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FEICA Commissions Study on Safety of Packaging Hot Melts

Three approaches were used in the study: extraction of hot melt, migration simulation of hot melt, and real storage tests.

November 16, 2021

FEICA recently announced that it had commissioned a study from Laboratory Lommatzsch & Säger to look into the potential migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons from typical packaging hot melts.

Renewable Carbon Initiative Celebrates First Anniversary

In the past year, the Renewable Carbon Initiative has grown from 11 founding members to 30 member companies.

November 10, 2021

After its launch on September 20, 2020, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) celebrated its first anniversary this fall.

Covestro’s Danielmeier Named President of German Chemical Society

The assignment will become effective January 1, 2022.

October 27, 2021

Covestro recently announced that Karsten Danielmeier, Ph.D., currently head of growth businesses in the company’s Coatings and Adhesives Business Entity, will become president of the German Chemical Society.

SOCMA Week Sessions Added to Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show

The added educational sessions will be held on Monday, February 28.

October 22, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced the inclusion of educational programming for the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show in Fort Worth, Texas.

From the Editor

Knowledge and Networking at Adhesive Industry Events

Two in-person events this month will provide attendees with various opportunities to expand their knowledge and interact with peers.

Susan Sutton

October 22, 2021

October is shaping up to be an exciting month, with two major in-person industry events: The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Convention & EXPO and The ASSEMBLY Show. Both events will feature various learning and technical sessions, exhibitions, and myriad networking activities to provide attendees with opportunities to expand their knowledge and interact with peers.

RadTech and NIST Form Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance

The alliance will convene a three-part virtual workshop that builds on the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Roadmap developed by NIST and RadTech in 2019.

October 15, 2021

RadTech, in cooperation with The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), recently announced the formation of the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA).

Mayzo’s Milazzo Inducted into PSTC Hall of Fame

Milazzo has devoted half of a century toward the progress of the industry.

October 14, 2021

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced that Ben Milazzo, founder and chairman of Mayzo, Inc., is its 2021 Hall of Fame inductee.

Reconnecting at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Convention & EXPO

The week’s events will include a Waterborne Adhesives Short Course, informative technical sessions, an exhibition, the Executive Leadership Conference, and multiple networking opportunities.

September 30, 2021

The adhesive and sealant industry will come together for the first time in two years when the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) holds its Convention & EXPO, scheduled for October 25-27 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate near Orlando, Fla.

SOCMA to Host Cybersecurity Executive Roundtable

The roundtable will explain risks and exposures and present ways to address them.

September 23, 2021

SOCMA will host an executive roundtable on October 6, with industry experts sharing best practices on how companies can enhance current operating practices to prevent and mitigate business interruption.

Organizers Seek Abstracts for Adhesion Society Annual Meeting

The meeting will be held February 20-23 at the San Diego Mission Bay Hotel.

September 21, 2021

Organizers of the 2022 Adhesion Society Annual Meeting are seeking abstracts for presentations in all areas of adhesion science and technology, with emphasis on sustainability and adhesion, bio-adhesion, soft adhesives, and structural adhesives.