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Henkel and North Carolina State University Enter Research Partnership Focused on Power Electronics

Henkel will leverage services from NC State’s Packaging Research in Electronic Energy Systems (PREES) lab facilities as part of the agreement.

March 2, 2021

Henkel and North Carolina State University's Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Engineering Research Center recently announced a new partnership agreement designed to study the impact of materials technology on power electronics applications.

DELO: Liquid Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Ideal for electronic applications, like smartphone speakers or display frames, these liquid PSAs open up new possibilities in a variety of markets.

March 2, 2021

DELO has developed two liquid pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) that reportedly have similar properties to (double-sided) adhesive tapes but are applied in liquid form.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Avery Dennison Acquisition Leads the News

Last week, Avery Dennison’s announcement regarding its acquisition of JDC Solutions drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

March 1, 2021

How will recent merger and acquisition activity impact the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

PPG Completes VersaFlex Acquisition

VersaFlex is an aggregation of four U.S.-based protective coatings companies, consisting of legacy VersaFlex, Raven Lining Systems, Milamar Coatings, and Specialty Products Inc.

March 1, 2021

PPG recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of VersaFlex from DalFort Capital Partners.

3M to Invest $1 Billion to Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Reduce Water Use, and Improve Water Quality

3M is aiming for a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, an 80% reduction by 2040, and 100% carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050.

March 1, 2021

3M recently announced it expects to invest approximately $1 billion over the next 20 years to accelerate new environmental goals: achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reduce water use by 25% at its facilities, and return higher quality water to the environment after use in manufacturing operations.

Sheahan to Succeed McHale as Graco President and CEO

McHale will step down from his CEO and board positions on June 10, 2021, but will remain with Graco Inc. through September 15, 2021, to assist with the leadership transition.

February 26, 2021

Graco Inc. recently announced that Mark W. Sheahan has been appointed president and CEO of the company effective June 10, 2021, succeeding Patrick J. McHale, who announced plans to retire from the company.

Huntsman Appoints McGovern to Board of Directors, Announces Formation of Sustainability Committee

Jeanne McGovern’s appointment is part of the company’s deliberate process of adding financial and accounting expertise to the board.

February 26, 2021

Huntsman Corp. announced the appointment of Jeanne McGovern to its board of directors and also the formation of a committee to oversee matters regarding sustainability.

Sika Announces 2020 Financial Results, Taps Hasler to Succeed Schuler in May

The company reports that its 2020 fiscal year was overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a number of severe effects for the construction and automotive sectors.

February 25, 2021

Sika announced its 2020 financial results, including sales of approximately CHF 7.9 billion (~ $8.8 billion), and the appointment of a new CEO.

WACKER CHEMIE AG: Bio-Based Silicone Sealant

With its ELASTOSIL eco brand now launched in Europe, WACKER is able to offer products manufactured using bio-based methanol to silicone sealant suppliers.

February 25, 2021

WACKER is extending its silicone portfolio to include silicone sealants based on renewable raw materials, introducing a new brand based on the REDcert2 standard.

ASC, CATIA, and FEICA Announce Revisions to Joint Adhesives and Sealants Classification Manual

Readers of industry market reports from ASC, FEICA, and CATIA will now be able to refer to harmonized definitions and compare industry market data between North America, the European Union, and Asia.

February 25, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council, FEICA, and the China Adhesives and Tape Industry Association have partnered to update and harmonize adhesive and sealant industry terms, definitions, and market segmentation published in the "ASC-CATIA-FEICA Adhesives and Sealants Classification Manual."