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The global market for bio-adhesives reached nearly $2.2 billion in 2021. These bio-based materials find extensive applications across numerous industries, including medical, packaging and paper, construction, wood, and personal care.

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced that it has opened a new regional Innovation Center based in Ann Arbor, Mich. 

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), host of the recent 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC 2022), recently announced the winner of the event’s Best Presentation. 

Additive manufacturing/3D printing has grown into a $14 billion industry since its inception, according to McKinsey, and the market’s annual growth rate is 22%. Many can agree on the potential 3D printing has when it comes to innovation and being able to create prototypes and items with minimal material use, but its value is extending beyond that original purpose.

Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. recently announced that Chris Love has been appointed territory manager, Coastal Carolina. 

Henkel has opened a Global Technology Center (GTC) in Bengaluru, India, with a goal of strengthening its competitive edge through digitalization across all business activities. 

Dow recently announced that it has advanced to 15th place on the 2022 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, which was announced at DiversityInc’s celebratory event in New York City. 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America, bolster domestic supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and help lower costs for families. 

Arkema recently announced details regarding its financial performance in the first quarter of 2022, announcing group sales  rose by 29.7% compared to the 2021 quarter, to almost €2.9 billion (approximately $3 billion).

Automobile manufacturers have identified approximately 200 sensor areas around the vehicle that will be instrumental in achieving commercialization and meeting safety goals for autonomous vehicles. The main commonality is the need to protectively seal these key sensor platform areas from the heat, cold, moisture, and stress that result from the rigors of the automotive environment.