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Henkel Joins The Climate Pledge

As a signatory to The Climate Pledge, Henkel has committed to achieving net-zero annual carbon emissions 10 years ahead of the 2050 target set by the UN Paris Agreement.
November 27, 2020
Henkel recently announced that it has reinforced its commitment to climate protection by joining The Climate Pledge, an international cross-industry commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism.
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Jowat Ina Benz and Armin Erb

Benz Succeeds Erb as Head of Jowat Technical Support and Service

Ina Benz began her career with Jowat in 2004 when she worked on her diploma thesis about the potential of monomer-reduced PUR hot-melt adhesives in applications.
November 25, 2020
Ina Benz has been appointed head of Technical Support and Service (TSS) at Jowat SE, following the retirement of Armin Erb.
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sustainability

Two New Solar Projects Support AkzoNobel Sustainability Initiatives

AkzoNobel currently uses 100% renewable electricity in eight countries: Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Estonia, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK.
November 24, 2020
Thousands of solar panels have been installed at two AkzoNobel sites as the company continues to accelerate toward its ambition of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030.
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Avery Dennison Woodbridge bonding study

Bonding Study Evaluates Performance of Avery Dennison Adhesives with Woodbridge Flexible Foams

This study focused on Woodbridge AutoBond flexible foams, which can be found in automotive applications such as acoustics, seating, and interior and overhead systems.
November 23, 2020

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released the second in a series of bonding studies that reportedly make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series adhesive products with commonly used materials.


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residential construction

Strong Sales Lift Builder Confidence to New Record High in November

Builder confidence levels have hit successive all-time highs over the past three months.
November 23, 2020
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to 90 in November, shattering the previous all-time high of 85 recorded in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
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sustainability

Mactac Joins Newly Founded CELAB Global Consortium to Promote Label Industry Recycling

Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB) is an industry initiative comprising more than 30 companies in the self-adhesive label industry to create greater circularity for industry products by enhancing and promoting matrix and release liner recycling.
November 20, 2020

Mactac recently announced its role as a leading member in the newly founded Circular Economy for Labels global consortium, which promotes recycling in the self-adhesive label industry.


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scientific formulas

ASC Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

Totaling $7,000, the scholarships were awarded in the spring to five outstanding students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees.
November 20, 2020
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the recipients of its member-only Scholarship Program for the 2019-2020 academic year.
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