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Based on WACKER’s Alpha³ technology, these novel polymers can be formulated into tin-free sealants and adhesives that are highly elastic and achieve a low modulus of elasticity. 

Huntsman recently announced that its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing sites in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured ISCC+ Certification. 

The Adhesive and Sealant Council's annual Conference and Expo will offer sessions covering myriad topics to help the industry build a better future through innovation.  

Specialty materials provider Celanese Corp. is increasing prices for its vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), vinyl-based emulsions, redispersible powders (RDP), and other derivative products in the Western Hemisphere. 

The board of directors of Ingevity Corp. has appointed David H. Li as the company's president and CEO, effective April 7, 2025. 

In 2024, raw materials suppliers offered new technology to help formulate the latest adhesives and sealants that meet the evolving needs of customers.

Kraton Corp., a sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value bio-based products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announced a general price increase on turpentine refined products and derivatives and limonene-based derivatives. 

Covestro announced that the company recently made significant progress towards its Scope 1 climate neutrality goal for its Baytown, Texas, site. 

Westlake Epoxy is launching an epoxy product portfolio offering a range of sustainable characteristics across multiple products, which will support customer sustainability initiatives.

Ashland is increasing prices on 1-4-butanediol (BDO) and several solvents products.