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Matthews Named Executive Chairman of Scott Bader

Kevin Matthews reportedly has a strong technical background, in addition to almost 20 years’ experience as CEO of organizations in the chemical, technology, and pharmaceutical sectors.
September 23, 2019
Scott Bader recently announced the appointment of Kevin Matthews to the position of executive chairman.
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Avery Dennison to Highlight Sustainability at Labelexpo Europe 2019

“A Sustainable World” will spotlight portfolios that reportedly offer a comprehensive range of materials designed to meet new labeling challenges.
September 18, 2019

Avery Dennison will feature new and recently launched sustainable solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2019, which will be held September 24-27.


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Afera 2019 annual conference

Afera Shares Details on 62nd Annual Conference

Along with key topics on the management agendas of all future-focused Afera member companies, the war for talent and the next-generation workforce will be of particular focus at the Lisbon event.
September 11, 2019
Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, recently announced the launch of its 62nd Annual Conference, which will take place October 9-11 at the Pestana Palace Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.
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generic chemicals

Dow to Retrofit Louisiana Cracker with Fluidized Catalytic Dehydrogenation Technology to Produce On-Purpose Propylene

Dow expects that the retrofit will enable it to continue to meet growing demand for its businesses serving consumer, infrastructure, and packaging end markets while also remaining within its stated near-term capital expenditure targets.
August 28, 2019
Dow recently announced that it will retrofit proprietary fluidized catalytic dehydrogenation (FCDh) technology into one of its mixed-feed crackers in Plaquemine, La., to produce on-purpose propylene.
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Michelman to Feature Range of Sustainable Surface Modifiers for Exterior Wood and Architectural Coatings at Coatings Trends & Technologies

Michelman reports that its low-VOC architectural coatings enhance scuff, scrub, scratch, burnish, and abrasion resistance.
August 26, 2019
Michelman, a bronze sponsor and exhibitor at Coating Trends & Technologies (CTT) 2019, recently announced that it will feature its line of sustainable waterborne surface modifiers for improving the performance of exterior wood coatings and architectural paint coatings.
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Market-Trends

Compostable Food Service Packaging Sales to Grow as Sustainability Push Promises Rapid Adoption

The expansion of the foodservice industry, along with the emergence of “takeaway” and “grab-and-go” services, will continue to provide potential growth prospects for the compostable foodservice packaging market.
August 23, 2019

Worldwide sales of compostable foodservice packaging reached approximately 6,400 tons worth $16.7 million in 2018; the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 5% through 2029.


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Jowat biobased hotmelt adhesives

JOWAT: Bio-Based Hot-Melt Adhesives

According to Jowat, the products feature high renewable raw materials content, which provides high efficiency and cleanliness during processing while facilitating recyclable bonds according to the German packaging law.
August 20, 2019

Jowat recently announced the launch of its new Jowatherm® GROW product range, comprising bio-based hot melts for the environmentally compatible bonding of packaging.


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