Sustainability

Berry Global’s Salmon Named an Officer for the Alliance to End Plastic Waste

Tom Salmon will help guide the alliance’s decision-making on global projects that are sustainable, circular, and scalable businesses.

October 11, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that Tom Salmon, chairman and CEO, has accepted the appointment as an officer of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.

BOSTIK: Anaerobic Engineering Adhesives

These adhesives offer a number of advantages over mechanical solutions, such as long-term reliability, increased versatility of application, and protection against corrosion.

October 7, 2021

Bostik, an Arkema company, has launched a new range of high-performance anaerobic adhesives to provide engineers with alternatives to commonly used mechanical fastening solutions such as washers, gaskets, pins, hemps, and tapes.

Bommarito Named RadTech Sustainability Manager

Cara Bommarito has technical and business development experience, with previous positions at BASF, Fanuc Robotics, and Mabuchi Motors.

October 6, 2021

RadTech recently announced that it has hired Cara Bommarito to manage its sustainability and research initiatives.

Ashland Provides Fiscal 2021 Financial Update

Due to supply chain and logistics factors, the company is adjusting its earnings outlook.

October 5, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently provided an update for its preliminary fiscal 2021 financial results.

Top 5 News that Sticks

DL Chemical’s Acquisition of Kraton Leads the News

Last week, readers were most drawn to the planned acquisition of Kraton by DL Chemical.

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October 4, 2021

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Fedrigoni Receives EcoVadis Gold Rating

According to EcoVadis, Fedrigoni ranks among the best global companies in terms of environment protection and social responsibility initiatives.

September 29, 2021

Fedrigoni recently announced that it has received a Gold rating from EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability.

Case Study

Structural Adhesives are Reaching New Heights with an Innovative Electric Vehicle

Sika serves as the adhesive bonding technology partner for a world record attempt featuring a 100% solar-powered vehicle.

September 28, 2021

Sika is sponsoring the Peak Evolution expedition, a challenging project to reach a new world record. The Peak Evolution team is developing an innovative and sustainable agricultural vehicle called TERREN, working completely with electrical power.

Kraton Enters Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by DL Chemical

The all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion is expected to close by the first half of 2022.

September 27, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which DL Chemical Co., Ltd. will acquire 100% of Kraton.

EMCO to Distribute Sappi Biomaterials in North America

The agreement will include Sappi’s Valida line.

September 24, 2021

Sappi Corp. and EMCO Chemical Distributors have signed an exclusive agreement for distribution of Sappi’s biomaterials.

Kraton Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

Kraton is committed to including sustainability as an element of its enterprise business strategies.

September 22, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s progress and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout its operations.