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Henkel groundbreaking Salisbury North Carolina

Henkel Adhesive Technologies to Expand UV Capabilities with New Facility in North Carolina

Henkel reports that the expansion of its existing site broadens the company’s capabilities to provide more sustainable and innovative pressure-sensitive adhesive solutions to the tape, label, medical, and graphic films markets.

August 20, 2020

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art production area for UV-curable acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) at its site in Salisbury, N.C.

COVESTRO: Polyurethane Textile Coating Technology

Compared with the previous solvent-based coagulation process, this water-based technology reportedly saves up to 95% water and up to 50% energy.

August 18, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it developed its water-based INSQIN technology in order to create a sustainable, efficient, and permanent polyurethane coating for textiles and to produce high-quality synthetic materials, especially for car interiors.

Michelman BPI certified compostable coatings

Michelman Coatings Achieve Compostable Certification from Biodegradable Products Institute

The BPI-certified coatings are reportedly proven to biodegrade in an industrial compost environment and can be used in typical quantities in the applications for which they are designed, with minimal limitations.

August 13, 2020

Michelman recently announced that several of its products have complied with the specifications established by the American Society for Testing and Materials standards ASTM D6400 and D6868 per the terms and conditions of Biodegradable Products Institute’s (BPI) certification program for compostable products.

Acucote Publishes Sustainability Commitment Statement

The commitment statement details how sustainability has been incorporated throughout Acucote's organization and describes the company’s participation in industry organizations.

July 27, 2020

Acucote recently announced that it has developed and published “Protecting our Planet: Acucote’s Commitment to Sustainability.”

Intertape Polymer Group Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

The report provides an overview of Intertape Polymer Group’s sustainability progress in 2019 and highlights the company’s sustainability opportunities in the years ahead.

July 14, 2020

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently published its 2019 annual sustainability report, titled “We Package, We Protect & We Sustain.”

Hexion Highlights Ongoing Accomplishments in Sustainability Report

Hexion’s “2019 Sustainability Report” highlights the company’s efforts and accomplishments in enhancing safety, efficiency, sustainability, and social responsibility.

July 10, 2020

Hexion Inc. recently announced the release of its “2019 Sustainability Report.”

KRATON CORP.: Rosin Ester Technology

According to Kraton, the REvolution rosin ester technology enables the development of bio-based products with light color and oxidative stability.

July 7, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently unveiled its REvolution rosin ester technology, along with new SYLVALITE products.

Nouryon Completes Acquisition of J.M. Huber Carboxymethyl Cellulose Business

The transaction will reportedly significantly broaden Nouryon’s portfolio of products in carboxymethyl cellulose, a sustainable, bio-based water-soluble polymer used as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, and film former.

July 7, 2020

Nouryon has completed its previously announced acquisition of the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) business of J.M. Huber Corp.

Top 5 News that Stick

Readers Most Drawn to Henkel Collaboration on 3D-Printed COVID-19 Swabs

A collaboration between Henkel and Origin to use additive manufacturing in the production of nasopharyngeal swabs drew the most reader interest last week.