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EcoVadis Awards Silver Rating to Sulzer Mixpac's Haag Site

The Haag facility has worked on reducing its energy and water usage through initiatives that include installation of solar panels and replacement of fuel oil heating systems by heat pumps, among others.

February 23, 2021

Sulzer Mixpac recently announced that EcoVadis, provider of business sustainability ratings, has awarded a Silver rating to the company's site in Haag, Switzerland.

Arkema Launches Start-up Connect Program for Research Collaboration

The Start-up Connect initiative will combine the dynamism of small, agile, and innovative organizations with Arkema’s expertise in specialty materials to develop the innovations of tomorrow.

February 16, 2021

Start-up Connect, a new Arkema program, invites start-ups specializing in advanced materials from around the world to join forces with Arkema to establish a research collaboration and benefit from the group's support and technological experience.

Ashland Commits to Science Based Targets Initiative and United Nations Global Compact

More than 1,000 businesses are working with the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce their emissions in line with climate science.

February 11, 2021

Ashland is joining the global movement of leading companies and aligning operations with the aim of the Paris Climate Accord to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels.

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Readers Drawn to Palmer Holland Personnel Announcement

News from Palmer Holland regarding some personnel changes attracted the most reader attention last week.

Susan Sutton

February 8, 2021

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Arkema and Partners Publish Results for Sustainable Castor Bean Program

The project goal is to enable sustainable castor production through good agricultural practices, efficient use of water and soil, adoption of waste management practices, and respect for human rights.

February 5, 2021

The founding members of the Pragati project for sustainable castor crops—Arkema, BASF, and Jayant Agro-Organics, along with implementation partner Solidaridad—recently finalized and published the final audited and certified results of the fourth year of their program.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Joins CELAB Sustainable Label Consortium

CELAB brings together companies across the matrix and liner industry value chain to address the wide variance in production processes and recycling capability in different markets.

February 4, 2021

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has joined the global consortium toward a Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB).

Mainstream Pine Products to Build New Crude Tall Oil Biorefinery in South Carolina

The facility will serve as the centerpiece of Mainstream's strategy to become the highest quality, lowest cost producer of crude tall oil derivatives in North America.

February 3, 2021

Mainstream Pine Products, LLC, recently announced plans for an estimated $90 million crude tall oil biorefinery at the Charleston International Manufacturing Center in Berkeley County, S.C.

Understanding Sausage Packaging for Adhesives and Sealants

Sausage packaging enjoys continuing advancements in packaging equipment, available films, and different guns and applicators to dispense materials.

Brett Wines

February 3, 2021

Many advantages come with packaging adhesive and sealant products in sausages. Without taking any other factors into consideration, the sausage itself represents an initial cost savings of typically 25-50% compared to a conventional cartridge, depending on the type of film required.

Ashland Details Recent Sustainability Initiatives

Consistent with the company’s Responsible Care policy, Ashland endorses biodiversity conservation by operating in a way that minimizes effects on natural habitats and biological resources.

February 2, 2021

Since Ashland moved its headquarters from Covington, Ky., to Wilmington, Del., the company has completed several local sustainability initiatives that further its path to sustainability.

Novel Abrasive Addresses Coatings Surface Preparation Challenges

A new category of abrasives is providing options to mitigate powder coating challenges relating to surface prep material performance, environmental profile, and production economics.

Steve Ricci

February 1, 2021

The global market for powder coatings is projected to expand in the coming years, potentially reaching $19.9 billion by 2027.¹ While the powder coating sector is poised for rapid growth, a prerequisite remains: getting the surface right.