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What Was, What’s New, and What’s Next in Corrugating Adhesives

Sustainability and recyclability continue to be critical for adhesives in packaging applications, as does the need to continually improve efficiency and reduce cost.

Roman Skuratowicz

September 11, 2020

As the corrugating industry’s workhorse, adhesives are diverse and cover a wide range of chemistries, forms, applications, and necessities. Packaging itself varies from heat-sealed polymers to plastics, foils, and paperboard.

Henkel Joins U.S. Plastics Pact, Commits to Meeting Circular Economy Goals By 2025

As part of the U.S. Plastics Pact, activators like Henkel recognize that significant, system-wide change is imperative to realize a circular economy for plastics.

September 8, 2020

Henkel North America recently announced that it has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative.

Bio-Based Materials for Adhesives and Sealants: The Sustainability Revolution is Here

Fostering the bio-economy requires new technology that pushes the boundaries of bio-based performance.

Peter Migchels

August 21, 2020

By 2050, the United Nations expects the global population to reach approximately 9.5 billion people. The expectations are that millions of people will be lifted out of poverty, increasing living standards and driving demand for chemical products.

Hexion Highlights Ongoing Accomplishments in Sustainability Report

Hexion’s “2019 Sustainability Report” highlights the company’s efforts and accomplishments in enhancing safety, efficiency, sustainability, and social responsibility.

July 10, 2020

Hexion Inc. recently announced the release of its “2019 Sustainability Report.”

KRATON CORP.: Rosin Ester Technology

According to Kraton, the REvolution rosin ester technology enables the development of bio-based products with light color and oxidative stability.

July 7, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently unveiled its REvolution rosin ester technology, along with new SYLVALITE products.

Nouryon Completes Acquisition of J.M. Huber Carboxymethyl Cellulose Business

The transaction will reportedly significantly broaden Nouryon’s portfolio of products in carboxymethyl cellulose, a sustainable, bio-based water-soluble polymer used as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, and film former.

July 7, 2020

Nouryon has completed its previously announced acquisition of the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) business of J.M. Huber Corp.

Kraton Joins Together for Sustainability Initiative

Together with Kraton, the Together for Sustainability initiative will continue to foster and drive sustainability practices and processes along the chemical industry’s supplying companies.

June 15, 2020

Together for Sustainability (TfS) recently announced that Kraton has joined the TfS initiative.

Performance and Sustainability: Soy-Based Adhesives and Sealants Excel in Wide-Ranging Applications

U.S. soy delivers on sustainability and performance for myriad industries and products—including adhesives and sealants.

May 13, 2020

Renewable by nature, soybean oil is used in a diverse array of bio-based products. From biofuels for vehicles and resins for car and farm machinery parts to spray foam insulation and lubricants, versatile U.S. soy delivers on sustainability and performance for myriad industries and products.

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Readers Show Massive Interest in Medical Adhesive Patch Developed through Henkel Collaboration

An adhesive patch developed to help monitor patients’ breathing and heart rate has drawn massive interest over the past couple of weeks.

Susan Sutton

May 11, 2020

Are your company’s innovations being used to fight COVID-19? Please send your news to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Kraton Receives EcoVadis Gold-Level Sustainability Rating

With more than 6,000 suppliers globally, Kraton’s progress on supply chain initiatives was reportedly vital in elevating it to the next level.

April 27, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has achieved a Gold recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.

Articles Tagged with ''bio-based materials''

What Was, What’s New, and What’s Next in Corrugating Adhesives

Henkel Joins U.S. Plastics Pact, Commits to Meeting Circular Economy Goals By 2025

Bio-Based Materials for Adhesives and Sealants: The Sustainability Revolution is Here

Hexion Highlights Ongoing Accomplishments in Sustainability Report

KRATON CORP.: Rosin Ester Technology

Nouryon Completes Acquisition of J.M. Huber Carboxymethyl Cellulose Business

Kraton Joins Together for Sustainability Initiative

Performance and Sustainability: Soy-Based Adhesives and Sealants Excel in Wide-Ranging Applications

Readers Show Massive Interest in Medical Adhesive Patch Developed through Henkel Collaboration

Kraton Receives EcoVadis Gold-Level Sustainability Rating

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