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Bio-Based Materials for Adhesives and Sealants: The Sustainability Revolution is Here

Fostering the bio-economy requires new technology that pushes the boundaries of bio-based performance.

August 21, 2020

By 2050, the United Nations expects the global population to reach approximately 9.5 billion people. The expectations are that millions of people will be lifted out of poverty, increasing living standards and driving demand for chemical products.

Brooks and Sneller Join Palmer Holland CASE Team

Samantha Brooks joins Palmer Holland’s CASE team as Marketing director, while Elizabeth Sneller has been named an account manager.

August 19, 2020

Palmer Holland recently announced the additions of Samantha Brooks and Elizabeth Sneller to its CASE team.

From the Editor

Twice as Nice

This issue of ASI brings you our annual Distributor Directory, as well as the ever-popular ASI Top 20 listing of the world’s leading adhesives and sealants manufacturers.

Susan Sutton

August 19, 2020

Our August issue is chock-full of annual offerings and focused content to help you and your business succeed. This issue of ASI brings you our annual Distributor Directory, as well as the ever-popular ASI Top 20 listing of the world’s leading adhesives and sealants manufacturers.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Industry Continues to be Drawn to the Loss of Palmer Holland’s Matt Walker

The death of Matt Walker, account manager for Palmer Holland, drew the most reader interest for the second consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

August 17, 2020

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send your press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Yonker Joins Maroon Group’s CASE Midwest Team

Maroon Group reports that Todd Yonker brings a wealth of experience and knowledge gleaned from technical and commercial roles in the CASE industry.

August 14, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that Todd Yonker has been named a senior account manager for the CASE Midwest team, covering Michigan and Northwest Ohio.

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Covestro Announces New Corporate Vision Focused on Circular Economy

Over the long term, Covestro plans to align its entire production, its range of products and solutions, and all areas to the circular concept.

August 11, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it considers itself to be on a clear course and well-positioned for the rest of the year, following a challenging first six months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Announcement Regarding the Death of Palmer Holland’s Matt Walker Dominates the News

Last week, news from Palmer Holland regarding the death of Matt Walker drew a large amount of reader interest.

Susan Sutton

August 10, 2020

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send your press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Navigating the Adhesive and Sealant Industry through the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Adhesive and Sealant Council is supporting members during the coronavirus crisis with communication, education, and engagement opportunities.

Susan Sutton

August 10, 2020

The economic toll of the global COVID-19 pandemic is vast and ongoing. According to Bill Allmond, president of The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), member companies have experienced varying degrees of difficulty, and those difficulties have likely evolved over the course of the crisis.

Huntsman Experiences Steep Sales Decreases in 2020 Second Quarter

Revenues in Huntsman’s Advanced Materials segment were $192 million in the second quarter, a 30% decrease compared to the 2019 quarter.

August 7, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently reported second quarter 2020 results with revenues of $1.2 billion, a 30% decrease compared to the 2019 second quarter.

Maroon Group Signs Distribution Agreement with Applied Graphene Materials

Maroon Group’s CASE and technical sales and support team will reportedly leverage its customer network to introduce AGM’s proprietary graphene dispersions technology into the U.S. and Canadian coatings and polymers markets.

August 7, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Applied Graphene Materials.