The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that its annual Executive Leadership Conference is scheduled for November 1-3, 2022, at the Hilton at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif. 

Arkema has developed a digital interface offering quick, secure, and 24/7 access to real-time information on orders and materials. 

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently released results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022. 

Quantum chemical computation is capable of simulating chemical reactions at an unprecedented level of accuracy. Together, Microsoft and AkzoNobel will explore how this can contribute to creating more advanced and sustainable products through collaborative experimentation and development. 

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Univar Solutions Inc. will install 1,020 kW of solar capacity and an energy storage system (ESS) with total energy capacity of 375 kW/753 kWh at its facility in City of Commerce, Calif. 

Sika has acquired United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL), a manufacturer of products for consumer and DIY waterproofing applications. 

The concept of sustainability has evolved to become one of society’s key megatrends, and companies in all industries—including adhesives and sealants—are striving to reach aggressive goals to reduce their carbon footprints. It can be a tricky process to maneuver, as sometimes overwhelming options and myriad buzzwords often make it difficult for companies to determine the best course of action for their business.

In the first quarter of 2022, Henkel announced that it increased group sales to around €5.3 billion (approximately $5.6 billion) in a challenging market environment. 

An early-bird registration discount is available until midnight on May 31 for the 2022 FEICA Conference and EXPO, which is taking place in Hamburg, Germany, from September 14-16.