Teckrez Inc. recently announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer; the company has also hired a new technical account manager.

ASI reached out to adhesive and sealant raw materials suppliers to get their thoughts on the current state of the specialty chemicals industry.

Two of the biggest challenges facing the global adhesives and sealants market today are meeting consumer preferences for sustainable packaging and aligning with the industry’s increasing regulatory demands, especially when it comes to food applications.

By 2050, the United Nations expects the global population to reach approximately 9.5 billion people. The expectations are that millions of people will be lifted out of poverty, increasing living standards and driving demand for chemical products.

Kraton Corp. recently unveiled its REvolution rosin ester technology, along with new SYLVALITE products.

Teckrez recently announced that Marc Jackson has joined the company as president.

The tackifiers are engineered for high-performance specialty pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications with solvent-based and hot-melt systems.