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Top 5 News that Sticks

RPM Personnel Announcements Lead the News

Readers were most interested in two personnel appointments from RPM last week.

Susan Sutton

August 16, 2021

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Mule-Hide Products Names Grunewald Product Category Manager

Jeremy Grunewald is responsible for the company’s portfolio of coatings, caulks, sealants, and asphaltic products.

August 16, 2021

Jeremy Grunewald has joined Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. as product category manager for liquid-applied systems.

Dow Accelerates Automotive Industry Collaboration with MobilityScience Studios

The first two MobilityScience Studios are located in Midland, Mich., and Lake Jackson, Texas.

August 16, 2021

Dow recently announced the launch of MobilityScience™ Studios to support the development of innovative transportation technologies.

Net Sales Jump Nearly 38% for Avery Dennison in 2021 Second Quarter

The company reported net sales for the quarter increased 37.5% compared to the 2020 second quarter.

August 12, 2021

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its second quarter ended July 3, 2021.

3M Invests in TPG Rise Climate Fund

TPG Rise Climate focuses investments on clean energy, enabling solutions, decarbonized transport, greening industrials, and agricultural and natural solutions.

August 12, 2021

3M recently announced that it is expanding its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship by investing in TPG Rise Climate, a multi-billion dollar climate impact investing fund that deploys mission-driven capital at scale.

Huntsman Announces Strong Second Quarter 2021 Results

Huntsman reported revenue increases in each of its business segments.

August 11, 2021

Huntsman Corp. recently reported second quarter 2021 results, with revenues topping $2 billion, an increase of over 62% compared to the same period last year.

H.B. Fuller to Build New Facility in Egypt

The facility is expected to begin full production in the last quarter of 2022.

August 11, 2021

H.B. Fuller recently announced a strategic investment to build a new facility in Cairo that will support demand in the markets of Egypt, Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa.

RPM Announces Executive Appointments

Michael J. Laroche will succeed Keith Smiley, who will retire in October.

August 10, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced the appointment of Mark T. Rankin as vice president-global systems and Michael J. Laroche as vice president, controller, and chief accounting officer.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Drawn to H.B. Fuller and Covestro Sustainability-Focused Collaboration

Last week, readers were most interested in a collaboration between H.B. Fuller and Covestro.

Susan Sutton

August 9, 2021

How is your company addressing sustainability? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Solving Challenges in Electric Vehicle Batteries with Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

The electric vehicle space is an area that will provide a tremendous opportunity to converters and others working with high-performance, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes.

Scott Krusinski

August 9, 2021

Automakers are investing heavily in electric vehicle (EV) technology and are setting long-term goals for phasing out internal combustion engines. This strategic shift is driven by government policy, long-term competitiveness, and innovations in lithium-ion technology and production that have extended the EV driving range and reduced battery pack costs.