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WACKER’s Polymers Division Gets New Leader

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:07:05 -0400

Wacker Chemie AG recently appointed a new head of its Polymers division.

NAHB Debuts Resource That Estimates Quarterly Remodeling Spending

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:22:16 -0400

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is debuting a new resource called the State Projections of Remodeling.

Avery Dennison Announces $75 Million Investment to Scale Physical AI

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:45:34 -0400

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced a $75 million minority investment in Wiliot, a global leader in physical AI for supply chains.

Researchers Identify Freshwater Mussel Protein as Inspiration for Medical-grade Glues

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:10:34 -0400

University of Toronto Engineering researchers have identified how some organisms attach themselves in wet environments, which could inform the design of adhesives that work reliably in water.

ChemQuest Expands Strategy Bench with Appointment of New Director

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:39:03 -0400

The ChemQuest Group has named a new director who brings expertise in strategy development and execution, as well as business and process improvement.

WACKER to Present Research on Silicone Adhesives at Tape Week 2026

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:50:17 -0400

Wacker Chemical Corp. is presenting new silicone adhesive research at Tape Week 2026, taking place May 4-7 at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.

Syensqo Partners with Avio for Space Materials

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:25:58 -0400

Syensqo has signed a new long-term supply agreement with Avio, reinforcing a long-standing collaboration in support of advanced space launch systems.

PPG Appoints New Senior VP and CFO

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:52:02 -0400

The PPG board of directors has elected Jamie A. Beggs to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 6.

Sika Expands in Central Asia with New Subsidiary

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:03:31 -0400

The move expands Sika’s global network to 103 national subsidiaries and underscores the strategic significance of the region.

Henkel Program Elevates Threadlocking in Industrial Assembly

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:50:56 -0400

Reliability Begins Here is a new multi-year global program designed to elevate awareness, understanding, and adoption of Loctite threadlockers – Henkel’s foundational technology in industrial assembly.

tesa and AUMOVIO Develop Detachable Adhesive Bond for Automotive Displays

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:21:20 -0400

Adhesive tapes manufacturer tesa and technology company AUMOVIO, a spin-off of Continental's Automotive business unit, are working together to introduce a new solution for the mechanical integration of automotive displays.

Creative Materials Receives ITAR Certification and ISO Recertifications

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:11:20 -0400

Creative Materials Inc. recently achieved International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certification and successfully completed ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 recertification audits.

Toyochem Offers Alkali-Soluble Hot-Melt Adhesives to Global Markets

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:34:19 -0400

Toyochem Co. Ltd., the polymer materials division of Japan’s artience Group, is expanding the global availability of the Labelmelt™ series of its alkali-soluble hot-melt adhesives for roll-fed film labels.

Researchers Draw Inspiration from Mussels and Mistletoe to Design Sustainable Materials

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:12:26 -0400

"By mimicking nature, we can develop new greener and more sustainable avenues for making materials with excellent properties," explained McGill University professor Matthew Harrington, lead author on a new study.

DuPont Announces New 2035 Sustainability Goals

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:28:05 -0400

DuPont announced its new 2035 Sustainability Goals that outline how the company will deliver growth through its progress in key impact areas.

ASC Announces Winners of Its 2026 Innovation Awards

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:42 -0400

The award recipients were recognized at ASC’s Annual Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.

Henkel Unveils New Sustainability Targets for 2030

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:11:21 -0400

Henkel reports that the new targets reflect a strategic decision to further accelerate impact across the company’s value chain.

APPLIED Adhesives Achieves 3M Preferred Adhesive Distributor Designation

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:35:11 -0400

APPLIED Adhesives has been accepted into the 3M Preferred Adhesive Distributor Program.

DELO Expands Medical Electronics Portfolio

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:43:15 -0400

DELO Industrial Adhesives has expanded its medical electronics portfolio with five new IBOA- and TPO-free adhesives.

Huntsman Highlights Innovations for Aerospace OEMs at SAMPE 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:01:49 -0400

Two experts from Huntsman Advanced Materials will discuss regulatory challenges for composite and adhesive chemistries and how to solve those challenges.

DuPont Completes Divestiture of Aramids Business

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:17:20 -0400

DuPont has completed the previously announced divestiture of its Aramids business, which includes Kevlar and Nomex.

Nouryon Expands Silica Manufacturing in China

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:31:13 -0400

Nouryon expands China manufacturing to meet growing demand for premium colloidal silica.

Dow Names New CEO, Fitterling to Become Executive Chair of Board

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:57:16 -0400

Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer (CEO) of Dow, will step down as CEO and become executive chair of Dow's board.

APPLIED Adhesives Acquires LJD Packaging

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:13:16 -0400

APPLIED Adhesives has completed its acquisition of LJD Packaging, a distributor of adhesives and equipment.

EPA Updates Reporting Deadline for TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:16:37 -0400

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the start of the reporting period for a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

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).