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Features and up-to-date information regarding the turbulent raw materials and chemicals markets.

]]> https://www.adhesivesmag.com/rss/2654 en-us Univar Solutions Announces Expanded Partnership with SI Group The partnership will broaden supply and deliver advanced, reliable performance additives to address growing demands in plastic and rubber applications for manufacturing.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102298 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:20:43 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102298-univar-solutions-announces-expanded-partnership-with-si-group WACKER Announces Price Increases for Polymers Products WACKER reports that the conflict in the Middle East has led to significant disruption in global supply chains, resulting in increased costs for raw materials and logistics. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102297 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:48:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102297-wacker-announces-price-increases-for-polymers-products Arkema Appoints CEO of Italian Subsidiary Arkema announced that the company has a new chief executive officer of its Italian subsidiary, replacing Giulio Cocco, who is retiring.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102290 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:37:13 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102290-arkema-appoints-ceo-of-italian-subsidiary OXEA Finalizes Leadership Team and Enters Next Phase of Strategic Relaunch With the official relaunch of OXEA in April 2025, the company has taken decisive steps to redefine its strategic direction, sharpen its market focus, and strengthen its global presence. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102289 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:23:43 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102289-oxea-finalizes-leadership-team-and-enters-next-phase-of-strategic-relaunch Industry Strategist with Diverse International Experience Joins ChemQuest The ChemQuest Group recently announced the appointment of its latest new director, Edward Johnson.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102288 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:07:23 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102288-industry-strategist-with-diverse-international-experience-joins-chemquest Synthomer Partnership to Develop Bio-Based Alternatives to Fossil-Based Monomers Synthomer recently announced a new partnership with Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) to develop bio‑based alternatives to existing fossil‑based monomers.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102287 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:58:59 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102287-synthomer-partnership-to-develop-bio-based-alternatives-to-fossil-based-monomers 2026 Adhesives and Sealants Raw Materials Roundup ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) After more than two years of contraction, the manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in January, with economic activity expanding for the first time in 12 months, according to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102267 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102267-2026-adhesives-and-sealants-raw-materials-roundup BASF Increases Prices for Acrylic Monomers in North America BASF Corp. announced that it will increase selling prices for select acrylic monomer products in North America.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102285 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:24:48 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102285-basf-increases-prices-for-acrylic-monomers-in-north-america EPA to Regulate Certain 1,3-Butadiene Uses At the end of 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed a review of 1,3-butadiene, finding potential unreasonable health risks for workers who breathe in this chemical at their jobs in 11 specific industrial settings.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102282 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:29:47 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102282-epa-to-regulate-certain-1-3-butadiene-uses ChemQuest Celebrates 50 Years Global consulting firm The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced it is marking its 50th anniversary this year. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102280 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:25:39 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102280-chemquest-celebrates-50-years LBB Specialties Expands Industrial Specialties Portfolio LBB Specialties (LBBS), a North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, recently announced a new authorized distribution partnership with Kemitura.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102281 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102281-lbb-specialties-expands-industrial-specialties-portfolio 3M Recognizes WACKER as Supplier of the Year for 2025 Outstanding supply management, flexibility, excellent service were only some of the qualities that 3M used to praise WACKER as "Supplier of the Year 2025."

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102276 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:26:15 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102276-3m-recognizes-wacker-as-supplier-of-the-year-for-2025 Westlake Epoxy and Brenntag Expand Distribution Relationship Westlake Corp. recently announced that Westlake Epoxy is expanding its longstanding distribution relationship with Brenntag. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102269 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:50:16 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102269-westlake-epoxy-and-brenntag-expand-distribution-relationship The Chemistry of Collaboration: Innovating Adhesives for Today’s World Read about the science behind formulation, today’s emerging technologies, and evidence-based insights that will help adhesive manufacturers formulate with confidence.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102266 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102266-the-chemistry-of-collaboration-innovating-adhesives-for-todays-world Researchers Decode Catalyst Behavior Impacting Emissions and Supply New insights into industrial catalysts could help chemical producers cut carbon emissions and improve reliability in global vinyl acetate monomer production.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102263 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102263-researchers-decode-catalyst-behavior-impacting-emissions-and-supply Elkem to Sell Majority of Silicones Division Elkem ASA recently announced an agreement to sell the majority of its Silicones division to Bluestar.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102260 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:39:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102260-elkem-to-sell-majority-of-silicones-division PFLAUMER BROTHERS: Catalyzing Additive TERAMINE® 654 is a catalyzing additive engineered to facilitate reactions between epoxy resins and a wide range of hardener chemistries

