Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Henkel Opens New Adhesives Application Center in Indonesia

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:30:01 -0500

Henkel has opened a new Application Center in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.

BASF Inaugurates $1 Billion MDI Facility in Louisiana

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:17:07 -0500

BASF marks a major milestone in its Louisiana MDI production expansion.

AGC Chemicals Americas Receives EcoVadis Silver Rating

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:32:28 -0500

AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. has again received an EcoVadis Silver recognition following its sustainability assessment.

ChemQuest Adds EHS and Operations Expert

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:07:48 -0500

The ChemQuest Group recently announced that Daniel Hagerty has joined the company as a director.

Chemique Adhesives Announces Expansion of Toll Manufacturing Capacity

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:46:38 -0500

Chemique Adhesives has expanded its toll manufacturing capacity at its Midlands facility in Aldridge, West Midlands, England.

Sun Chemical’s Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Across Operations and Products

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:36:02 -0500

Sun Chemical has released its 16^th annual Sustainability Report, which details the company’s progress across its global operations, product portfolio, supply chain and workforce.

Arkema Reports 8.1% Sales Growth in Third Quarter

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:20:47 -0500

Arkema recently reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, posting an increase in sales of 8.1% to €2.4 billion.

Shin-Etsu Silicones Hosts Open House at Ohio Technical Center

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:30:49 -0500

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA) hosted an open house at its 7,000-square-foot LIMS Technical Center in Akron, Ohio

Syensqo Ends Fluorosurfactant Production at Italian Facility

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:12:01 -0500

Syensqo has announced the end of production of C6O4, the last fluorosurfactant used in manufacturing certain fluoropolymers at its Spinetta Marengo facility in Italy.

Covestro Expands Polyester Resin Production in Germany

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:39:18 -0500

Covestro has opened a new production line at its Meppen, Germany, facility.

RPM International Announces Investor Day to Discuss MAP 2030

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:35:09 -0500

RPM International Inc. will host an Investor Day on Monday, November 9, 2026, where the company will provide details on MAP 2030.

RAMPF Opens Facility in Tianjin, China

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:49:57 -0400

The facility features expanded production and application engineering capabilities for polyurethane, silicone, and epoxy systems in sealing, potting, bonding, and tooling,

CPI Announces 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award Recipients

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:29:06 -0400

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) presented its Distinguished Leadership Awards to Covestro’s Steven Reinstadtler and Dow’s Chris Thiede.

Adhesive and Sealant Council Announces Keynote Speakers for 2027 Annual Convention

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:14:30 -0400

The presentations will address leadership, industry innovation, economic conditions, decision-making, and packaging recyclability.

Arkema Renews and Expands Product Carbon Footprint Certification

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:29:45 -0400

Arkema recently announced that TÜV Rheinland has renewed the certification of its product carbon footprint (PCF) calculation methodology.

Oxea Raises Prices for Carboxylic Acids and Specialty Esters

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:23:14 -0400

Oxea is increasing prices for several carboxylic acids and specialty esters effective November 1, 2026, or as contracts allow.

Forza Expands Manufacturing Capacity for Portfolio of Industrial Spray Adhesives

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:13:32 -0400

Forza Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial adhesives, sealants, and specialty tapes, is expanding its Council Bluffs, Iowa, manufacturing facility.

FEICA Urges EU to Avoid Added Costs and Complexity in Chemical Regulations

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:35:28 -0400

The association urges EU policymakers to consider industry impacts and avoid adding unnecessary costs and complexity.

Coherix Names New Chief Executive Officer

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:28:53 -0400

A manufacturing technology veteran will lead company’s next phase of global growth in 3D inspection and adaptive process control.

Avery Dennison Receives RecyClass Technology Approval for Labels for PET Trays

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:16:20 -0400

The approved technologies have been evaluated and confirmed as fully compatible with both clear transparent and colored transparent PET thermoforms recycling streams within existing European recycling processes.

Oxea Raises Prices for Oxo Intermediates

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:11:15 -0400

The company cited significant and sustained increases in raw material, energy, and supply chain costs as reasons for the adjustments.

PPG Names Vice President, Global Supply Chain

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:42:03 -0400

Anthony DeGram will be responsible for leading PPG’s global supply chain team, processes, and strategy across the enterprise.

Soudal Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with CohesiveTec Acquisition

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:32:33 -0400

Soudal Group's acquisition of Australian manufacturer CohesiveTec supports its growth strategy in Asia-Pacific

Ancora Calls for Potential Sale of H.B. Fuller

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:21:58 -0400

Following the rejection of its $1.4 billion BAS proposal, Ancora is urging H.B. Fuller to explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of the entire company.

Sika Acquires UAE Waterproofing Firm Duproof

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:09:35 -0400

The acquisition strengthens Sika’s position in the rapidly growing UAE construction market.

Single-Family Starts Fall in September

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:57:06 -0400

A report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau shows overall housing starts decreased 5.2% in September.

Shurtape Technologies Acquires Mavalus Brand

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:24:32 -0400

Shurtape Technologies announced the acquisition of Mavalus, a specialty adhesive tape brand, and related business assets from DSS Distributing.

Albion Engineering Announces New Distributor in Europe

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:46:20 -0400

Albion Engineering Co. has added Germany-based Innotech as its newest distributor in Europe.

SI Group Announces Leadership Transition

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:15:48 -0400

SI Group has appointed Marcello Boldrini as chief executive officer, effective October 19, 2026.

Arkema Officially Opens the Expansion of R&D Center in Shanghai

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:49:35 -0400

The center will enable synergies among teams and co-development with customers in China and across Asia.