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Rendering of future Intel expansion in Ohio

Intel Announces Next U.S. Site with Landmark Investment in Ohio

The investment will help meet the surging demand for advanced semiconductors.

January 28, 2022

Intel has announced plans for an initial investment of more than $20 billion in the construction of two new chip factories in Ohio.

Pursell Joins R.E. Carroll as Southwest Technical Sales Representative

Ricky Pursell has 24 years of experience in the specialty chemical industry.

January 27, 2022

R.E. Carroll Inc. recently announced that Ricky Pursell has been named technical sales representative for the Southwest Region.

DuPont Microcircuit and Components Materials Collaborates with Kuprion

A new agreement for ActiveCopper™ products will enhance DuPont Microcircuit and Components Materials’ thick film paste portfolio.

January 27, 2022

The DuPont Microcircuit and Components Materials (MCM) business has announced a strategic collaboration with Kuprion Inc. to launch the ActiveCopper™ thick film paste suite of products to the electronics industry.

From the Editor

Resolving Supply Chain Issues for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

Participants in this issue’s supply chain roundtable discuss current challenges, specific materials that are experiencing supply shortages, end-use sector considerations, and projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 27, 2022

The past year has brought an unprecedented combination of factors that have worked together to impact the supply chain, in some cases severely. The industry’s sustained resolve in navigating this onslaught of material shortages, logistics challenges, and other issues has been impressive. It is unfortunately looking like all of that determination, ingenuity, and flexibility will be required well into 2022.

Mactac to Acquire Spinnaker Coating

Spinnaker specializes in the customized production and distribution of pressure-sensitive roll label and sheet base materials in North America.

January 26, 2022

Mactac^®, a LINTEC company, has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of Spinnaker Coating, LLC.

Nynas Reorganization Effectively Closes

According to a composition agreement, certain creditors agreed to have claims converted to long-term senior loans.

January 25, 2022

Nynas has settled the payment in full to trade creditors that had claims remaining after they received an initial payment following the completion of Nynas’ company reorganization in January 2021.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Drawn to Latest Henkel Investment

Last week, an announcement from Henkel regarding an investment in the medical sector garnered the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

January 24, 2022

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Arkema to Increase Production of Bio-Circular Elastomers

An investment at the company’s Serquigny site in France will increase production of the bio-circular Pebax Rnew and traditional Pebax ranges.

January 24, 2022

Arkema will increase its global manufacturing capacity for Pebax elastomers by approximately 25% through an investment at its Serquigny plant in France.

H.B. Fuller Revenue Jumps 17.5% in 2021

The company reported net revenue for fiscal 2021 of $3.3 billion.

January 21, 2022

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 27, 2021.

FINAT Reports on Supply Chain Continuity and Sustainability

A FINAT study reports that supply chain issues and sustainable label and packaging solutions are the top concerns regarding label procurement trends with brand owner professionals.

January 20, 2022

FINAT, the European association for the self-adhesive label industry, has released the 16^th edition of its “FINAT RADAR” half-yearly market trends report.