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Avery Dennison Receives How2Recycle Label for RFID Paper Hang Tags

Factors considered when assigning the How2Recycle label include applicable law, collection, sortation, reprocessing, and end markets.

September 28, 2021

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Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has become the first pre-qualified intelligent labels provider to receive the How2Recycle label for RFID paper hang tags.

Jain Named Human Resources Manager for Chromaflo in Asia-Pacific Region

Jain is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of human resources systems, procedures, policies, and support for the company.

September 28, 2021

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Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Gunjan Jain has been appointed Human Resources manager for the Asia-Pacific region, effective October 2021.

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Structural Adhesives are Reaching New Heights with an Innovative Electric Vehicle

Reaching New Heights with an Innovative Electric Vehicle

September 28, 2021

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Structural adhesives, also known as load-bearing adhesives, are substances that harden and fasten two similar or dissimilar substrate elements with high-modulus, high-strength, and permanent bonds.

Kraton Enters Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by DL Chemical

The all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion is expected to close by the first half of 2022.

September 27, 2021

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Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which DL Chemical Co., Ltd. will acquire 100% of Kraton.

Michelman Compostable Coatings Receive International Awards

Michem Coat 525 was honored at the 2021 PACKCON Star Awards, and HydraBan 8000 received an IFCA Star Award.

September 27, 2021

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Michelman recently announced that two of its Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-certified compostable coatings have received international recognition.

Mactac Partners with Esker to Adopt Process Automation Solutions

Automating the accounts payable and order management processes is in line with Mactac’s future growth strategy.

September 27, 2021

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Mactac^®, a LINTEC company, is partnering with Esker to automate its accounts payable (AP) and order management (OM) processes.

EMCO to Distribute Sappi Biomaterials in North America

The agreement will include Sappi’s Valida line.

September 24, 2021

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Sappi Corp. and EMCO Chemical Distributors have signed an exclusive agreement for distribution of Sappi’s biomaterials.

3M Announces Bonding Process Center Evolution

Formerly known as Global Adhesives Solutions Labs, 3M Bonding Process Centers connect customers with local 3M experts to help solve problems and optimize processes.

September 24, 2021

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3M recently announced that its Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division is evolving its Bonding Process Centers in St. Paul, Minn.; Neuss, Germany; and Shanghai, China.

SOCMA to Host Cybersecurity Executive Roundtable

The roundtable will explain risks and exposures and present ways to address them.

September 23, 2021

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SOCMA will host an executive roundtable on October 6, with industry experts sharing best practices on how companies can enhance current operating practices to prevent and mitigate business interruption.

Nexa and Henkel Collaborate on Full-Scale Additive Manufacturing Customer Center

The companies plan to invite additional automation, process, and software innovation partners to join the center.

September 23, 2021

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Polymer 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D recently announced the opening of its first full-scale additive manufacturing customer center, NEXTFACTORY in Ventura, Calif., in partnership with Henkel.