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Boelkins Joins ChemQuest as Vice President

Boelkins joins ChemQuest after a 33-year career with tesa tape, inc.

January 18, 2022

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the addition of Bradley Boelkins in the role of vice president.

Low-Reactivity Liquid Light Stabilizer in Transparent Modified Silane Sealants

Although powder-based light stabilizers play an important role in modified silane sealants, they can also cause the sealant to become darker or yellowish. A recently developed liquid technology can alleviate that problem.

Kuoching Peng Ray Sung Robert Lin Steven Lee Ray Chang Y.H. Huang

January 17, 2022

A proprietary liquid light stabilizer series was designed specifically for modified silane sealants. Their liquid form enables these light stabilizers to be quickly mixed with liquid resin without extra heating, lowering energy costs and reducing the production time between batches while simultaneously improving the sealant’s weather resistance.

WAC Organizers Seek Innovation Award Entries

Award winners will be announced at the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference in April.

January 17, 2022

The submissions deadline for the ASC 2022 Innovation Award is January 31.

Partners in Pragati Sustainable Castor Project Share Results

The Pragati project was launched in May 2016, driven by a baseline survey of more than 1,000 castor farmers in Gujarat, India.

January 17, 2022

The founding members of the Pragati project for sustainable castor crops recently finalized and published the final audited and certified results of the fifth year of the program.

Photo of Charmaine Riggins, the new CEO of Loparex

Riggins Succeeds Medley as CEO of Loparex

The appointment became effective January 10, 2022.

January 14, 2022

Pamplona Capital Management, owner of Loparex, has appointed Charmaine Riggins as the Loparex Group’s new CEO.

Dow Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies

Dow ranked in the number-one position in the Workers and Stakeholders & Governance categories vs. industry peers.

January 14, 2022

Dow has been named to the JUST 100 list for the third year, earning the top spot in the Chemicals sector overall.

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Tapes on the Rise

Pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are tapping into the packaging, medical, and transportation sectors to gain ground.

January 14, 2022

Today’s manufacturers have unrestrained access when it comes to bonding solutions. Pressure-sensitive tapes and labels have grown as a viable option, but why are these solutions important?

Photo of tubes of Bostik Born2Bond electronics

BOSTIK: Engineering Adhesives for Electronics Manufacturing

The new versatile and single-component hot-melt polyurethane reactive range has been designed specifically for the manufacture of miniaturized handheld and wearable electronic devices.

January 13, 2022

Bostik, an Arkema company, has extended its Born2Bond™ engineering adhesive range designed to support the electronics manufacturing sector.

Greek Adhesives and Sealants Producers Form Industry Association

The association’s inaugural meeting focused on the legal formalities of the founding and the election of the first Administrative Committee.

January 13, 2022

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, and the Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries (HACI) are collaborating to provide support for a nascent organization.

Huntsman Appoints Two New Independent Directors and Announces Governance Changes as Part of Ongoing Board Refreshment

The changes to the board of directors became effective January 1, 2022.

January 13, 2022

Huntsman Corp. recently announced several changes to its board of directors, including the appointment of Curtis E. Espeland and José Muñoz to the board.