Last week, readers were most drawn to news from Dow regarding recent awards for innovation (Dow Earns Five R&D 100 Awards): “Five technologies from Dow were recently recognized with R&D 100 Awards, a signature program of R&D World magazine designed to identify and celebrate the top 100 revolutionary technologies introduced during the past year. Considered one of the most prestigious innovation awards programs, the R&D 100 honors innovation pioneers and their contributions to science and technology.

“‘Our innovations continue to position Dow to deliver differentiated products and solutions for our customers, bringing value to our shareholders and addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges,’ said A.N. Sreeram, Dow’s chief technology officer and senior vice president of Research & Development. ‘This recognition from R&D 100 celebrates the dedication, expertise and creativity of Dow scientists and engineers who developed these innovations that have delivered performance and sustainability simultaneously for our customers.’”

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Top 5 News that Sticks for October 18-24

1. Dow Earns Five R&D 100 Awards
2. TÜV Nord Certifies WACKER’s Manufacturing of Silicone Sealants
3. Henkel to Showcase Packaging Initiatives in Virtual Sustainability Forum
4. Gelest Closes Sale to Mitsubishi Chemical America, Names Goff Chief Technology Officer
5. H.B. Fuller Positioning Adhesive Named HYGIENIX Award Finalist

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants, and coatings-related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletters and social media platforms.