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Moving the Adhesives and Sealants Industry Forward

The adhesives and sealants industry relies heavily on distributors for far more than simply raw materials and chemicals shipments.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
September 23, 2021

According to a recent report from Grand View Research, the global chemical distribution market was estimated to be $247.1 billion last year and is projected to see robust growth (5.4% CAGR) to 2028. The distribution of specialty chemicals, such as those used in CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) and other sectors, is expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the market, reaching $139 billion in that timeframe.


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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.
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Ashland Establishes Renewable Annual Environmental Trust

The combination of the corporate cash, existing COLI assets, and remediated real estate sales is expected to fully fund ongoing cash requirements associated with Ashland’s environmental remediation efforts.
September 17, 2021
Ashland Global Holdings, Inc. recently announced that it has established a renewable annual trust for ongoing and future environmental remediation and related litigation.
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Evonik Expands Coating Additives Capacities in China

Evonik reports that the capacity increase will ensure reliable availability for Asian customers as well as coating manufacturers around the globe.
September 16, 2021
Evonik's Coating Additives business line recently announced that it is working to improve the supply situation by increasing production capacity of its TEGO® Glide and TEGO Wet additive product lines.
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Improving Supply Chain Visibility through Digitalization

An ongoing, award-winning project highlights next-generation possibilities for the raw materials and chemicals supply chain.
September 16, 2021

Earlier this year, BASF received the German Innovation Award 2021 in the Excellence in Business to Business-Chemical Industry category for a project involving the use of smart intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). These awards are presented by the German Design Council to recognize aspects of product innovation within different industries that offer additional benefits compared with previous solutions.

 


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FEICA Hosts First Suppliers’ Day

Suppliers’ Day provided an online platform for producers of adhesives and sealants to connect with the industry’s suppliers.
September 15, 2021
On September 8, 2021, FEICA (the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry) invited suppliers and service providers to share their knowledge and experience with an international audience of industry leaders and stakeholders at FEICA's first Suppliers' Day.
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