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Sika Incorporates Existing Products in New Safety Mask Production to Combat COVID-19

The masks incorporate polyester-based protective layers used in roof waterproofing membranes, as well as silicone-based sealants.

May 27, 2020

Sika recently announced that it has begun production of respiratory masks at its Les Salles du Gardon facility in southern France.

EPA Proposes Rule to Improve Guidance Transparency

The EPA reports that this new rule will increase the transparency of the agency’s practices around guidance and will improve its process for managing guidance documents.

May 27, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its a proposed rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents.

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Readers Drawn to Avery Dennison’s Collaboration on Self-Adhesive N95 Masks

An announcement from Avery Dennison regarding self-adhesive N95 masks drew the most reader attention last week.

Susan Sutton

May 26, 2020

What steps has your company taken to help combat COVID-19? Please send your stories to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

DAP: Repair Adhesives

Today’s tough adhesive repair projects require tactical solutions and a product that blends both strength and precision.

May 26, 2020

DAP recently announced the introduction of Tank Bond, a complete line of adhesives reportedly ideal for professional and DIY repair applications.

Huntsman Completes Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties

CVC Thermoset Specialties has annual revenues of approximately $115 million, with manufacturing facilities in Akron, Ohio, and Maple Shade, N.J.

May 26, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer serving the industrial composites, adhesives, and coatings markets.

Focus on Sustainability to Drive Innovation and Growth in Medical Devices Packaging Market

The medical devices packaging market is growing as the healthcare industry witnesses rapid changes due to the outbreak of new diseases, increasing regulatory norms, and growth in advanced healthcare systems.

May 26, 2020

The medical devices packaging market was valued at $29.3 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of $41.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020-2025.

Buckman Adds Three to Board of Directors as Shepherd Retires

Buckman’s new board members are Robert “Bob” Buckman, Jacqueline Welch, and Gregg Sutherland.

May 22, 2020

Buckman recently announced that three new members have been elected by its shareholders to join its board of directors.

Builder Confidence Posts Solid Gain in May Following Historic April Drop

The May rise in builder sentiment follows the largest single monthly decline in the history of the Housing Market Index in April.

May 22, 2020

In a signal that the housing market is showing signs of stabilizing and gradually moving forward in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased seven points to 37 in May, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Case Study

Leveraging Adhesive Technology to Support Healthcare Workers

Chicago Glue recently helped Systematics more than double its output of face shields for healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

May 22, 2020

When running a business, many scenarios cross your mind. You prepare and plan and adapt. Yet very few, if any, can say they were prepared for the global pandemic that has put stress on not only their company, but also its team members and its operations. As always in challenging times, good things still have the opportunity to happen.

CHANNELED RESOURCES: Pressure-Sensitive Papers and Films

The new portfolio is the result of a supply agreement between Channeled Resources Group and a major U.S. substrate manufacturer that gives the company access to a large volume of off-cuts of premium core and specialty products.

May 21, 2020

Channeled Resources Group has launched Channeled Choice, a portfolio of pressure-sensitive papers and films.