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Five Technologies Projected to Disrupt the Chemicals and Materials Industry

Lux Research identifies and ranks 12 key technologies that will reshape the world and ranks the top five technologies for the chemicals and materials industry.

March 26, 2021

Trends like sustainability and digitalization are going to dramatically change the chemicals and materials industry over the next 20 years, according to a report from Lux Research.

tesa Publishes Sustainability Report and Appoints Röber Chief Sustainability Officer

The company reports that it considers sustainable action, production, and management essential aspects of its strategic perspective.

March 25, 2021

tesa recently released its 2020 Sustainability Report, which presents its agenda for greater sustainability.

ACUCOTE: Expanded Forest Stewardship Council-Certified Product Portfolio

By choosing these products, converters are supporting responsible management of the world's forests.

March 25, 2021

Acucote has continued to expand its Forest Stewardship Council^® (FSC^&®)-certified product portfolio and now reportedly offers over 30 FSC-certified materials.

Nynas Makes Investment in Sustainable Production at Refinery in Gothenburg

The Gothenburg site manager reports that the investment is one of the largest since the refinery's start in 1956.

March 24, 2021

Nynas recently announced that it is investing SEK 190 million (approximately $22.2 million) to secure reliable production at its refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Improving Efficiency and Sustainability in Composites Bonding

A new system comprising a curing oven, regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO), and secondary and tertiary heat exchangers can help reduce operating costs while ensuring the safe removal of volatile organic compounds during composite bonding processes.

Tasha Jamaluddin

March 24, 2021

Among all chemical curing techniques, convection and radiant thermal curing represent the most widely used applications for adhesives and sealants. During the curing process, adhesives and sealants usually pass through two physical transformations—evaporation and condensation—while being applied to other materials.

Michelman Joins the International Molded Fiber Association to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging

The mission of the International Molded Fiber Association is to promote the global use of molded fiber products and advocate for environmental sustainability.

March 23, 2021

In its continuing effort to enable more sustainable packaging solutions for the circular economy, Michelman has expanded its network by joining the International Molded Fiber Association.

HENKEL: Relaunched Glue Stick

The further optimized formulation contains 97% natural ingredients, while the stick now consists of up to 65% post-industrial recycled plastics.

March 23, 2021

Henkel recently announced that it has relaunched its Pritt stick to provide consumers with an even more natural and high-performing solution combined with improved sustainability.

Ashland to Increase Production Capacity for Hydroxyethylcellulose in Nanjing

The thickening agent is used as a non-ionic rheology modifier in a range of industries, including paints and coatings, construction, oil and gas, personal care, and pharmaceutical.

March 22, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it plans to increase production capacity of Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) at its site in Nanjing, China.

Exploring Renewable Carbon-Based Raw Materials for Adhesives and Sealants

Producers of adhesives and sealants can reduce their carbon footprints by turning to materials based on renewable carbon sources, but obstacles remain.

Susan Sutton

March 18, 2021

As consumers around the world increasingly focus on ways they can help alleviate climate change, manufacturers (and their suppliers) are exploring myriad options for making their processes and products more sustainable—and thus more attractive to these eco-conscious end users.