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DAP: Repair Adhesives

Today’s tough adhesive repair projects require tactical solutions and a product that blends both strength and precision.

May 26, 2020

DAP recently announced the introduction of Tank Bond, a complete line of adhesives reportedly ideal for professional and DIY repair applications.

Huntsman Completes Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties

CVC Thermoset Specialties has annual revenues of approximately $115 million, with manufacturing facilities in Akron, Ohio, and Maple Shade, N.J.

May 26, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer serving the industrial composites, adhesives, and coatings markets.

Focus on Sustainability to Drive Innovation and Growth in Medical Devices Packaging Market

The medical devices packaging market is growing as the healthcare industry witnesses rapid changes due to the outbreak of new diseases, increasing regulatory norms, and growth in advanced healthcare systems.

May 26, 2020

The medical devices packaging market was valued at $29.3 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of $41.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020-2025.

Buckman Adds Three to Board of Directors as Shepherd Retires

Buckman’s new board members are Robert “Bob” Buckman, Jacqueline Welch, and Gregg Sutherland.

May 22, 2020

Buckman recently announced that three new members have been elected by its shareholders to join its board of directors.

Builder Confidence Posts Solid Gain in May Following Historic April Drop

The May rise in builder sentiment follows the largest single monthly decline in the history of the Housing Market Index in April.

May 22, 2020

In a signal that the housing market is showing signs of stabilizing and gradually moving forward in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased seven points to 37 in May, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

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Leveraging Adhesive Technology to Support Healthcare Workers

Chicago Glue recently helped Systematics more than double its output of face shields for healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

May 22, 2020

When running a business, many scenarios cross your mind. You prepare and plan and adapt. Yet very few, if any, can say they were prepared for the global pandemic that has put stress on not only their company, but also its team members and its operations. As always in challenging times, good things still have the opportunity to happen.

CHANNELED RESOURCES: Pressure-Sensitive Papers and Films

The new portfolio is the result of a supply agreement between Channeled Resources Group and a major U.S. substrate manufacturer that gives the company access to a large volume of off-cuts of premium core and specialty products.

May 21, 2020

Channeled Resources Group has launched Channeled Choice, a portfolio of pressure-sensitive papers and films.

Berry Announces New Meltblown Capacity to Address Rising Pandemic-Related Demand for Filter Media

The new asset is expected to be operational in October 2020 and will be placed in Europe at Berry’s existing production facility in Berlin, Germany.

May 21, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced the continued expansion of its global Meltex meltblown capacity, with the addition of another asset to support growing global face mask demand.

Abstract Deadline Nears for 2020 ASC Annual Convention

The ASC reports that any new technology, market intelligence, or timely topic relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered.

May 21, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO will be held November 4-6 in Louisville, Ky.

Adhesives and Sealants in Support of the European Green Deal

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, shares details regarding the continent’s sustainability goals and the role played by the adhesive and sealant industry.

May 20, 2020

The European Union (EU) has taken global leadership in tackling climate change and actively pursues policies to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and to decouple these from economic growth.