The adhesives and sealants industry is vibrant and dynamic, supporting myriad vital end-use sectors, and I’ll miss sharing the latest advancements and technologies with you all.
Before sharing some of this issue’s highlights with you, I’d like to relate a bit of personal news. After more than two decades with BNP Media, ASI’s parent company, I’ve decided to step away in order to pursue new opportunities. Though I’m excited about what’s to come for me, this is a bittersweet moment.
“In addition to shortening cycle times for our customers, this acquisition offers a significant growth opportunity for us in North America,” said Mike Frost, EUKALIN’s North American sales leader for the envelope and traditional EUKALIN market segments.
Peter R. Huntsman, chairman, president, and CEO, commented "Regardless of any macro headwinds that may impact the chemical industry in the coming quarters, our priorities around cost control, a focus on downstream businesses and returning capital to shareholders will remain unchanged."
The electronics manufacturing industry is applauding the U.S. Senate for taking bipartisan action on legislation that will, if enacted, spur a new era of innovation, manufacturing, and investment within the electronics industry.
As the world emerges from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global economy is seeing some positive indicators for growth, with sustained high demand and increases in new orders for all major subsectors.