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2021 Distributor Roundtable

Leaders in raw materials and chemicals distribution share their insights on key issues impacting the adhesive and sealant industry.

Susan Sutton

September 2, 2021

What do distributors of raw materials and chemicals consider to be the primary challenges facing materials producers and purchasers? How can distributors help companies all along the supply chain understand and navigate the various forces impacting the industry? To find answers to these questions (and others), we reached out to leaders in the distribution industry.

DuPont Named Finalist for Two R&D 100 Awards

In the past eight years, DuPont has been named a finalist 17 times and has been the winner of six R&D 100 Awards.

September 1, 2021

DuPont Mobility & Materials has been named a finalist in the annual R&D 100 Awards for two of its solutions in the mechanical/materials category.

VanBriesen to Lead NSF Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems

VanBriesen’s main research interests are in sustainable natural and engineered water systems.

August 31, 2021

The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected Jeanne M. VanBriesen, Ph.D., to serve as division director for the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems.

Covestro and Hesse Produce Life Cycle Assessment of Wood and Furniture Coatings

According to Covestro, formulations with Bayhydur quix 306-70 dry as quickly as those with solvent-based crosslinkers, in contrast to coatings with low-VOC, water-based standard hardeners.

August 31, 2021

A study conducted by Covestro and coatings manufacturer Hesse GmbH & Co. KG focused on analyzing the life cycle assessment of different polyurethane wood coatings from raw material production to the applied coating in order to demonstrate the environmental impact of these systems and to reveal advantages and disadvantages for each technology.

World Economic Forum to Establish Global Centre for Urban Transformation in Detroit

The center aims to increase public-private collaboration in cities and advance more inclusive and sustainable models for urban development.

August 30, 2021

The World Economic Forum recently announced plans to establish a new global Centre for Urban Transformation headquartered in Detroit, Mich.

TOTAL CRAY VALLEY: Sustainably Sourced Resins

Krasol F3000 (and Krasol F3100, the fully hydrogenated grade) are linear diols with near quantitative hydroxyl termination.

August 26, 2021

Total Cray Valley recently announced that it has expanded its hydroxyl-terminated diene resin portfolio with the industrial introduction of sustainably sourced farnesene-based resins, Krasol^® F3000 and F3100.

3M Focuses on Water Conservation with New Initiatives

3M reports that it will be working to preserve the world’s freshwater resources and achieve a net positive water impact.

August 24, 2021

3M recently announced it is joining the Water Resilience Coalition (WRC), advancing its commitment to help the nearly two billion people worldwide living in water-stressed and water-scarce communities.

Henkel polyurethane hot melt for electronics

HENKEL: Bio-Based Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesive for Consumer Electronics Assembly

This is the company's inaugural consumer electronics-specific, bio-based PUR hot-melt adhesive.

August 19, 2021

Henkel recently announced the development and commercial availability of LOCTITE^® HHD 3544F, a bio-based polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot-melt adhesive designed for consumer electronics assembly.

Top 5 News that Sticks

RPM Personnel Announcements Lead the News

Readers were most interested in two personnel appointments from RPM last week.

Susan Sutton

August 16, 2021

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Enabling Greener Formulating Innovations with Liquid Polybutadiene Technology

Liquid polybutadienes can help improve the environmental performance of a diverse range of chemical formulations.

Doug Thompson

Malcolm McInnes

August 13, 2021

The chemical industry continues to strive for greener innovation, and liquid polybutadiene technology can provide innovative solutions for today’s challenges.