Adhesives and Sealants Topics

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.

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Portable High-Shear Mixing System

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:53:31 -0500

Designed for high-intensity mixing, emulsification, homogenization of liquids and slurries, ROSS Batch High-Shear Mixers (HSM) are widely used in a variety of industries.

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.

PPG: Synthetic Paper

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:28:31 -0500

PPG has launched a new substrate with enhanced performance, lower cradle-to-gate carbon footprint.

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.

HENKEL: Conductive Die Attach Film Series

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:02:46 -0400

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched Loctite ABLESTIK CDF 900, its next-generation conductive die attach film (cDAF) series.

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.

HOENLE ADHESIVES: Masking Material

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:55:45 -0400

Vitralit MASK E-20131 is a solvent-free, UV-curable acrylate masking material designed to protect orthopedic implants during surface treatment.

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.

INTERTRONICS: UV Oven

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:12:28 -0400

The IUV301 LED UV Curing Chamber from Intertronics provides a straightforward way to establish and run controlled, repeatable UV curing processes.

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.

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.