In collaboration with ChileGlobal Ventures, the venture capital arm of Fundación Chile, Henkel Chile has launched the global Seal the Cycle initiative to find technological solutions for plastic waste. The goal of the initiative is innovation in separating high-density polyethylene (HDPE) from silicone waste to enable the recycling of cartridges that cannot currently be reprocessed.

Matrix Adhesives Group recently announced the launch of a North American adhesive and sealant manufacturing and packaging platform formed from the contemporaneous recapitalizations of Guy Chemical Company LLC and Nuco, Inc. by Goldner Hawn, a private equity firm.

Henkel has introduced three new low-pressure molding (LPM) materials designed to seal and protect medical devices from moisture, temperature extremes, chemicals, vibration, impact, and other environmental concerns.

All4Labels Global Packaging Group recently announced that it is continuing its global growth strategy by acquiring Limo Labels A/S.

H.B. Fuller Co. announced finalization of its purchase of Apollo, a manufacturer of liquid adhesives, coatings, and primers for the roofing, industrial, and construction markets, and the purchase of Fourny nv in Belgium.

Dow recently announced that Mary Draves, vice president of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) and chief sustainability officer, has announced her decision to retire in April 2022, following more than 32 years of service with the company.

ViscoTec recently introduced cartridge applicators featuring Festo pneumatic control modules for the exact and clean feeding of adhesives, pastes, and silicones of different viscosities. 

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced stockholder approval of its proposed acquisition by affiliates of American Securities LLC.

General Motors Co. (GM) has announced an investment of more than $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites to significantly increase battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity.

The recently announced Arkema–Académie des Sciences Prize for Innovation in Chemistry for Sustainable Materials is intended to reward a scientist of international standing in the field of materials.