bio-based materials

Henkel Adhesive Technologies 2019 Supplier Awards

Henkel Recognizes Eastman, BYK, and Evonik in Annual Supplier Awards

According to Henkel Adhesive Technologies, it honors the close and successful collaboration across the value chains with these awards.

November 14, 2019

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Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has rewarded the performance of its strategic partners with its annual Supplier Awards.

Diamide-Based Organic Thixotrope: An Alternative to Fumed Silica in Adhesives and Sealants

A recently developed organic thixotrope based on diamide chemistry offers multiple opportunities for silyl-terminated polyurethane formulations.

November 14, 2019

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Silyl-terminated polyurethanes (SPUR) are the basis for numerous adhesives and sealants used worldwide.

Engineered Polysaccharides as Performance-Enhancing Additives in Wood Adhesive Applications

An engineered polysaccharide additive, alpha 1,3-glucan, offers formulation options for wood adhesive systems to advance performance and sustainability.

Joseph J. Marcinko Christian Lenges Kyle Kim

November 11, 2019

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Construction markets continue to grow, along with the demand for the required material categories such as wood adhesives.

Sartomer to Introduce Innovations for UV/LED/EB-Curable Systems and Advanced Materials at CHINACOAT 2019

Personnel from Sartomer Asia will be available to share information regarding bio-sourced acrylates and advanced materials for 3D printing, specialty coatings, electronics, and inks applications.

November 7, 2019

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Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, will feature its developments for energy-curing systems at CHINACOAT 2019.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Kraton’s Bio-Based Offerings at China Adhesive 2019 Draw Most Reader Interest

Readers last week showed the most interest in news from Kraton regarding its product offerings at the China Adhesive event.

Susan Sutton

September 30, 2019

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How does your company address demand for bio-based materials? I’d love to hear about it! Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704.

Kraton to Showcase Innovations at China Adhesive 2019

CHINA ADHESIVE 2019 is being held September 18-20 in Shanghai, China.

September 16, 2019

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Kraton Corp. recently announced that it will exhibit key innovations from a broad portfolio of bio-based tackifiers, polymers, and tread-enhancement additives at CHINA ADHESIVE 2019.

Compostable Food Service Packaging Sales to Grow as Sustainability Push Promises Rapid Adoption

The expansion of the foodservice industry, along with the emergence of “takeaway” and “grab-and-go” services, will continue to provide potential growth prospects for the compostable foodservice packaging market.

August 23, 2019

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Worldwide sales of compostable foodservice packaging reached approximately 6,400 tons worth $16.7 million in 2018; the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 5% through 2029.

JOWAT: Bio-Based Hot-Melt Adhesives

According to Jowat, the products feature high renewable raw materials content, which provides high efficiency and cleanliness during processing while facilitating recyclable bonds according to the German packaging law.

August 20, 2019

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Jowat recently announced the launch of its new Jowatherm^® GROW product range, comprising bio-based hot melts for the environmentally compatible bonding of packaging.

3M Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s CE100 Circular Economy Network

Joining the CE100 is part of 3M’s strategic focus on science for circular, with the ambition to design solutions that do more with less material and advance a global circular economy.

June 21, 2019

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3M recently announced that it has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy 100 (CE100), which brings together businesses, innovators, cities, governments, and universities committed to collaborating on the transition to a circular economic model.

Covestro Supports 2019 Carbon Footprint Challenge

The Carbon Footprint Challenge invites students and young professionals from all over the world to share ideas to fight climate change on an open innovation online platform.

June 5, 2019

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Covestro recently announced that, for the second consecutive year, it is a partner of the global Carbon Footprint Challenge, an international business idea competition supported by leading global companies such as Bühler, Evonik, and Oracle, as well as nine top European universities connected to the Unitech network.