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Net Sales Essentially Flat for Avery Dennison in 2019 Third Quarter

Avery Dennison’s net sales in the 2019 third quarter increased 0.1% to $1.76 billion; on an organic, non-GAAP basis, sales grew 2.1%.

October 25, 2019

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2019.

Domestic Electronics Manufacturers Grappling with Higher Costs from U.S. and Chinese Tariffs

On average, surveyed U.S. electronics companies report they have seen tariff increases on 31% of the total dollar value of the products they import.

October 25, 2019

According to a member survey conducted by IPC from September 25-October 2, almost 90% of U.S. electronics manufacturers are troubled by the higher tariffs imposed by the U.S. and China on each other’s imports.

Luijkx Joins IGM Resins as Global Procurement Director

Based in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, Stan Luijkx will lead IGM Resins’ global procurement organization and processes.

October 24, 2019

IGM Resins recently announced that it has appointed Stan Luijkx global Procurement director to support focused growth and to ensure supply security for the global businesses.

Recycling Partnership Launches U.S. Circular Economy Roadmap

To build a bridge between the current system and an optimized circular system, The Recycling Partnership is calling for a set of concrete actions based on three distinct issues currently undermining the U.S. recycling industry.

October 24, 2019

The Recycling Partnership recently announced what is reportedly the first-ever roadmap aimed at addressing systemic issues in the U.S. recycling system and catalyzing the transition toward a circular economy for packaging.

MAPEI Group Mourns Passing of Giorgio Squinzi

Giorgio Squinzi became the sole administrator of MAPEI in 1984 after the death of his father, Rodolfo, who founded the company in Milan in 1937.

October 23, 2019

MAPEI Group recently announced the passing of its president, Giorgio Squinzi, who died in Milan on the evening of October 2.

Sulzer Highlighting Adhesive Application Systems at MatDispens

Sulzer personnel will showcase the company’s offering for Indian manufacturers at booth A26 in hall V at MatDispens.

October 23, 2019

Sulzer recently announced that it will display its packaging, mixing, and dispensing solutions for adhesives at MatDispens, which will be held November 14-16 in Mumbai, India.

Scheugenpflug to Premier New Material Prep and Feeding Unit at productronica

An evolution of Scheugenpflug’s A310 system, LiquiPrep reportedly offers high feeding performance, easy maintenance, and long service life.

October 22, 2019

Scheugenpflug recently announced that it will present its new LiquiPrep material preparation and feeding unit for the first time in hall A4, booth 454, at productronica, which will be held November 12-15 in Munich, Germany.

AIHA and Five International Associations Join Forces to Create Indoor Environmental Quality Global Alliance

The mission of the Environmental Quality Global Alliance is to promote and advocate for indoor climate and health in buildings.

October 22, 2019

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and five fellow founding members recently announced the establishment of the Indoor Environmental Quality Global Alliance (IEQ-GA).

Berry Global and Digimarc to Promote Innovation in Recycling with HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative

Digimarc Barcode is a technique to “tag” plastic substrates or print materials (e.g., shrink sleeve, IML label, or paper label) with an identity that could include attributes such as plastic type, product manufacturer, product SKU, and food or non-food usage.

October 21, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced its participation in the new recycling initiative, HolyGrail 2.0.

Sun Chemical to Present High-Performance Pigments for Architectural Coatings at Western Coatings Show

Nilanjan Chakrabarti’s presentation at 2:50 p.m. on October 21 will cover general inquiries about the color space, classes of pigments, particle characteristics, and overall improvements made by Sun Chemical.

October 21, 2019

During the 2019 Western Coatings Show, which is being held October 20-23 in Las Vegas, Nev., Nilanjan Chakrabarti, Ph.D., will present Sun Chemical’s organic quinacridone red and phthalocyanine blue pigments for architectural coatings.