Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

ACD Encourages CISA to Streamline Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:55:31 -0400

The vice president of legislative affairs at the Alliance for Chemical Distribution recently delivered testimony to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as it gathers stakeholder input on the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) notice of proposed rulemaking.

H.B. Fuller Announces Offer to Buy Advanced Medical Solutions Group

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:52:16 -0400

H.B. Fuller Co. has made a recommended cash offer to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS).

3M Launches AI-Powered Tool That Provides Access to Technical Expertise

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:08:48 -0400

New digital assistant helps customers evaluate 3M materials, compare options, and solve application challenges.

Synthomer to Divest Acrylate Monomers Business

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:25:38 -0400

Synthomer announced that it has agreed to divest Synthomer a.s., the operating company for its Acrylate Monomers business based in the Czech Republic.

Covestro Leads EU-Funded Project to Advance Bio-Based Aniline Production

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:09:25 -0400

Covestro has launched Bio4PURConti with a goal to develop the first continuous production process for bio-based aniline.

Global Employee Survey Shows Strong Workforce Engagement at Sika

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:42:12 -0400

Sika has received outstanding results from its 2026 Global Employee Survey, with an engagement score of 88 index points.

Palmer Holland Establishes Presence in Latin America

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:56:08 -0400

Palmer Holland is expanding into Mexico, marking a significant step in its continued growth strategy and commitment to serving customers throughout all of North America.

WACKER Opens Specialty Silicones Production Site in Czech Republic

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:32:26 -0400

The site will produce customized silicones for growth markets such as electro-mobility, healthcare, medical technology and power-grid expansion.

RadTech Encourages Members to Comment on EU Directive Review

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:34:38 -0400

RadTech — The Association for UV & EB Technology is urging member organizations to submit comments by August 1, 2026.

BASF and Encina Development Group Partner on Circular Chemicals Manufacturing

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:44:57 -0400

Circular chemicals producer Encina Development Group LLC recently executed a strategic collaboration agreement with BASF supporting the development of Encina’s planned United States Gulf Coast circular chemicals manufacturing facility.

Palmer Holland to Distribute LANXESS Inorganic Pigments in Canada

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:06:38 -0400

LANXESS Corp. announced that Palmer Holland will become the exclusive distributor for its Bayferrox and Colortherm brand inorganic pigments in Canada.

Huntsman to Merge with Olin, Creating $12 Billion Chemicals Leader

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:59:52 -0400

Olin Corp. and Huntsman Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals.

Bostik Honored for Breakthrough Recyclable Hygiene Adhesive

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:53:29 -0400

Bostik was recently honored at the INDEX™ 26 Awards, the global benchmark for innovation in the nonwovens industry.

Henkel Advances Decarbonized Efforts at Sites in India and Türkiye

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:33:03 -0400

Henkel has reached a major milestone in its global sustainability strategy within the Adhesive Technologies business unit by achieving carbon-neutral production at its flagship sites in Kurkumbh, India, and Gebkim, Turkey.

Evonik Restructures Innovation Organization Around Bio-Based Solutions, Circular Economy

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:04:44 -0400

Under the new model, about two-thirds of Evonik's researchers will work directly within business lines to develop customer-focused solutions.

Encina and BASF Collaborate to Expand Development of Circular Chemicals

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:32:59 -0400

The collaboration agreement sets the framework for BASF to provide strategic advisory support services during the key project development phases, leading up to the Final Investment Decision.

Henkel Rallies Soccer Fans With Massive U.S. Men's National Team Display

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:21:25 -0400

From giant player graphics to jersey giveaways, Henkel is encouraging fans across the country to rally behind the U.S. Men's National Team.

Jowat Expands Swiss Manufacturing Location

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Jowat Swiss AG is advancing this long-term development with plans to add a new facility at the Swiss location.

North Carolina Department of Labor Recognizes Shurtape Technologies for Safety

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:07:55 -0400

Shurtape Technologies LLC announced that several of its facilities have received the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) Safety Awards for 2025.

Ashland Faces Pressure to Explore Sale as Activist Investor Builds Stake

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:51:07 -0400

Cleveland-based fund Ancora argues specialty ingredients maker is undervalued, estimates sale could yield $76 per share or more.

Jowat SE Establishes Subsidiary in South Korea

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:48:07 -0400

Leading adhesives manufacturer Jowat SE is expanding its global presence with the founding of a new subsidiary in South Korea.

Avery Dennison Appoints New President of Its Materials Group

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:19:35 -0400

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that Danny Allouche has been appointed president, Materials Group.

ARLANXEO and Covestro Advance Sustainable Rubber Manufacturing

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:46:53 -0400

ARLANXEO and Covestro are collaborating to advance more sustainable solutions in synthetic rubber production.

Henkel Announces Partnership to Advance Screen-printable Silver Inks for Photovoltaic Panels

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:02:39 -0400

Henkel has partnered with Brilliant Matters to co-develop screen-printable silver inks for organic photovoltaic (OPV) panel manufacturing.

Kraton Announces Global Price Increases

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:18:43 -0400

Kraton Corp., a global producer of specialty polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, recently announced a global price increase.

3M Announces New Board Appointment

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:26:47 -0400

Jennifer Rumsey, chair and chief executive officer of Cummins Inc., brings deep experience leading a global industrial technology company to the board.

Bodo Möller Chemie Participates in China Trade Mission

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:45:05 -0400

By joining an official trade mission to China, Bodo Möller Chemie is reaffirming its commitment to expanding its international growth strategy.

Acquisition Broadens DiversiTech's Reach in Specialty Adhesives Markets

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:38:04 -0400

DiversiTech is broadening its reach in the adhesives and sealants market with the acquisition of Polymer Adhesives, a supplier of high-performance bonding and sealing solutions.

EU Safeguards Aerospace Sealants Supply Chain in BASF Transaction

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:27:33 -0400

The European Commission has conditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of BASF's coatings division by U.S.-based Carlyle Group Inc.

Arkema Names New Chief Operating Officer

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:57:24 -0400

Arkema announced that effective July 1, 2026, Laurent Tellier will become the group’s chief operating officer.