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Sartomer Specialty Resins Earn USDA Certified Biobased Label

The label assures that the percentage of renewable bio-based content is third-party certified and monitored by the USDA.

October 21, 2021

Sartomer, part of the Coating Solutions segment of Arkema, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved five SARBIO^® specialty acrylate and methacrylate resins based on renewable raw materials to carry the agency's Certified Biobased Product label.

Fortis Acquires Quality Tape and Label

October 21, 2021

QTL specializes in providing digital shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and pressure-sensitive labels to the craft beer, nutraceutical, food, and health and beauty end markets.

ASSEMBLY in Action

Myriad adhesives and related technologies will be showcased at The ASSEMBLY Show.

October 21, 2021

The ASSEMBLY Show will return October 24-26, live and in person at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IlI.

Kraton Sets Energy Surcharge for Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymer Products

October 20, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced an energy surcharge increase of €250/MT (approximately $290) for all hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) products produced in Europe.

Sullivan Leaves RPM Following Elimination of Chief Restructuring Officer Position; Kinser Named Vice President of Operations

RPM has established a more permanent long-term manufacturing, procurement, and environmental, health, and safety team, which Timothy R. Kinser will lead.

October 20, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced that as a result of the May 31, 2021, successful completion of its MAP to Growth operating improvement program, the decision was made to eliminate the chief restructuring officer position, which was held by Michael H. Sullivan.

Ask Dr. Dave

Vibration- and Shock-Resistant Adhesives

Which adhesives can resist serious vibration and shocks?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 20, 2021

You have a wide range of possibilities here. Normally, you would require an adhesive that has been toughened with a rubber for this.

Remodeling Industry Confidence Improves Year over Year

Despite supply issues, the remodeling industry is experiencing strong demand and increased optimism.

October 19, 2021

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 87, up five points from the third quarter of 2020.

Photo of Panacol medical-grade adhesive in use

PANACOL: Biocompatible UV Adhesive for Soft Plastics

Vitralit UV 7030 is a one-component, solvent-free, UV-curable acrylic adhesive.

October 19, 2021

Panacol has developed a new UV-curable acrylic adhesive that is certified to USP Class VI biocompatibility standards for medical device assembly applications.

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.