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Net Revenue Grows 23% for H.B. Fuller in 2021 Second Quarter

The company posted organic growth in all three global business units, including double-digit growth in Engineering Adhesives and Construction Adhesives.

July 2, 2021

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for its second quarter ended May 29, 2021.

2021 ASI Top 20: Leading Global Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

In considering the annual ranking for the ASI Top 20 list of leading adhesive and sealant manufacturers, we focus on sales figures and other details for finished adhesives and sealants, as well as related products such as tapes.

June 30, 2021

Welcome to the 2021 ASI Top 20! Every year, we explore the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants to compile this list. In considering the rankings, we focus on sales figures (and other details) for finished adhesives and sealants, as well as related products such as tapes.

H.B. FULLER: Compostable Adhesives for Flexible Packaging

Compostable flexible packaging provides converters and brand owners another tool toward reducing, reusing, composting, and recycling.

June 29, 2021

Under its worldwide Flextra™ Evolution brand, H.B. Fuller announced two new compostable adhesive solutions that offer differentiated advantages in terms of sustainability goals and manufacturer benefits.

Top 5 News that Sticks

New Dow MDI and Prepolymers Facility is Top News

An announcement from Dow regarding a new facility drew the most reader interest last week.

June 28, 2021

Is your company expanding? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com so we can help share the news!

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

The expanded facility will house a new energy-efficient coater and production line to manufacture complex, multiple-layer pressure-sensitive tapes.

June 28, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has announced plans to expand its Painesville, Ohio, manufacturing facility by approximately 32,000 sq ft.

U.S. Electronics Manufacturers May Exit the Defense Market Due to Costs Associated with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Over one-third (33%) of respondents to an industry survey conducted by IPC say the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification will weaken the U.S. defense electronics industrial base, while 18% are unsure.

June 25, 2021

In a recent IPC industry survey and report, 24% of electronic manufacturers say the costs and burdens of compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification may force them out of the U.S. Department of Defense’s supply chain.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies production robot

Henkel Details Adhesive Technologies Sustainability Activities

The company is investing in projects around the world that maintain steady progress in each of the company’s three sustainability pillars.

June 24, 2021

Within its Adhesive Technologies business unit, Henkel’s Global Operations and Supply Chain organization has put sustainability goals for its operations into action.

3M: Silicone Adhesive for Wearable Medical Devices

The adhesive is ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization compatible and compliant with ISO 10993 parts 5 and 10.

June 24, 2021

3M recently announced its latest addition to a new class of silicone adhesives that reportedly balances strength, flexibility, and comfort—the 2484 3M™ Single Coated Medical Film Tape with Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive on Liner.

Industry Roundtable: Key Players in the Adhesive and Sealant Industry Share their Insights

How is the industry dealing with supply chain volatility? What end-use markets are offering the most opportunities? Adhesives and sealants leaders share their thoughts on these issues and more.

Susan Sutton

June 24, 2021

I recently reached out to key industry players—ranging from raw materials suppliers to manufacturers of finished adhesives and sealants—to get their takes on factors ranging from supply chain volatility and sustainability initiatives to research and development efforts.

Contract Packaging Association Releases 2021 State of the Industry Report Amid Industry Growth

Combining quantitative and qualitative research, the report interviews and surveys CEOs, executives, vendors, customers, and other leaders.

June 23, 2021

The contract packaging and contract manufacturing (CP/CM) industry is currently worth $75.6 billion and projected to continue growing at two times the pace of the sectors it serves, according to the Contract Packaging Association’s (CPA) recently released “2021 State of the Industry Report.”