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CREATIVE MATERIALS: Semiconductor Die-Attach Adhesive

The product can be applied by stamping, screen printing, dipping, and syringe dispensing.

January 11, 2022

Creative Materials recently introduced 122-47—a polyimide, single-component, silver filled, electrically conductive semiconductor die-attach adhesive.

Henkel Invests in Medical Technology Start-Up Smartz

The companies have signed a joint marketing and joint development agreement.

January 11, 2022

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has strengthened its capabilities to meet the growing demand of smart adult-care solutions by investing in Smartz AG, a medical technology start-up headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.

Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges Impacting the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

I recently reached out to key players in the industry to find out what supply chain issues are still in play and how companies are mitigating the various challenges, as well as their projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 10, 2022

The supply chain has seen several major disruptions over the last 20 months or so. As a result of various issues arising from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and the pandemic’s extended impact to natural disasters and more, the adhesive and sealant industry has been dealing with lack of supply, supply and demand disparities, and logistics complications, to name just a few.

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Readers Most Interested in Certification of Kraton’s Renewable Polymers

News from Kraton regarding a sustainability-related certification drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

January 10, 2022

What steps is your company taking to address sustainability? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704 to share your story.

RPM International Posts Double-Digit Sales Growth for Fiscal Second Quarter

The company recorded net sales for the quarter of $1.64 billion.

January 10, 2022

RPM International Inc. recently announced financial results for its fiscal 2022 second quarter ended November 30, 2021.

IPC Reports Rising Material and Labor Costs Continue to Impact Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain

Nine in 10 electronics manufacturers reported rising materials costs, and more than three-fourths reporting rising labor costs.

January 5, 2022

IPC’s January 2022 global electronics manufacturing supply chain sentiment report found that materials and labor costs continue to be the largest issue facing the electronics supply chain.

Photo of the Mule-Hide JTS 1 Clear package

MULE-HIDE PRODUCTS CO.: Clear Joint and Termination Sealant

The clear color of this sealant allows contractors to quickly and easily complete projects that would otherwise require meticulous and time-consuming color matching.

January 5, 2022

Mule-Hide Products Co. has added Clear to the color palette for JTS 1 joint and termination sealant.

High Consumer Demand Drives New Home Sales in November

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in November rose 12.4% to a 744,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in October.

January 5, 2022

New home sales posted a solid gain in November, driven by strong buyer demand, low existing home inventory, and buyers' anticipation of future higher mortgage rates.

Huntsman Announces Two New Corporate Initiatives

The initiatives include a review of strategic options for its Textile Effects Division and a multi-year compensation plan.

January 4, 2022

Huntsman Corp. recently announced two new corporate initiatives regarding its executive compensation plan and the future of its Textile Effects Division.