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Spider Silk Brings Adhesive Opportunities
Advancing Adhesives

Spider Silk Brings Adhesive Opportunities

Spider silk has the potential for industrial use in applications including ligament and tendon repair, advanced coatings, and bioadhesives.
Utah State University recently received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract with Salt Lake City-based Technology Holding LLC from the U.S. Army to continue research and development of spider silk manufacturing.
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Sustainable Raw Materials: How to Plan for Market Success
Strategic Solutions

Sustainable Raw Materials: How to Plan for Market Success

A business plan based on a clear understanding of decision drivers
Susan Anderson

Comprehensive initiatives designed to preserve and improve the environment are included in virtually all manufacturers’ corporate communications. According to the Sheldon Group, 25% of major brand owners have implemented scorecards to rate suppliers and products on environmental impact, and 30-40% more are being developed.


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Bostik Receives Supplier Innovation Award

Bostik recently announced it has received American Packaging Corp.’s (APC) first Supplier Innovation Award.
Though the program was created three years ago, APC had not found a supplier for the recognition until this year.
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Avery Dennison to Acquire Mactac Europe

Mactac Europe reportedly had 2015 year-end run-rate revenues of €147 million (~ $170 million) and approximately 470 employees.
Avery Dennison recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire the European business of Mactac from Platinum Equity.
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Fantastak Announces Personnel Changes

Europe-based Fantastak recently announced several personnel changes.
Rhodes and Merry reportedly will retire, and Fantastak announces two new employees and one promotion.
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