Adhesives & Sealants Industry

BASF in Exploratory Talks Regarding Potential Evonik Takeover

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:02:49 -0400

BASF has confirmed that the company is in exploratory talks with Evonik and RAG-Stiftung, Evonik’s largest shareholder, regarding a potential takeover of Evonik.

Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Adhesives and Sealants

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

From lightweight substrates to digital development tools, multiple trends are changing how adhesives and sealants are formulated and manufactured.

EXCELITAS: Radiometer

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:51:26 -0400

OmniCure R2000Plus UV/visible radiometer is an enhanced radiometer designed to provide accurate broadband optical power and irradiance measurements for UV and visible light curing applications.

Oxea Announces Price Increases for Oxo Intermediates

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:12:09 -0400

Citing supply and demand, sustained increases in raw material and energy costs, and supply chain costs, Oxea announced that it will increase prices for certain oxo intermediates.

Ancora Submits New Proposal to Acquire H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions Segment

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:02:08 -0400

Ancora Holdings Group, shareholder of H.B. Fuller, has sent a letter to H.B. Fuller’s board of directors that enhances its proposal to acquire H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions (BAS) segment.

Evonik to Close Two Sites in Germany

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Evonik plans to close two smaller sites in Germany by next year.

ZymoChem Collaborates with Los Alamos National Laboratory in Development of Bio-Based Adipic Acid

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A collaboration administered through the Agile BioFoundry accelerates strain engineering in ZymoChem’s carbon-conserving pathway to bio-based nylon.

RPM to Acquire Italian Waterproofing Provider Volteco

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:23:17 -0400

RPM International Inc. recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Volteco S.p.A., a leading Italy-based supplier of below-grade waterproofing solutions

WAUSAU COATED PRODUCTS: Water-washable Adhesive

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:09:09 -0400

WA-699 is a wash-away adhesive that provides durability when used in ice buckets and a clean removal, supporting circular packaging initiatives.

WACKER: Liquid Silicone Rubber

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:55:28 -0400

ELASTOSIL^® LR 3822 from WACKER was specifically designed for applications in the field of e-mobility with a focus on connector seals and sealing elements in the cooling circuit of EV traction batteries.

T-Rex Waterproof and Repair Tape Wins 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Award

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:44:39 -0400

T-Rex Heavy-Duty, Extra-Wide Waterproof and Repair Tape has been awarded a 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Award.

Fedrigoni Announces Leadership Change

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:34:48 -0400

Fedrigoni S.p.A. announced that Marco Nespolo is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors.

Arkema Appoints Senior Vice President High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:33:08 -0400

François Desné is joining Arkema as senior vice president, high performance polymers and fluorogases, and a member of the group’s executive committee.

H.B. Fuller Names New Member of Board of Directors

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:47:44 -0400

H.B. Fuller Co. has appointed R. Jeffrey Bailly to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Adhesive Technology Reaches New Heights

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

From structural bonding at Barcelona’s Sagrada Família to advances in packaging and quality control, Episode 1 of ASI News Now highlights how adhesive technologies are addressing demanding applications across industries.

Beyond the Bond: Selecting the Right Adhesives for Diverse 3D Printing Materials

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As 3D-printed parts move into demanding end-use applications, bonding requires a closer look at material properties and production variables.

PPG Announces Associate Fellow

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:54:30 -0400

PPG recently promoted scientist Venkateshwarlu Kalsani to be a PPG associate fellow.

HENKEL: Adhesive and Sealant for Rail and Industrial Applications

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:53:19 -0400

Teroson MS 940 is a new adhesive and sealant formulated without isocyanates for demanding elastic bonding in rail and industrial applications.

ZymoChem Resumes $5M Bio-Manufacturing Program

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:16:06 -0400

The company has been notified that previously paused work under a $5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program is officially back on.

Perstorp Announces Price Increases for Polyols and Oxo Chemicals

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:03:01 -0400

Perstorp recently announced price increases for its polyols, oxo chemicals and plasticizers.

Arkema Secures New Glacial Acrylic Acid Storage Capacity in Korea

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:36:45 -0400

Arkema has secured new tank storage capacity of 3,000 m³ for glacial acrylic acid (GAA) at the Ulsan HDOT terminal in Korea.

PPG Names New VP of Investor Relations and Operational Finance

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:14:43 -0400

Alex Lopez has been appointed PPG vice president, investor relations and operational finance.

BASF and UPC Announce Expanded LowPCF Partnership for Plasticizer Feedstocks

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:38:37 -0400

The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of BASF’s LowPCF products and support UPC in addressing evolving sustainability requirements.

WEVO-CHEMIE: Potting Compound

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:13:47 -0400

WEVOPUR 60210 FL T is a polyurethane system specially developed for highly complex multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in modern battery management systems.

DYMAX: High-Speed UV/Visible Curing

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:35:35 -0400

New 75 mm and 150 mm line emitters deliver up to 4.2 W/cm² with 365/385/405 nm options and FX controller compatibility for scalable automation.

Siegwerk and Enplater Group Recognized with Labels & Labeling Sustainability Award

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:18:28 -0400

The industry recognition highlights successful collaboration in advancing recyclable flexible packaging solutions.

Amrize Names New President, Building Envelope

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:15:56 -0400

As of September 11, 2026, Mario Gross became the new president, Building Envelope, for Amrize.

PFLAUMER BROTHERS: Curing Agent

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:34:45 -0400

TERAMINE^® 914SF from Pflaumer Brothers is modified aliphatic amine curing agent designed for use with bisphenol A and bisphenol F epoxy resins.

Covestro Expands pMDI Portfolio

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:12:35 -0400

Covestro is expanding its pMDI (polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) portfolio in Europe.

Azelis Announces Expanded Partnership in UK and Ireland

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:41:28 -0400

Azelis has expanded its partnership with SUSONITY through a new distribution agreement for industrial applications in the UK and Ireland.