Research Fellow

Shoaib Arif has more than 30 years of experience in the chemical industry and has spent the last 15 years of his career with Pilot Chemical.

November 9, 2020

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced the promotion of Shoaib Arif to research fellow, the highest-level technical role at the company.

Dow Opens Pack Studios Facility in Spain

Dow’s Pack Studios facilities reportedly help customers address packaging sustainability by providing a testing platform to shorten development cycles for new formats and load stability innovation.

November 6, 2020

Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business unit of Dow, recently introduced Pack Studios Tarragona, the 10th in a global network of Pack Studios sites.

Remodeling Industry Confidence Surges in 2020 Third Quarter

Findings from the National Association of Home Builders’ recent Remodeling Market Index signals residential remodelers’ strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes.

November 6, 2020

The National Association of Home Builders recently released its Remodeling Market Index for the third quarter of 2020.

Brenntag and CheMondis Announce Cooperation in Digital Sales and Marketing for Chemicals

The collaboration will start with making Brenntag’s portfolio for paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants gradually available for online purchase on CheMondis in the German market.

November 5, 2020

Brenntag and CheMondis, a B2B online marketplace for chemicals in Europe, recently announced an agreement to jointly accelerate digital sales and marketing for the chemical industry.

H.B. FULLER: Sustainable Packaging Solutions Webpage

The new webpage shares the newest and latest innovative adhesive solutions that can positively affect sustainability across the value chain and facilitate the circularity of the packaging industry.

November 5, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced a new Sustainable Packaging Solutions section of its website.

Sun Chemical Releases 2019 Sustainability Report

The report describes Sun Chemical’s emphasis on sustainability in the way it develops, manufactures, and distributes its products.

November 5, 2020

Sun Chemical recently announced that it has released its 11th annual “Corporate Sustainability Report” for the year ending 2019.

Huntsman Sells India-Based DIY Consumer Adhesives Business to Pidilite

The all-cash transaction is valued at up to $285 million, excluding customary working capital and other adjustments.

November 4, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has sold its India-based do-it-yourself (DIY) consumer adhesives business, part of the Advanced Materials division, to Pidilite Industries Ltd.