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UPM Boosts Presence in India with Facility in New Delhi

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:17:44 -0400

UPM Adhesive Materials, a global supplier of self-adhesive label materials, is expanding its footprint in India with a new slitting and distribution terminal near New Delhi.

Arsenal Capital Partners Completes Sale of ATP Adhesive Systems

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:58:48 -0400

After expansion and investment from Arsenal Capital Partners, ATP Adhesive Systems has been acquired by a new company, signaling consolidation in the adhesives industry.

BASF and Avery Dennison Collaboration Leads to Acrylates Based on Renewable Electricity

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:32:27 -0400

BASF Corp. is launching Butyl acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexylacrylate RE (Renewable Electricity), two new products that are manufactured at BASF’s Freeport, Texas, site with electricity attributed from renewable sources.

VISCOTEC: Dispensing Control

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:32:22 -0400

ViscoTec has introduced new features in the latest version of its preeflow^® eco-CONTROL EC200 2.0 that will benefit all users in the future.

HAPMAN: Vacuum Conveyors

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:10:12 -0400

Vacuum Conveyors from Hapman are designed for efficient material movement across the chemical processing industry.

ChemQuest Focuses on APAC Specialty Chemicals with Strategic Partnership

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:24:25 -0400

The ChemQuest Group has entered into a strategic partnership with PCI&KM, a leading industrial ecosystem platform for China’s coatings, inks, and adhesives sector.

Wevo Announces New Production Site in Singapore

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:53:59 -0400

Wevo, provider of potting compounds, adhesives, and sealants for sensitive electronics, is expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with a new production site in Singapore.

Syensqo Secures Contract with Boeing for Adhesive and Advanced Composite Solutions

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:01:51 -0400

The renewed contract covers advanced composite and adhesive solutions for Boeing Commercial and Defense programs.

LANXESS Announces Price Increases for Sulfur-based Products

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:38:58 -0400

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is raising the prices of its Advanced Industrial Intermediates business unit’s sulfur-based products.

Burgess Pigment to Acquire Thiele Kaolin

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:16:47 -0400

Burgess Pigment Co., supplier of specialty kaolin pigments and functional mineral products, and Thiele Kaolin Co. announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Burgess Pigment will acquire Thiele.

Henkel Launches New Sustainable Packaging for Adhesive Solutions

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:57:45 -0400

To further drive the sustainability of its product portfolio, Henkel has now switched its tinplate cans in Europe to bluemint^® steel.

WACKER Raises Prices for Dispersions and Dispersible Polymer Powders in North America

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:33:02 -0400

WACKER announced price increases for all domestically produced dispersions and dispersible polymers powders in North America.

The Structural Shift: How Adhesives Are Redefining Modern Assembly

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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.

HENKEL: Packaging Adhesive

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:34:48 -0400

With Technomelt Supra 130 Cool, customers benefit from trusted bonding performance and a reduced carbon footprint.

DELO: UV-Curing Structural Adhesive

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:19:47 -0400

DELO PHOTOBOND SJ4195 is a UV-curing structural adhesive characterized by its excellent adhesion to magnesium die cast (12 MPa) and features low outgassing, making it suitable for structurally bonding optical components.

Applications Are Now Open for 2026 Polyurethane Innovation Award

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:12:59 -0400

The prestigious industry honor recognizes groundbreaking polyurethane technologies and solutions.

Due to Market Volatility, Ashland Implements Pricing Actions Across Product Portfolio

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:58:15 -0400

Ashland Inc. is implementing pricing actions across its Life Sciences, Intermediates, Personal Care, and Specialty Additives product portfolios.

WACKER Raises Prices on Silicone-based Products

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:47:22 -0400

WACKER recently announced that the conflict in the Middle East has led to significant disruption in global supply chains, resulting in significantly increased costs for energy, raw materials and logistics.

Spray Coating for Adhesive Application in Advanced Manufacturing

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Discover how spray coating enables fast, uniform, and versatile adhesive application across large and complex components — making it a cornerstone technology for modern high-throughput manufacturing.

Orion S.A. Receives Platinum Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:43:56 -0400

Specialty chemicals producer Orion S.A. has earned a Platinum rating for its 2025 performance from EcoVadis.

BASF Announces Price Increases for Industrial Formulators Products in Americas

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:42:22 -0400

BASF is implementing a price increase of up to 30% on selected Home Care, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning (I&I), and Industrial Formulators products in North and South America.

Arkema Expands Kynar PVDF Production Capacity

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:55:00 -0400

Arkema recently announced a 20% expansion of production capacity at its Changshu Kynar^® PVDF manufacturing site in China.

Huntsman Marks Grand Opening of Expanded Performance Products Facility in Hungary

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:49:28 -0400

Huntsman Corp. recently celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Performance Products manufacturing facility in Petfurdo, Hungary.

RadTech Promotes Mickey Fortune

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:40:02 -0400

RadTech, the nonprofit association for the advancement of UV and EB technologies, announced the promotion of Mickey Fortune.

Evonik Expands Distribution Partnership for Specialty Methacrylates

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:37:49 -0400

Evonik is expanding its Specialty Methacrylates partnership with IMCD, extending a proven collaboration in Brazil and Canada.

Host–Guest Complexation Chemistry Enables Next-Generation Recyclable Industrial Adhesives

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

A new reversible polymer adhesive uses chemistry to switch bonding on and off with temperature or chemical triggers.

Compact Dispensing Technology Integrates Easily into Existing Production Lines

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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

Bonding Technologies on the Rise

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:55:00 -0400

Structural adhesives and high-performance tapes are reshaping automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

BASF Introduces Biomass Balance Polyether Polyol Product Portfolio

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:45:35 -0400

The new biomass balance polyether polyol portfolio from BASF is developed for use in the CASE, automotive, and sleep products industries.

Flexcon Celebrates 70 Years of Materials Innovation and Global Growth

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:35:33 -0400

Flexcon, provider of pressure‑sensitive films, adhesives, and functional materials, is celebrating its 70^th anniversary.