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Riggins Succeeds Medley as CEO of Loparex

The appointment became effective January 10, 2022.

January 14, 2022

Pamplona Capital Management, owner of Loparex, has appointed Charmaine Riggins as the Loparex Group’s new CEO.

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Tapes on the Rise

Pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are tapping into the packaging, medical, and transportation sectors to gain ground.

January 14, 2022

Today’s manufacturers have unrestrained access when it comes to bonding solutions. Pressure-sensitive tapes and labels have grown as a viable option, but why are these solutions important?

Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges Impacting the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

I recently reached out to key players in the industry to find out what supply chain issues are still in play and how companies are mitigating the various challenges, as well as their projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 10, 2022

The supply chain has seen several major disruptions over the last 20 months or so. As a result of various issues arising from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and the pandemic’s extended impact to natural disasters and more, the adhesive and sealant industry has been dealing with lack of supply, supply and demand disparities, and logistics complications, to name just a few.

Michelman Implements Changes in Executive Leadership

The changes come as a new president and CEO takes the helm of the company.

January 3, 2022

Michelman has implemented certain executive leadership changes that became effective January 1, 2022.

Trivanovic Appointed CEO of Shurtape Technologies’ Global Business

The leadership transition comes as John Kahl, CEO of Shurtape's C&C Group, announced his retirement.

December 28, 2021

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced that Vuk Trivanovic, CEO of the company’s Industrial and Engineered Solutions (ESG) Groups, will expand his role and responsibilities as CEO to encompass the full scope of Shurtape's global business.

From the Editor

Bye, 2021

ASI readers’ interests in 2021 tended to reflect the industry’s need to try to make sense of all of the tumult and constantly changing dynamics.

Susan Sutton

December 24, 2021

Wow, what a year. It’s like 2020 turned to 2021 and said, “Haha—beat that!” Unfortunately for us, 2021 responded with a hearty “Challenge accepted!” and proceeded to foment chaos with manic enthusiasm.

Case Study

Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections with Treated Adhesive Films

A study at the University Hospital Basel has confirmed the effectiveness of an antimicrobial coating on adhesive films.

December 22, 2021

In a clinical study that lasted several months, the effectiveness of antimicrobial-treated surfaces against hospital pathogens was examined under real-life conditions at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland. The research team confirmed that a treated adhesive film has 98% effectiveness against microbes.

M&A Corner

Adhesives and Sealants M&A: Reaching Cruising Altitude

The level of merger and acquisition activity in 2021 has by almost any measure exceeded expectations.

Andy Hinz

December 17, 2021

According to data from S&P, year-to-date global M&A transaction volume through the third quarter of 2021 was up 34% compared to the first nine months of 2020 and 14% over the same period in 2019. The average reported transaction value in 2021 is 29% higher than in 2020 and up 19% over 2019. What is driving this activity? Well, it’s a few things.

Berry Global Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies

Berry secured the number-four spot on the list within its respective industry.

December 17, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it has been named number 35 out of 2,000 public companies on America’s Most Responsible Companies, presented by Newsweek and global research firm Statista, Inc.