Sustainability

FRANKLIN ADHESIVES AND POLYMERS: Filtration Adhesive

October 25, 2013

This company, a division of Franklin International, has expanded its line of adhesives for use in the manufacture of filters with FilterFAB 3000.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel’s Sustainability Collaboration Continues to Draw Attention

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

October 21, 2013

Henkel’s collaboration with multiple large chemical companies to address sustainability issues drew the most interest last week.

Henkel Announces Sustainability Collaboration with Chemical Companies

October 10, 2013

Henkel recently announced it has joined forces with five additional chemical companies in a new collaborative initiative, “Together for Sustainability.”

ACC: U.S. Economy Continues to Improve

October 4, 2013

The U.S. economy continues to improve, with forecasts now suggesting economic expansion into 2015, according to the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer.

5 Trends Impacting the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

The ASC has identified multiple trends and responded with Convention and Training Academy programming.

Matt Croson

October 1, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has targeted five trends that it sees impacting the industry. The adhesive and sealant community will discuss these types of issues and opportunities at the ASC Fall Convention and Expo, which will be held October 21-23 in Minneapolis.

The Future of Electron Beam Curing

EB curing offers multiple possibilities and advantages for hardening coatings.

David Helsby

October 1, 2013

The first experiments with electron beams date from as early as 1920 in the U.S., but the first attempts to cure varnishes with electron beam curing (EBC) were only made in 1960.

Avery Dennison Releases Sustainability Report

October 1, 2013

The report adheres to Global Reporting Initiative guidelines and details the company’s progress in 2011 and 2012 toward its goals for environmental, social, and financial sustainability.

ARKEMA COATING RESINS: Waterborne Alkyd

September 26, 2013

This new binder is an APEO and ammonia-free short oil alkyd emulsion designed for use in a variety of coatings in which performance similar to solvent-based alkyds is desired.

Clean Energy Research Center Dedicated, New Supercomputer Announced

September 26, 2013

The new Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) will help manufacturers, utilities, and public and private sector researchers.

Henkel Retains Position in Sustainability Ranking

September 24, 2013

Henkel recently announced that, for the seventh consecutive year, it has been listed as industry group leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI Europe).