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Henkel Adhesive Technologies 2019 Supplier Awards

Henkel Recognizes Eastman, BYK, and Evonik in Annual Supplier Awards

According to Henkel Adhesive Technologies, it honors the close and successful collaboration across the value chains with these awards.

November 14, 2019

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has rewarded the performance of its strategic partners with its annual Supplier Awards.

3M Joins Well Living Lab Alliance to Study the Impact of Living Spaces on Overall Health

As an alliance member, 3M will have access to emerging health insights and trends with the Well Living Lab studies, which can be leveraged in new product innovation and are based on scientific findings.

November 13, 2019

3M has joined the Well Living Lab Alliance, a global consortium of organizations supporting the advancement of knowledge about how the indoor places where people live, work, and play can improve human health and well-being.

Eastman Hydrocarbon Resin Nominated for Hygienix Innovation Award

Eastman reports that its Regalite UltraPure resin family addresses consumer concerns associated with odor, volatile organic compounds, and trace chemicals in the hygiene industry.

November 12, 2019

Regalite UltraPure from Eastman, a new class of clean tackifying hydrocarbon resins, is one of three products nominated for the 2019 Hygienix Innovation Award.

3M: High-Tack Box Sealing Tape

With its consistent, pressure-sensitive, high-performance, hot-melt synthetic rubber adhesive system, the upgraded tape reportedly adheres rapidly to a variety of surfaces.

November 5, 2019

3M recently announced the availability of Scotch 375+ high-tack box sealing tape, an industrial packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing, recouperage, and other packaging applications.

Covestro Sales Decline in 2019 Third Quarter Despite Volume Growth

Covestro’s Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties segment reported a drop in core volumes by 4% as a result of weaker demand for coating raw materials from all key industries.

November 4, 2019

In the third quarter of 2019, Covestro reports that it achieved core volume growth of 5.3% over the prior-year period in a continuing challenging economic environment.

Modern Design Enabled by Greener, Cleaner Sealant Technology

Leading-edge spacer systems support sustainable building construction.

November 1, 2019

Growing concerns about energy usage are prompting cities all over the world to set goals for energy-efficient or net-zero buildings.

Editor's Memo

Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants Abound in Green Building and Construction

The movement toward sustainable construction provides myriad opportunities for adhesives and sealants.

Susan Sutton

November 1, 2019

According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the number of residential homes certified to its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system is at an all-time high, having risen 19% since 2017.

DOW: High-Solids Adhesive for High-Speed Metal Lamination

Designed to work on a broad range of medium-performance applications and packaging structures, Dow’s new adhesive reportedly offers up to 55% high-solids content in application.

October 31, 2019

Dow recently announced that it has expanded its portfolio of solvent-based adhesives with the new ADCOTE L76-500 high-solids adhesive, reportedly opening new opportunities beyond traditional metal-to-film lamination.

Recycling Partnership Launches U.S. Circular Economy Roadmap

To build a bridge between the current system and an optimized circular system, The Recycling Partnership is calling for a set of concrete actions based on three distinct issues currently undermining the U.S. recycling industry.

October 24, 2019

The Recycling Partnership recently announced what is reportedly the first-ever roadmap aimed at addressing systemic issues in the U.S. recycling system and catalyzing the transition toward a circular economy for packaging.

Berry Global and Digimarc to Promote Innovation in Recycling with HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative

Digimarc Barcode is a technique to “tag” plastic substrates or print materials (e.g., shrink sleeve, IML label, or paper label) with an identity that could include attributes such as plastic type, product manufacturer, product SKU, and food or non-food usage.

October 21, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced its participation in the new recycling initiative, HolyGrail 2.0.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.

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Henkel Recognizes Eastman, BYK, and Evonik in Annual Supplier Awards

3M Joins Well Living Lab Alliance to Study the Impact of Living Spaces on Overall Health

Eastman Hydrocarbon Resin Nominated for Hygienix Innovation Award

3M: High-Tack Box Sealing Tape

Covestro Sales Decline in 2019 Third Quarter Despite Volume Growth

Modern Design Enabled by Greener, Cleaner Sealant Technology

Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants Abound in Green Building and Construction

DOW: High-Solids Adhesive for High-Speed Metal Lamination

Recycling Partnership Launches U.S. Circular Economy Roadmap

Berry Global and Digimarc to Promote Innovation in Recycling with HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative

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