Conagen recently announced the development of debondable hot-melt adhesives made with high-performance materials from sustainable and natural biomolecules.
The 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC2022) will be held this month in Chicago, and I’m thrilled that our global industry will have the opportunity to reconnect, safely and in person. WAC2022 will offer fascinating keynotes, a broad range of technical sessions, the much-anticipated EXPO, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues.
Despite supply shortages in raw materials and a highly inflationary environment, Sika reported increased sales in the first quarter of 2022, posting a new record figure of nearly CHF 2.4 billion (approximately $2.6 billion).
Bostik Performance Adhesives, formerly Ashland’s performance adhesives business prior to Bostik’s acquisition, featured its Isoset™ and Isogrip™ series adhesives for engineered wood and construction applications at this year’s International Mass Timber Conference.
R&D Coatings® LLC has promoted Christopher Mirt to the position of vice president, with responsibilities that include oversight of new and existing customer development, as well as sales and service.