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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

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.

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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Meridian’s Latest Acquisition

Last week, Meridian Adhesives Group’s acquisition of Prime Blend drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 20, 2021

How are acquisitions shaping the industry? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Arkema Achieves Highest Rating of Chemical Sector Companies Assessed by V.E

V.E assesses companies according to an in-depth questionnaire on environmental, social, and governance dimensions.

September 20, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it has received a score of 67/100 from the Vigeo Eiris (V.E) rating agency.

Dow Named to PEOPLE Companies that Care List for Second Consecutive Year

Dow ranked 61 on the expanded list of 100 companies selected for the honor.

September 17, 2021

Dow recently announced that it has been named one of the 2021 PEOPLE Companies that Care^® by Great Place to Work^® and PEOPLE, marking the second consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the list.

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.

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.

Case Study

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.

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.