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ASC Moves World Adhesive and Sealant Conference to April 2022, Announces 2021 Events

While the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference has been postponed to 2022 due to ongoing pandemic concerns, ASC plans to schedule several events for the fall of 2021.

December 4, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it has moved the dates of the 10th World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC), previously scheduled for April 19-21, 2021, to April 25-27, 2022.

Excelitas Technologies Celebrates Milestone

Since being established as an independent company spun out of Perkin Elmer in December 2010, Excelitas reports that it has enjoyed greater than three-fold growth in both revenue and headcount.

December 4, 2020

Excelitas Technologies Corp. recently announced that it is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its founding.

Rasmussen and Happe Elected to H.B. Fuller Board of Directors

Michael Happe and Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen will both serve on the board’s Audit and Compensation Committees.

December 3, 2020

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has elected Michael Happe and Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen as independent members to its board of directors.

MACTAC: Abrasion- and Chemical-Resistant Labelstock

Known as Durafol, the thermal transfer printable polyester film reportedly enables the production of on-demand, high-performance, variably printed labels.

December 3, 2020

Expanding its LINTEC Durable Goods/Industrial Labeling product line, Mactac recently announced the addition of a polyester film labelstock with high resistance to abrasion and chemicals.

ADEKA Reactive Surfactants Receive New FDA Approval for Food-Contact Adhesives

ADEKA recently received FDA approval to increase usage levels up to 3% by weight (dry), reportedly allowing adhesive manufacturers to achieve optimal polymerization stability.

December 3, 2020

ADEKA Corp. recently announced that its REASOAP series has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to increase maximum usage levels in accordance with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 (Adhesives) and 175.125 (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives).

Nynas Successfully Exits Reorganization

Nynas reports that it is coming out of reorganization as a stronger company, with five‐year secured financing and a strong balance sheet.

December 2, 2020

The District Court of Södertörn in Sweden has decided that the Nynas company reorganization is complete, following a creditors meeting where the previously submitted composition proposal was accepted.

Maroon Group to Distribute Elementis Coating Additives Nationwide

Effective January 1, 2021, Maroon Group will bring its technical sales team, customer service, formulary support, and laboratory facilities to Elementis customers across the U.S.

December 2, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced an extended, nationwide distribution agreement with Elementis.

Berry Global Sees Organic Volume Grow 2% in 2020 Fiscal Year

Berry Global’s net sales for the 2020 fiscal year were $11.7 billion, up from almost $8.9 billion in the prior year.

December 1, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2020 results.

ChemPoint to Distribute DuPont Specialty Solutions Products in Mexico

The agreement will extend DuPont’s footprint in Mexico’s industrial market to meet the demand for cellulosic and poly (ethylene oxide) ingredients.

December 1, 2020

ChemPoint.com Inc., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., recently announced that DuPont has expanded its agreement with ChemPoint for the sale and distribution of DuPont’s cellulosic and poly (ethylene oxide) offerings in industrial applications throughout Mexico.