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Bakelite has completed its acquisition of Sestec, a Poland-based company known for its sustainable, protein-based adhesives for wood and composite products.

A new report by IDTechEx presents a comprehensive evaluation of how composites are being deployed across the green energy sector. 

Advanced composite materials innovator Mako Advanced Materials, Henderson, Nevada, has acquired PTM&W Industries, a California-based manufacturer of composite resin systems, tooling products, adhesives, and coatings. 

RPM International Inc. has acquired TMP Convert SAS (TMPC), a leading manufacturer of outdoor design and landscape products under the JOUPLAST^® and OCAPE^® brands. 

The new leadership brings expertise from top universities, research institutions, and leading corporations in the advanced materials field.

AmalgAmaize™ is a biobased specialty polymer for the composite materials industry that offers sustainability and versatility. 

Investments in digitalization, enhanced automation, and product changes are top priorities.

Westlake Corp. recently announced that Westlake Epoxy’s Pernis, Netherlands, site has completed the first sale of certified mass balanced bisphenol A.

With ELASTOSIL® LR 3078, WACKER is expanding its portfolio of self-adhesive liquid silicone rubbers with a product line that adheres specifically to polycarbonate.

This is the second time in three years that BASF, L&L Products, and Toyota have been recognized in the module lightweighting category.