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Fedrigoni Sees 17% Sales Increase for Self-Adhesives and Labels Business Unit in First Nine Months of 2021

The company reports that it is implementing a strategic plan, focusing on expanding its global presence and broadening and differentiating its offering.

December 14, 2021

Fedrigoni Group recently announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2021, with both business lines posting increased results for the period.

Clark Named CEO of Pilot Chemical

The appointment will become effective January 1, 2022.

December 14, 2021

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved the promotion of Mike Clark to the position of CEO.

MICHELMAN: Bio-Based Additives

The line includes various environmentally friendly emulsions, dispersions, and natural oil blends designed to improve the weatherability of exterior surface coatings.

December 14, 2021

NatureShield^® is Michelman’s line of bio-based surface modifiers that reportedly allow formulators to develop coatings with an increased amount of bio-sourced materials without jeopardizing their quality.

Scott Bader Establishes Scott Bader Ireland

Scott Bader Ireland was established as its own legal corporation in Ireland during 2021.

December 13, 2021

Further committing to the Irish composites market, Scott Bader has incorporated the company's Irish office.

Kraton Stockholders Approve Acquisition by DL Chemical

Kevin M. Fogarty, Kraton’s president and CEO, reported that stockholders voted overwhelmingly for the merger.

December 13, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that its stockholders have approved the proposed acquisition of Kraton by DL Chemical Co., Ltd.

Univar Named on Newsweek List of Most Responsible Companies

Univar Solutions Inc. is listed among 500 companies spanning 14 industries.

December 10, 2021

Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced that it has been included in Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022 list.

Manufacturers Cut 17 Million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Emissions with Help from EPA Program

On average, plants that met the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry reduced their energy intensity by 19% within an average of two years.

December 10, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently celebrated the 580 manufacturing plants that achieved the energy savings goals set out by EPA 10 years ago to drive energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

2021 Year in Review

From 2021’s in-depth feature articles to industry news stories, new product releases, and podcasts, readers sought out ASI content like never before.

December 10, 2021

Join us on a walk down memory lane as we revisit our most popular content of 2021.

BOSTIK: Hygiene Adhesives with Renewable Content

Bostik reports that these adhesives work well with traditional substrates and complement the use of a variety of more sustainable substrates.

December 9, 2021

Bostik announced the launch of Nuplaviva™, a series of new products formulated to meet disposable hygiene article manufacturers’ needs for adhesives with renewable content.

Henkel Adhesives Receive RecyClass Approval for Recyclability

Henkel reports that the approval is a key milestone toward greater sustainability and the creation of a circular economy.

December 9, 2021

Two Henkel adhesives from the Loctite Liofol RE range for use in flexible packaging have been recognized by RecyClass as fully compatible with existing recycling processes for polyethylene (PE).