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. 

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. 

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 booth 301a/hall 3 at this year’s European Wound Management Association (EWMA) conference, Covestro will showcase material developments related to wearable smart patches and wound care. 

For both specialty chemicals and adhesives and sealants, quality training is paramount. Ensuring the safety of employees and their ability to successfully operate equipment is the number-one priority. In these unprecedented times, workforce development issues seem to compound each other, making onboarding new operators and training long-term employees a necessary and integral part of a chemical plant’s success—in safety and in business.

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Wacker Chemie AG recently announced that it has opened a new regional Innovation Center based in Ann Arbor, Mich.