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The 2026 ASC Annual Convention & EXPO heads to Nashville with a forward-looking agenda designed to help adhesives and sealants professionals navigate disruption and drive growth.

The partnership will broaden supply and deliver advanced, reliable performance additives to address growing demands in plastic and rubber applications for manufacturing.

WACKER reports that the conflict in the Middle East has led to significant disruption in global supply chains, resulting in increased costs for raw materials and logistics. 

Arkema announced that the company has a new chief executive officer of its Italian subsidiary, replacing Giulio Cocco, who is retiring.

With the official relaunch of OXEA in April 2025, the company has taken decisive steps to redefine its strategic direction, sharpen its market focus, and strengthen its global presence. 

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the appointment of its latest new director, Edward Johnson.

Synthomer recently announced a new partnership with Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) to develop bio‑based alternatives to existing fossil‑based monomers.

After more than two years of contraction, the manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in January, with economic activity expanding for the first time in 12 months, according to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report. 

BASF Corp. announced that it will increase selling prices for select acrylic monomer products in North America.

At the end of 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed a review of 1,3-butadiene, finding potential unreasonable health risks for workers who breathe in this chemical at their jobs in 11 specific industrial settings.