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Sika Shares Details Regarding COVID-19 Impact and Strategic Targets

Members of group management and Sika experts explained how trends such as innovation, digitalization, renovation, and sustainability are opening up opportunities for the company to gain market share during the COVID-19 crisis.

October 8, 2020

At the recent Sika Capital Markets Day 2020 held in Zurich, CEO Paul Schuler confirmed the group’s strategic targets.

2021 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Opens Call for Speakers

The abstract submission deadline for the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference is November 5, 2020.

October 5, 2020

Interested parties are invited to submit a presentation proposal (abstract) for inclusion in the 2021 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference program.

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.

National Small Business Week Kicks Off September 22

National Small Business Week honors the nation’s small businesses, many of which are veteran, women, and minority-owned, for their achievements and dedication to their communities.

September 18, 2020

The virtual National Small Business Week, rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held September 22-24.

Waterborne Symposium Issues Call for Papers

Papers are invited pertaining to new and emerging technologies related to materials, processes, production, characterization, application, and markets in the field of surface coatings.

September 11, 2020

Abstract submission for the 48th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium is now open.

NSF Advances Artificial Intelligence Research with New Nationwide Institutes

With an investment of more than $100 million over the next five years, NSF’s Artificial Intelligence Institutes represent the nation’s most significant federal investment in AI research and workforce development to date.

September 11, 2020

The U.S. National Science Foundation recently announced it is establishing new artificial intelligence (AI) institutes to accelerate research, expand America’s workforce, and transform society in the decades to come.

SOCMA Acquires Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show

SOCMA reports that it is taking a cautious approach in planning the 2021 event, with the health and safety of exhibitors and attendees of primary concern.

September 3, 2020

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it is returning to trade show ownership with the acquisition of the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show.

Mixing Sustainability and Innovation

As continued research and development races to meet the growing appetite for sustainable adhesives, manufacturers must also push innovations in processing that reduce both waste and energy consumption.

Christine Banaszek

September 1, 2020

Manufacturers and scientists are continually pushing the envelope on eco-friendly adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting and encapsulation compounds. Demand for green and sustainable formulations is expected to keep growing due to tightening legislation, consumer awareness, and new opportunities.

Dow Polyurethanes Fast-Tracks Digital Transformation

Dow is collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate the integration of machine learning and AI solutions into a novel predictive intelligence capability.

August 28, 2020

Dow Polyurethanes, a business division of Dow, recently announced that it is accelerating its digital transformation through increased integration into artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive capabilities geared to increasing its digital IQ across all business operations.

EPA Calls for 2021 Green Chemistry Challenge Award Nominations

The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards recognize innovation by American businesses and researchers that redesign chemical products and processes to reduce or eliminate the use and manufacture of hazardous substances.

August 24, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards.