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Kraton Stockholders Approve Acquisition by DL Chemical

Kevin M. Fogarty, Kraton’s president and CEO, reported that stockholders voted overwhelmingly for the merger.

December 13, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that its stockholders have approved the proposed acquisition of Kraton by DL Chemical Co., Ltd.

Univar Named on Newsweek List of Most Responsible Companies

Univar Solutions Inc. is listed among 500 companies spanning 14 industries.

December 10, 2021

Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced that it has been included in Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022 list.

Manufacturers Cut 17 Million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Emissions with Help from EPA Program

On average, plants that met the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry reduced their energy intensity by 19% within an average of two years.

December 10, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently celebrated the 580 manufacturing plants that achieved the energy savings goals set out by EPA 10 years ago to drive energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Henkel Adhesives Receive RecyClass Approval for Recyclability

Henkel reports that the approval is a key milestone toward greater sustainability and the creation of a circular economy.

December 9, 2021

Two Henkel adhesives from the Loctite Liofol RE range for use in flexible packaging have been recognized by RecyClass as fully compatible with existing recycling processes for polyethylene (PE).

Study Finds Semiconductor Supply Chain Will Remain Vulnerable Without Robust Federal Investment in Advanced Packaging

Increasing silicon production without bolstering domestic advanced packaging capabilities is likely to lengthen the semiconductor supply chain because chips will still have to be sent abroad for packaging and assembly into finished products.

December 9, 2021

A new study from IPC about the current state of advanced packaging in the semiconductor value chain finds that urgent action is required to strengthen the domestic packaging ecosystem to meet increased production of semiconductor chips.

Meridian Adhesives Group Relocates to Houston

Meridian has a portfolio of 14 international adhesive companies, with additional acquisitions pending.

December 8, 2021

To accommodate its growing international portfolio, Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced the strategic relocation of its corporate headquarters.

Deadline Nears for WAC 2022 Speaker Abstracts

The conference provides stakeholders in the adhesive and sealant industry an opportunity to present their expertise and innovations.

December 8, 2021

Organizers are accepting speaker abstracts through January 7 for the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, which will be held April 25-27 in Chicago.

BASF Increases Additive Prices

December 7, 2021

Effective December 1, 2021, and as existing contracts allow, BASF is increasing prices for its additives for the paint and coatings industry globally.