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Photo of opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant in Zhenjiang, China.

Evonik Fumed Silica Plant Begins Production in China

The plant will produce fumed silica marketed under the AEROSIL brand name.

October 19, 2021

The joint venture between Evonik and Wynca, Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material Co., Ltd., recently held an opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant located in the Zhenjiang New Material Industry Park in Jiangsu province, China.

Sika Proposes Election of Foufopoulos-De Ridder to Board of Directors

Lucrèce Foufopoulos-De Ridder has worked within the chemical industry for more than 20 years.

October 18, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has recommended the election of Lucrèce Foufopoulos-De Ridder to the board of directors at its next annual general meeting, to be held April 12, 2022.

Schreiner Group Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Margarete and Theodor Schreiner founded Schreiner Group, then called M. Schreiner-Spezialfabrik für geprägte Siegelmarken und Etiketten, on October 1, 1951.

October 18, 2021

Schreiner Group is holding a number of events throughout 2021 to commemorate the company’s 70th anniversary year.

RadTech and NIST Form Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance

The alliance will convene a three-part virtual workshop that builds on the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Roadmap developed by NIST and RadTech in 2019.

October 15, 2021

RadTech, in cooperation with The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), recently announced the formation of the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA).

3M Homeowner Survey Shows Strong Interest in Eco-Friendly Construction Materials and Practices

Of the homeowners surveyed, 70% plan to purchase eco-friendly materials for their next renovation.

October 15, 2021

U.S. homeowners have an overwhelming desire for more information, more choices, and more action across the industry for eco-friendly construction materials and practices, according to the 2021 3M Home Renovation Study.

Minerals for Performance Enhancement of Hybrid Medium-Modulus Sealants

The right mineral choice is key to optimizing processing and performance for silane-modified sealants.

Shamila Grigorieff

October 15, 2021

Hybrid sealants are best defined as a fusion of technologies: the best performance properties of urethanes combined with the best of silicones.

Mayzo’s Milazzo Inducted into PSTC Hall of Fame

Milazzo has devoted half of a century toward the progress of the industry.

October 14, 2021

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced that Ben Milazzo, founder and chairman of Mayzo, Inc., is its 2021 Hall of Fame inductee.

Illustration of Avery Dennison tapes inside tire

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Tapes for Acoustically Insulated Tires

The pressure-sensitive tapes help bond noise-absorbing foam and other materials to the inside surface of vehicle tires.

October 14, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has announced the availability of a new portfolio of tapes for acoustically insulated tires.

Arkema to Build New Bio-Based Polyamide 11 Powders Plant in China

The new facility will support demand in Asia for advanced bio-circular materials.

October 14, 2021

In parallel with its project to increase global capacity of bio-based polyamide 11 by 50% in Singapore, Arkema has announced the construction of a polyamide 11 powders plant on its Changshu platform in China.

Photo of Scott Bader's new facility in Mocksville, N.C.

Scott Bader Invests in New Production Site in North Carolina

The new site in North Carolina will be Scott Bader’s second North American manufacturing site.

October 13, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced that it has acquired a new facility in North Carolina as it strives to meet growing domestic and global demand for its structural adhesives and gelcoats.