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Market Trends

Strong Growth Projected for Structural Adhesives

The global structural adhesives market is projected to reach $27.9 billion and exhibit a considerable CAGR from 2021-2030.

Suchita Gupta

October 26, 2021

Structural adhesives, also known as load-bearing adhesives, are substances that harden and fasten two similar or dissimilar substrate elements with high-modulus, high-strength, and permanent bonds.

Scapa Healthcare Signs Technology Licensing Agreement with Synedgen for Wound Care Technology

Under the terms of the agreement, Scapa Healthcare has exclusive rights over Synedgen’s glycopolymer technology in the field of dermal wounds and surgical care applications.

October 25, 2021

Scapa Healthcare and Synedgen Inc. have signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement for two wound care treatments developed using Synedgen’s proprietary glycochemistry technology platform.

LANXESS to Present Expanded Portfolio for Adhesives and Sealants at ASC Convention & EXPO

The company will feature plasticizers, modifiers, urethane systems, and biocides at booth 308.

October 25, 2021

LANXESS recently announced that it will participate in the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Convention & EXPO, which is taking place October 25-27 in ChampionsGate, Fla.

SOCMA Week Sessions Added to Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show

The added educational sessions will be held on Monday, February 28.

October 22, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced the inclusion of educational programming for the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show in Fort Worth, Texas.

Berry Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Three Facilities in North America

With the addition of these sites, Berry now has a total of 39 manufacturing facilities across three continents that have achieved the ISCC PLUS certification.

October 22, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced its first three sites in North America to achieve the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS designation.

From the Editor

Knowledge and Networking at Adhesive Industry Events

Two in-person events this month will provide attendees with various opportunities to expand their knowledge and interact with peers.

Susan Sutton

October 22, 2021

October is shaping up to be an exciting month, with two major in-person industry events: The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Convention & EXPO and The ASSEMBLY Show. Both events will feature various learning and technical sessions, exhibitions, and myriad networking activities to provide attendees with opportunities to expand their knowledge and interact with peers.

VISCOTEC: Automated Cartridge Emptying System

The slim design of the eco-FEED allows it to be positioned in or on dispensing cells.

October 21, 2021

An addition to ViscoTec's preeflow^® portfolio—eco-FEED—reportedly simplifies the emptying of double-chamber cartridges.

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.