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Ashland Reports Strong Demand in 2021 Fiscal Third Quarter

Sales were $637 million, up 11% compared to the prior-year period.

August 3, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2021.

2021 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

The outlook for industrial demand is expected to improve, notwithstanding inflated raw material costs.

Michael Rezai

July 29, 2021

Not surprisingly, the global economic recovery is continuing more quickly in regions where COVID-19 is under control and vaccinations have been widely rolled out. After an estimated contraction of 3.3% in 2020, the global economy is projected to grow at 6% in 2021, moderating to 4.4% in 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

From the Editor

What is Going On? Exploring Key Trends in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

In an effort to better understand the state of the adhesive and sealant industry in this chaotic environment, I reached out to industry leaders and asked for their insights on a number of issues.

Susan Sutton

July 22, 2021

I don’t know about you, but I’ve spent a fair amount of time over the past year or so just gazing around in bewilderment and mumbling, to no one in particular, “What is going on?” Global pandemic. Economic upheaval. Catastrophic weather events. What’s that you say? There’s a massive boat blocking the Suez Canal? Of course there is.

Net Revenue Grows 23% for H.B. Fuller in 2021 Second Quarter

The company posted organic growth in all three global business units, including double-digit growth in Engineering Adhesives and Construction Adhesives.

July 2, 2021

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for its second quarter ended May 29, 2021.

Top 5 News that Sticks

New Dow MDI and Prepolymers Facility is Top News

An announcement from Dow regarding a new facility drew the most reader interest last week.

June 28, 2021

Is your company expanding? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com so we can help share the news!

Henkel Adhesive Technologies production robot

Henkel Details Adhesive Technologies Sustainability Activities

The company is investing in projects around the world that maintain steady progress in each of the company’s three sustainability pillars.

June 24, 2021

Within its Adhesive Technologies business unit, Henkel’s Global Operations and Supply Chain organization has put sustainability goals for its operations into action.

Industry Roundtable: Key Players in the Adhesive and Sealant Industry Share their Insights

How is the industry dealing with supply chain volatility? What end-use markets are offering the most opportunities? Adhesives and sealants leaders share their thoughts on these issues and more.

Susan Sutton

June 24, 2021

I recently reached out to key industry players—ranging from raw materials suppliers to manufacturers of finished adhesives and sealants—to get their takes on factors ranging from supply chain volatility and sustainability initiatives to research and development efforts.

Manufacturing Leadership Council Taps Dow as 2021 Manufacturer of the Year

The Manufacturing Leadership Awards honor manufacturing companies and leaders that are shaping the future of global manufacturing.

June 22, 2021

The Manufacturing Leadership Council, a division of the National Association of Manufacturers, recently named Dow 2021 Manufacturer of the Year, Large Enterprise.

Ashland Expects Supply Chain Challenges to Impact its Third Quarter Financial Results

According to Ashland, the availability of some raw materials, in addition to shipping, logistics, and packaging challenges, is offsetting strong demand and continues to constrain its ability to rebuild inventories and meet customer demand.

June 18, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently provided an update on preliminary financial results for its fiscal 2021 third quarter and full year.

Strategic Solutions

COVID-19 Impact on Global Shipping and Packaging Dynamics

The continued transition away from brick-and-mortar to ecommerce brings demand for packaging innovations that enable faster delivery and better content protection from shock or temperature variations.

Michael Rezai

May 19, 2021

The shift from brick-and-mortar to digital shopping had been under way for some time when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Since 2017, ecommerce revenues have risen from an estimated $1.4 trillion to $2.4 trillion, or about 2.7% of global output.