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H.B. FULLER: GLYMO-Free Flexible Packaging Adhesives

According to H.B. Fuller, this launch is in line with recommendations from FEICA for members to replace GLYMO in food packaging adhesives before mid-2020.

February 11, 2020

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H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has launched a series of products that are free of epoxy silane commonly known as GLYMO within its Flextra™ range of adhesives for flexible packaging.

Berry Global to Expand North American Capacity for Breathable Films

The $20 million expansion, which will be operational in 2020 across Berry’s U.S. network of breathable film-producing plants, represents the first of a three-phase Sof-Flex film expansion plan.

January 30, 2020

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Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced plans to expand its hygiene, healthcare, and specialty films platform in North America.

NOURYON: Additive for Cement Waterproofing

Elotex FX2325 is reportedly a redispersible polymer powder (RPP) that meets the requirement that membranes bridge cracks in concrete substrates used under ceramic tiles.

January 23, 2020

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Nouryon recently announced that it has launched an additive that helps customers comply with the latest performance standards in China for one-component cement waterproofing membranes.

Maroon Group Earns Silver Level Recognition from EcoVadis for Third Consecutive Year

Through the comprehensive EcoVadis CSR assessment, Maroon Group was rated on 21 CSR indicators within categories including Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

January 16, 2020

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Maroon Group recently announced that it has again been granted Silver Level recognition from EcoVadis for it EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

Strong Growth Projected for Fischer-Tropsch Wax Market Through 2025

Fischer-Tropsch wax will continue to experience substantial growth in the North America region.

January 13, 2020

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The global Fischer-Tropsch (FT) wax market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $750 million to over $1.2 billion by 2025.

Maroon Group Becomes Certified Member of RSPO

As a certified member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Maroon Group will partner with Certified Sustainable Palm Oil producers that comply with a set of environmental and social criteria developed by RSPO.

January 9, 2020

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Maroon Group recently announced that it is now a certified member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.

Evonik and LIKAT Rostock Partner in Carbonylation Chemistry Development

With this new process, Evonik reports that the participating project partners are laying the foundation for a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective large-scale method of synthesis.

January 8, 2020

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Evonik Industries recently announced that a research team led by Matthias Beller, Ph.D., director of the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock (LIKAT Rostock), and Robert Franke, Ph.D., of Evonik Performance Materials GmbH, has succeeded in double carbonylating 1,3-butadiene directly to produce adipates (salts of adipic acid).

Construction and Automotive Industries to Drive Strong Global Isocyanates Demand

The global isocyanates market is witnessing consistent demand in the construction industry due to its reactive chemical properties and its usage in the production of adhesives, foams, and elastomers.

January 2, 2020

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The global isocyanate market is projected to record an expansion rate of around 6% from 2019-2027.

HENKEL: Recyclable Packaging Adhesives

Henkel reports that the solvent-free adhesives and coatings of the RE range are suitable for recycling and bonding of recycled plastic films.

December 12, 2019

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With its new RE range that is “designed for recycling,” Henkel reports that it is introducing adhesives and coatings that both improve the recyclability of flexible packaging and make it possible to use recycled content in new packaging.

Sun Chemical Releases 2018 Sustainability Report

According to Sun Chemical, the 2018 report shows that it achieved its recent energy and water usage goals.

December 11, 2019

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Sun Chemical recently released its 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, which focuses on how the company’s commitment to sustainability has led to new products and services that help customers improve their eco-efficiency goals.

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