One key theme at the 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference was the industry’s ongoing commitment to innovation. It’s a topic that’s near and dear to my heart, and we’re exploring research and development activities in this issue with a discussion focusing on R&D-related challenges, opportunities, and digitalization strategies.

Evonik has developed a new epoxy-silicone copolymer, ALBIFLEX^® 297. 

Larry Zhang has been appointed the new senior vice president for Elkem’s Silicones division. 

Covestro recently announced that it will showcase new polyurethane (PU) coating systems and films at this year’s Techtextil trade show, which is being held June 21-24 in Frankfurt, Germany. 

Homeowners, DIYers, renovators, house flippers, contractors, and all building and construction pros alike can benefit from the properties of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape. Tape is effective for a broad range of applications.

Dow Inc. recently released its second annual comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. 

Rising inflation and higher mortgage rates are slowing traffic of prospective home buyers and putting a damper on builder sentiment, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). 

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives recently announced that it will attend the World of Wipes Conference, scheduled for June 27-30 in Chicago, Ill. 

Michelman recently announced the appointment of Jeffrey J. Prosinski to its board of directors. 

ROSS recently announced that the long-lasting quality and efficiency of one of its reconditioned mixers is comparable, if not equal, to new equipment when properly restored to as-new working condition by the company’s team of engineers and mechanics.