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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.

Afera and FEICA to Step Up Collaboration

Areas of collaboration will involve pertinent topics such as the European Green Deal and other regulatory affairs.

April 26, 2021

FEICA (the European voice of the adhesive and sealant industry) and Afera (The European Adhesive Tape Association) recently announced that they intend to work more closely for the benefit of the entire industry.

Six New Members Join SOCMA Specialties Community

The additional members expand the association's membership to 142 companies.

April 21, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently welcomed Johnson Matthey, Sharp International Services, American Chemical Solutions, Kelly Registration Systems, Sage, and Treadstone Advisors.

Exploring Trends in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

I’m putting together an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, and I would love your input!

Susan Sutton

April 14, 2021

Responses to these questions will all be compiled to create an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, with the goal of providing insight and context to the challenges and opportunities facing the adhesives and sealants industry.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller’s Financial Results Lead the News

Readers last week were most interested in reading about H.B. Fuller’s first quarter financial results.

Susan Sutton

April 12, 2021

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send your press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Avery Dennison Partners with The Future Laboratory on Global Action Plan for a Zero-Waste Future

Already a major concern, the proliferation of waste and environmental pollution has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2, 2021

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has teamed up with The Future Laboratory to compile the "Zero Waste Futures" report.

H.B. Fuller Sees Net Revenue Jump in Fiscal 2021 First Quarter

Net revenue of $726 million increased 12.3% compared with the first quarter of 2020.

March 31, 2021

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the first quarter ended February 27, 2021, with strong sales growth in Engineering Adhesives and Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives.

IPS Adhesives Reduces Lead Times in Response to Increased Customer Demand

The company reports that its operation and customer service teams have worked over the past 90 days to make internal changes to improve its ability to meet customer commitments.

March 10, 2021

IPS Adhesives recently announced a reduction in lead times for its North America Integra Adhesive and SCIGRIP structural lines of business.

2021 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

How are suppliers of raw materials and chemicals navigating the multiple diverse challenges that have impacted the industry over the past year?

Susan Sutton

March 4, 2021

Before 2020, I always thought it would be fascinating to live through a truly “historic” time. The massive losses of the past year—both human and economic—have cured me of that naïve perspective. However, the continued upheaval has also shown how resilient, supportive, and innovative we can be in the face of multiple crises.

Buckman Announces Price Increases

February 17, 2021

Buckman recently announced global price increases of 8-25% for all product offerings, citing recent increases in the price of raw materials, in addition to rising energy, transportation, labor, and regulatory costs, as contributing factors.