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102258 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:41:01 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102258-pflaumer-brothers-catalyzing-additive With EcoVadis Gold Medal, Arkema Ranks Among Top 2% of Companies Arkema recently announced that the group has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, an international recognition of its commitment to sustainable development.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102254 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:35:24 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102254-with-ecovadis-gold-medal-arkema-ranks-among-top-2-of-companies Henkel and Sekab Partner to Accelerate Transition to Biobased Raw Materials Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to accelerate the transition from fossil-based to biobased raw materials in adhesive production.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102253 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:43:35 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102253-henkel-and-sekab-partner-to-accelerate-transition-to-biobased-raw-materials Evonik Expands Hydroxyl‑Terminated Polybutadienes Production Evonik recently announced it is strengthening the company’s global production infrastructure for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102251 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:25:26 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102251-evonik-expands-hydroxylterminated-polybutadienes-production Oxea Announces Price Increases for Oxo Intermediates Due to current market dynamics, Oxea Corp. announced that it will increase prices for the certain Oxo intermediates products. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102250 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:05:45 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102250-oxea-announces-price-increases-for-oxo-intermediates 3M Announces New Board Appointment 3M recently announced the election of Neil G. Mitchill Jr. to the company’s board of directors.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102248 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:12:37 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102248-3m-announces-new-board-appointment Arkema Maintains Top CDP Rating Arkema recently announced that the group has maintained its "A" rating in the CDP Climate Change category, placing the group among the top 4% of companies assessed by CDP.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102244 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:46:48 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102244-arkema-maintains-top-cdp-rating WACKER Announces Price Increases for Selected Silicone Products German chemical group WACKER has increased the selling prices for numerous silicone products.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102235 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:30 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102235-wacker-announces-price-increases-for-selected-silicone-products KRAHN Chemie and Lamberti Announce Expanded Partnership in Germany and Austria Chemical distribution company KRAHN Chemie, Hamburg, Germany, is expanding its collaboration with specialty chemicals provider Lamberti.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102241 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102241-krahn-chemie-and-lamberti-announce-expanded-partnership-in-germany-and-austria Register Now for 2026 Adhesion Society Annual Meeting The meeting offers a 1.5-day short course, poster session, exhibition, student award symposium, and concurrent technical sessions.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102226 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:19:13 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102226-register-now-for-2026-adhesion-society-annual-meeting Novopor Advanced Science Expands in United States with FAR Chemical Acquisition Novopor Advanced Science Private Limited, a Bain Capital portfolio company and global performance chemicals and material science CDMO, recently announced its acquisition of FAR Chemical. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102221 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:55:07 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102221-novopor-advanced-science-expands-in-united-states-with-far-chemical-acquisition Covestro Starts Production of New TPU Production Site in South China Covestro has started production at its new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) manufacturing site in Zhuhai, a coastal city in the south of China.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102219 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:26:51 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102219-covestro-starts-production-of-new-tpu-production-site-in-south-china ASK Distribution Consulting Names Industry Experts to Board of Managers The appointments are intended to support ASK’s ongoing commitment to safety, training, Responsible Distribution, and operational excellence across the chemical distribution industry.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102217 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:48:14 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102217-ask-distribution-consulting-names-industry-experts-to-board-of-managers Dow Chief Technology Officer to Retire, Company Names Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer Dow recently announced that A.N. Sreeram, senior vice president and chief technology officer at the company, will retire from Dow at the end of June.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102216 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:57:35 -0500 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102216-dow-chief-technology-officer-to-retire-company-names-chief-technology-and-sustainability-officer