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Evonik Enhances Polyurethane Additives Capabilities with New Innovation Center

The focus of the new laboratory is on high-growth application areas, including low-emission catalysts for high-quality coatings and adhesives.

November 17, 2021

Evonik recently announced that it has expanded with a new state-of-the-art polyurethane (PU) laboratory and innovation facility at its Essen Goldschmidt site in Germany.

FEICA Commissions Study on Safety of Packaging Hot Melts

Three approaches were used in the study: extraction of hot melt, migration simulation of hot melt, and real storage tests.

November 16, 2021

FEICA recently announced that it had commissioned a study from Laboratory Lommatzsch & Säger to look into the potential migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons from typical packaging hot melts.

Arkema Sales Jump Almost 30% in 2021 Third Quarter

Sales in the Adhesive Solutions segment were up 10.1% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020.

November 16, 2021

Supported by accelerating demand for high-performance materials in an environment marked by strong inflation of raw materials and supply chain disruptions, Arkema recently reported group sales of €2.4 billion (approximately $2.8 billion) in the third quarter.

Electronics Manufacturing Outlook Continues to Darken

Among the survey results, companies report that they continue to face difficulty in finding qualified talent.

November 15, 2021

A new global survey conducted by IPC found that the global shortage of semiconductors and other components continues to have serious consequences for electronics manufacturers.

Scott Bader New Facility in Northamptonshire

Scott Bader Announces New Facility in Northamptonshire

Completion of the new facility is expected in November.

November 15, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced that it is continuing to invest in the region with a new facility at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, UK.

Nordson Demonstrates Solutions for SMT Technology and Electronics Manufacturing at NEPCON ASIA 2021

The company featured technologies and products from the Nordson Electronics Solutions and Nordson Test & Inspection divisions.

November 12, 2021

Nordson Corp. recently announced that it showcased solutions for electronics manufacturing, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), surface mount technology (SMT), and semiconductor packaging at the NEPCON Asia tradeshow in Shenzhen, China.

Dow Plans Program for Carbon-Neutral Silicones in Building Façades

This carbon-offset program can help decrease the environmental impact of buildings and achieve better green building certification ratings.

November 12, 2021

Dow recently announced its plan for a 2022 launch of what the company calls the world's first commercially available carbon-neutrality program for silicone materials used for structural glazing, insulating glass, and weather sealing.

Photo of the solar array at the Huber facility in Quincy, Illinois

Huber Engineered Materials Plant Completes Solar Array

J.M. Huber reports that the plant is receiving more than 60% of its power from the array during daylight hours.

November 11, 2021

J.M. Huber Corp. and SolAmerica Energy recently announced the completion of a 1.8-megawatt (DC), ground-mounted solar array located at the Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) Fire Retardant Additives Marblehead facility in Quincy, Ill.

SBTi Approves Avery Dennison’s Emission Reduction Targets

SBTi mobilizes companies to set science-based targets in the transition to the low-carbon economy.

November 11, 2021

Avery Dennison recently announced that its emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.