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EPA Proposes Rule to Improve Guidance Transparency

The EPA reports that this new rule will increase the transparency of the agency’s practices around guidance and will improve its process for managing guidance documents.

May 27, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its a proposed rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents.

Huntsman Completes Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties

CVC Thermoset Specialties has annual revenues of approximately $115 million, with manufacturing facilities in Akron, Ohio, and Maple Shade, N.J.

May 26, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer serving the industrial composites, adhesives, and coatings markets.

Focus on Sustainability to Drive Innovation and Growth in Medical Devices Packaging Market

The medical devices packaging market is growing as the healthcare industry witnesses rapid changes due to the outbreak of new diseases, increasing regulatory norms, and growth in advanced healthcare systems.

May 26, 2020

The medical devices packaging market was valued at $29.3 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of $41.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020-2025.

Buckman Adds Three to Board of Directors as Shepherd Retires

Buckman’s new board members are Robert “Bob” Buckman, Jacqueline Welch, and Gregg Sutherland.

May 22, 2020

Buckman recently announced that three new members have been elected by its shareholders to join its board of directors.

Builder Confidence Posts Solid Gain in May Following Historic April Drop

The May rise in builder sentiment follows the largest single monthly decline in the history of the Housing Market Index in April.

May 22, 2020

In a signal that the housing market is showing signs of stabilizing and gradually moving forward in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased seven points to 37 in May, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Berry Announces New Meltblown Capacity to Address Rising Pandemic-Related Demand for Filter Media

The new asset is expected to be operational in October 2020 and will be placed in Europe at Berry’s existing production facility in Berlin, Germany.

May 21, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced the continued expansion of its global Meltex meltblown capacity, with the addition of another asset to support growing global face mask demand.

Abstract Deadline Nears for 2020 ASC Annual Convention

The ASC reports that any new technology, market intelligence, or timely topic relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered.

May 21, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO will be held November 4-6 in Louisville, Ky.

3M Enters Three-Year Collaboration Agreement with Wrapmate

The agreement is an expansion of an initial six-month collaboration that was announced in September 2019.

May 20, 2020

Wrapmate and 3M Commercial Solutions have entered a three-year global collaboration agreement to help businesses improve their marketability within the print, signage, and vehicle graphics industry.

Evans Adhesive Unveils New Logo and Renewed Focus

Evans Adhesive reports that growing with the Meridian portfolio of adhesive companies has brought synergies, expertise, and new approaches to problem solving for customers’ latest needs.

May 20, 2020

Evans Adhesive Corp. recently announced a new logo and renewed focus on building a lasting reputation as an agile solution provider in the adhesives market.

Strong Growth Projected for Global Car Sharing Market

Increasing at a CAGR of over 16%, the car sharing market is estimated to see incremental growth of $7.65 billion by 2024.

May 20, 2020

The car sharing market is likely to experience steady growth from 2020-2024 because of stringent government regulations regarding emission control and increasing investments in car sharing by automobile manufacturers.