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AIHA and ASSP Collaborate to Improve Worker Safety and Health

ASSP and AIHA have worked together to improve work environments and advance the profession for more than 20 years.

July 24, 2020

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding that outlines how the organizations will continue to collaborate on advancing workplace safety and health, as well as strengthening the occupational safety and health profession.

Bostik to Acquire Adhesive Powder Producer Fixatti

Fixatti operates two sites in Europe and one in China, employs 180 people, and reports sales of some €55 million (approximately $63.1 million).

July 23, 2020

Arkema recently announced its proposed acquisition of Fixatti, a company that produces high-performance thermobonding adhesive powders.

PSTC Opens Tape Week Call for Abstracts

Potential topics for consideration include tape’s advantages and areas for growth in comparison to other bonding methods, how to communicate tape’s benefits and overcome potential barriers for increased use by building and construction and automotive professionals, and upcoming innovations and future marketplace trends.

July 23, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced the official opening of abstract submissions for its inaugural Tape Week event, slated for May 3-6, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Covestro Looks to Ensure Continuity with Toepfer Contract Extension

By extending Thomas Toepfer’s contract ahead of schedule, Covestro reports that it took a major step to ensure continuity in economically challenging times.

July 22, 2020

The supervisory board of Covestro AG has early extended the contract of board of management member Thomas Toepfer, Ph.D., by five years.

Shurtape Technologies Joins Contractor Rewards Program

The Contractor Rewards Loyalty Program rewards over 62,000 participating builders, remodelers, and trade contractors in U.S. residential and light commercial construction markets when they purchase products associated with coalition partners.

July 22, 2020

Shurtape Technologies, LLC recently announced that it has joined Contractor Rewards, a national coalition loyalty program for the trades that encompasses top-tier building products manufacturers and brands.

Evonik Receives 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award

Evonik reports that VP Disp. WF 7620, the newest rheology control dispersion in its Coatings Additives portfolio, was specifically developed to control the rheological properties of waterborne coatings.

July 21, 2020

Evonik recently announced that it has received the 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award for a new rheology control dispersion.

Builder Confidence Rallies to Pre-Pandemic Level in July

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index now stands at the solid pre-pandemic reading in March, before the outbreak affected much of the nation.

July 21, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes jumped 14 points to 72 in July, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

Dow Receives Top Score on 2020 Disability Equality Index

The Disability Equality Index survey measures key performance indicators across culture, leadership, accessibility, employment practices, community engagement, support services, and supplier diversity.

July 20, 2020

For the fourth consecutive year, Dow has received a top score on the 2020 Disability Equality Index, again placing the company among the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.

Coatex and Omya Announce Distribution Partnership for Australia and New Zealand

Omya has been appointed the official distributor for Coatex Asia Pacific’s coatings, adhesives, and sealants product range in Australia and New Zealand.

July 20, 2020

Omya recently announced a new distribution agreement with Coatex Asia Pacific Inc.

Arconvert-Ritrama Labels Receive Multiple Awards at 24th Vinitaly Design International Packaging Competition

The Vinitaly Design International Packaging Competition aims to highlight the best packaging for wines, spirits, liqueurs, beers, and extra virgin olive oils.

July 17, 2020

Of the 37 labels awarded by the jury of this year’s Vinitaly Design International Packaging Competition, 14 are printed on Arconvert-Ritrama self-adhesive materials, including the Label of the Year.