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Home » Authors » Karen Parker

Articles by Karen Parker

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Ashland Faces Pressure to Explore Sale as Activist Investor Builds Stake

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Karen Parker
June 11, 2026

Cleveland-based fund Ancora argues specialty ingredients maker is undervalued, estimates sale could yield $76 per share or more.


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H.B. Fuller and Ancora Holdings Clash Over Proposed Medical Adhesives Acquisition

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Karen Parker
May 26, 2026

On May 21, Reuters reported that H.B. Fuller submitted an unsolicited all-cash proposal to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS), a U.K.-based medical supplier focused on wound-care technologies.


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Iran War and Logistics Challenges Impact Adhesives and Sealants Pricing

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Karen Parker
May 26, 2026

Both adhesives and raw materials suppliers are tying rising costs of their products to petrochemical constraints, tariffs, energy costs, logistics volatility, and the continued pressure on specialty chemical feedstocks.


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Collaboration and Innovation Drive the Conversation at ASC's Convention and EXPO

karen parker
Karen Parker
May 21, 2026

The neon lights of Nashville’s Broadway may have been calling from just down the street, but the real electricity was inside the Grand Hyatt


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ASC Conference

Adhesives Industry Leaders Head to Park City for ASC 2026 Conference

Attendees will gain insights into economic conditions, M&A activity, and AI-driven business strategies.
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Karen Parker
May 13, 2026

The ASC Executive Leadership Conference 2026 will provide industry executives with tools to navigate today’s evolving business landscape.


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Tape Week

Tape Week 2026 to Spotlight Innovation, Market Trends, and Industry Collaboration

PSA tape industry professionals will gather in Louisville this May for four days of technical sessions, market insights, and networking.
karen parker
Karen Parker
April 28, 2026

Tape Week 2026 will bring pressure-sensitive adhesive tape manufacturers, suppliers, and end-users to Louisville for educational and networking opportunities.


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The Latest Adhesive Research: From Smart Functionality to Bioinspired Design

karen parker
Karen Parker
April 14, 2026

Adhesives are designed to bond materials together, but ongoing innovation continues to expand their role well beyond that core function.


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ASC Convention and EXPO

ASC 2026 Convention and EXPO to Bring Industry Professionals to Nashville

The annual convention continues to serve as a key forum for innovation, learning, and industry connection.
karen parker
Karen Parker
April 13, 2026

The ASC 2026 Annual Convention and EXPO will bring adhesives and sealants professionals to Nashville for three days of education, networking, and industry insights.


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The Structural Shift: How Adhesives Are Redefining Modern Assembly

As advanced manufacturing evolves, industrial adhesives are emerging as the critical link between lightweight design, automation, and high-performance assembly.
karen parker
Karen Parker
March 24, 2026

From EV batteries to composite aircraft structures, advanced adhesives are enabling lighter designs, smarter automation, and integrated production systems. Explore the technologies driving this shift.


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DELO dispensing technology

Compact Dispensing Technology Integrates Easily into Existing Production Lines

New DELO technology delivers compact, micro-precision adhesive dispensing with integrated curing for faster, more sustainable production.
karen parker
Karen Parker
March 18, 2026

DELO is expanding its ACTIVIS portfolio with the new, more compact ACTIVIS 330 system, designed for precise micro dispensing volumes.


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