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H.B. FULLER: Adhesive for Natural-Based Disposable Hygiene Products

A high wet-strength adhesive, it allows manufacturers to switch to natural substrates like 100% cotton and viscose without having to significantly increase coat weight.

March 4, 2021

Full-Care™ 5885 is an ECO PASSPORT-certified cotton bonding hygiene construction adhesive solution designed to meet industry’s growing demand for natural-based hygiene articles.

2021 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

How are suppliers of raw materials and chemicals navigating the multiple diverse challenges that have impacted the industry over the past year?

Susan Sutton

March 4, 2021

Before 2020, I always thought it would be fascinating to live through a truly “historic” time. The massive losses of the past year—both human and economic—have cured me of that naïve perspective. However, the continued upheaval has also shown how resilient, supportive, and innovative we can be in the face of multiple crises.

Gibson Joins ChemQuest as Director

Rich Gibson has extensive experience in business strategy development and the specialty chemicals market.

March 3, 2021

The ChemQuest Group has hired Rich Gibson, formerly the director of Corporate Strategy for Milliken & Co., as a director.

DuPont and Nissan e.dams Formula E Team Announce Technical Partnership

Engineering teams from both organizations will combine expertise to focus on achieving breakthroughs in e-motor performance and battery safety.

March 3, 2021

DuPont and the Nissan e.dams Formula E team recently announced a technical partnership to accelerate the delivery of new technologies in vehicle electrification.

Axiom Space Raises $130 Million in Series B Funding

The new financing will accelerate the growth of Axiom's workforce and construction of its privately developed space station.

March 3, 2021

Axiom Space, Inc., which is developing the world's first commercial space station, has raised $130 million in Series B funding.

New Defense Electronics Group Invites Industry Participation

The U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics was established in 2020 with a mission to ensure the U.S. government has access to resilient and trusted electronics supply chains.

March 2, 2021

The U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics (USPAE) is inviting electronics manufacturers and related companies to participate in its programs, highlighting the opportunities to collaborate with industry peers and the U.S. government.

Henkel and North Carolina State University Enter Research Partnership Focused on Power Electronics

Henkel will leverage services from NC State’s Packaging Research in Electronic Energy Systems (PREES) lab facilities as part of the agreement.

March 2, 2021

Henkel and North Carolina State University's Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Engineering Research Center recently announced a new partnership agreement designed to study the impact of materials technology on power electronics applications.

Exploring Electronics Manufacturing at IPC APEX EXPO

IPC APEX EXPO 2021’s virtual platform will allow attendees, exhibitors, and speakers to easily navigate more than 100 technical conference sessions, professional development courses, and product demonstrations.

March 2, 2021

IPC APEX EXPO 2021 is being held virtually on March 8-12, 2021. “Given ongoing COVID-19 health and safety concerns and continued restrictions for large gatherings and events in California, it was not feasible to safely convene the nearly 9,000 expected participants at IPC APEX EXPO 2021,” said John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO. “The event will now take place in a safe, all-virtual format.”

Top 5 News that Sticks

Avery Dennison Acquisition Leads the News

Last week, Avery Dennison’s announcement regarding its acquisition of JDC Solutions drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

March 1, 2021

How will recent merger and acquisition activity impact the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

3M to Invest $1 Billion to Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Reduce Water Use, and Improve Water Quality

3M is aiming for a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, an 80% reduction by 2040, and 100% carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050.

March 1, 2021

3M recently announced it expects to invest approximately $1 billion over the next 20 years to accelerate new environmental goals: achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reduce water use by 25% at its facilities, and return higher quality water to the environment after use in manufacturing operations.