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Sale of BASF Construction Chemicals Business Leads the News

An announcement from BASF regarding the closing of the sale of its Construction Chemicals business drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

October 19, 2020

We’ve seen lots of acquisition activity lately. How do you think these moves will impact the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Henkel to Showcase Packaging Initiatives in Virtual Sustainability Forum

The event will be a cost-free digital experience for partners and customers, offering a content mix of webinars, panel discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.

October 16, 2020

Henkel recently announced that its Packaging Adhesives business is hosting a fully digital and international Sustainability Forum on November 18-19, 2020, to highlight its packaging products and services and to bring the value chain together.

H.B. Fuller Joins Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network

As a certified Amazon supplier, H.B. Fuller reports that it can support Amazon packaging suppliers in qualifying for all three tiers by meeting the APASS guidelines.

October 9, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it is a certified member of the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) network.

Winners Announced for 17th Label Industry Global Awards

Now in its 17th edition, the awards program recognizes the most innovative, influential, and successful work from the label and package printing industry across the globe in the last 12 months.

September 25, 2020

GMG Color, Lenze SE, Paper Machine Converting Co., and Avery Dennison Brazil are among the category winners for this year’s Label Industry Global Awards, which were recently honored in a special online video announcement.

Bostik Inaugurates New Industrial Adhesives Plant in Japan

According to Arkema, this investment represents a new step in the geographical strengthening of Bostik and confirms the company’s commitment to developing innovative and sustainable products.

September 22, 2020

Arkema recently announced the startup of a new world-scale industrial adhesives plant in Japan that will reportedly enable Bostik to serve its Japanese customers in the continuously growing markets of diapers, hygiene, packaging, labelling, transportation, and electronics.

From the Editor

Making it Easy to Be Green in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Our annual sustainability issue details products and technologies that make it easier for adhesives and sealants to be green.

Susan Sutton

September 18, 2020

When Kermit the Frog (voiced by Jim Henson) first sang “Bein’ Green” in 1970, few consumers were concerned about climate change. Most manufacturers didn’t focus on sustainability or tout their products’ “green” qualities (if they happened to have any). Oh, how times have changed.

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.

Strategic Solutions

Collaboration and Innovation for Sustainable Packaging

Ink, adhesive, paperboard, film, and other material suppliers need to understand relevant certifications and processes in order to adhere to recycling or composting standards.

Aggie Lotz

Tyler Derus

September 4, 2020

Consumer sentiment continues to drive sustainability throughout the economy and society. Consumers often view packaging as wasteful, and they demand more sustainable options as a result. Many terms, such as reuse, recycle, compost, and reduction, resonate positively with consumers.

Navigating the Adhesive and Sealant Industry through the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Adhesive and Sealant Council is supporting members during the coronavirus crisis with communication, education, and engagement opportunities.

Susan Sutton

August 10, 2020

The economic toll of the global COVID-19 pandemic is vast and ongoing. According to Bill Allmond, president of The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), member companies have experienced varying degrees of difficulty, and those difficulties have likely evolved over the course of the crisis.