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MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS: APEO-Free Acrylic Polymer Emulsion

Its mechanical stability allows Rovene 6592 to be formulated for use in adhesives applications such as labels, thin packaging, lamination, and a variety of construction adhesives.

November 25, 2020

Mallard Creek Polymers has developed Rovene 6592, an alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)-free emulsion polymer for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications.

Sika Expands Operations in Dubai and Broadens Production to Include Epoxy Resins

In addition to concrete admixtures, Sika will now also produce epoxy resins in the United Arab Emirates for the local flooring target market.

November 25, 2020

Sika recently announced that it is expanding its production capacity in the United Arab Emirates with the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility in Dubai.

Benz Succeeds Erb as Head of Jowat Technical Support and Service

Ina Benz began her career with Jowat in 2004 when she worked on her diploma thesis about the potential of monomer-reduced PUR hot-melt adhesives in applications.

November 25, 2020

Ina Benz has been appointed head of Technical Support and Service (TSS) at Jowat SE, following the retirement of Armin Erb.

Dow Listed to 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Dow reports that this is the 21st year it has achieved this ranking as one of the top companies in the global chemical industry in terms of sustainability performance.

November 24, 2020

Dow recently announced that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Global, the investment specialist focused exclusively on sustainability investing.

MAPEI: Adhesion-Promoting Primer

Designed to be used with MAPEI’s peel-and-stick sheet membranes, MAPEI HM Primer reportedly promotes maximum adhesion to high-moisture substrates.

November 24, 2020

MAPEI recently introduced MAPEI HM Primer, a ready-to-use, low-VOC, water-based, quick-drying primer.

Two New Solar Projects Support AkzoNobel Sustainability Initiatives

AkzoNobel currently uses 100% renewable electricity in eight countries: Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Estonia, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK.

November 24, 2020

Thousands of solar panels have been installed at two AkzoNobel sites as the company continues to accelerate toward its ambition of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030.

Top 5 News that Sticks

ASC Innovation Awards Are Top News

Our readers last week were most interested in the winners of this year’s ASC Innovation Awards.

Susan Sutton

November 23, 2020

Has your company recently received an award or honor? I'd love to hear about it! Please send your news to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Bonding Study Evaluates Performance of Avery Dennison Adhesives with Woodbridge Flexible Foams

This study focused on Woodbridge AutoBond flexible foams, which can be found in automotive applications such as acoustics, seating, and interior and overhead systems.

November 23, 2020

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released the second in a series of bonding studies that reportedly make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series adhesive products with commonly used materials.

Strong Sales Lift Builder Confidence to New Record High in November

Builder confidence levels have hit successive all-time highs over the past three months.

November 23, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to 90 in November, shattering the previous all-time high of 85 recorded in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Mactac Joins Newly Founded CELAB Global Consortium to Promote Label Industry Recycling

Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB) is an industry initiative comprising more than 30 companies in the self-adhesive label industry to create greater circularity for industry products by enhancing and promoting matrix and release liner recycling.

November 20, 2020

Mactac recently announced its role as a leading member in the newly founded Circular Economy for Labels global consortium, which promotes recycling in the self-adhesive label industry.