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Palmer Holland Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:36:11 -0400

Specialty chemicals distributor Palmer Holland Inc. has appointed a new chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2026.

RPM International Makes Leadership Changes Within Its Consumer Group

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:25:41 -0400

RPM reports that the changes will help accelerate growth and efficiency in a more global, diversified consumer business.

Bio-Based Resins Suitable for High-Performance Adhesives and Composite Applications

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:46:54 -0400

Researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, have developed new high-performance, bio-based resins that can replace conventional oil-based materials in composite products.

Adhesive Tape Wins Soybean Innovation Competition

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:34:46 -0400

A 95% soybean-sourced adhesive tape earned the grand prize in the 32^nd annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition, a partnership between the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Purdue University.

EPA Extends Compliance Dates for PCE and CTC TSCA Rules

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:33:35 -0400

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend certain compliance dates in the final risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

H.B. Fuller Posts Drop in Net Revenue for First Quarter of 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:05:06 -0400

H.B. Fuller recently released financial results for the first quarter of 2026 that ended February 28, 2026 and announced new guidance for the second quarter and the remainder of 2026.

Registration Now Open for LOUPE Americas 2026, formerly Labelexpo Americas

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:24:43 -0400

Informa Markets announced that registration is open for LOUPE Americas 2026, formerly Labelexpo Americas.

EMU Program Offers Students Experience with Adhesive Dispensing Technology

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:34:33 -0400

A unique “factory of the future” program at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is helping mechanical engineering students find jobs and generating top grades from students, professors, and prospective employers.

TruArc Partners Acquires Matrix Adhesives Group

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:28:25 -0400

The strategic partnership will support Matrix’s expansion of its product offerings, end markets, and customer base.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.