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Bowers Succeeds Armstrong as Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety for RPM

Bowers will succeed Kenneth M. Armstrong, who will retire from his role at the end of RPM’s fiscal year on May 31, 2022.

November 9, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Lee A. Bowers, who had served as the company’s vice president-operations for the Performance Coatings Group (PCG) since 2018, has been appointed vice president-environmental, health and safety (EHS).

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Sustainable Adhesives in Construction and Packaging

Though sustainability can be difficult to define, many types of adhesives contribute to more sustainable construction and packaging products.

Marc S. Hirsch

November 8, 2021

The definition of “sustainability” is in flux. As it pertains to construction, sustainability is constantly evolving to encompass varying approaches and priorities. In the U.S., sustainable construction is the method of creating buildings and using processes that are environmentally reliable and resource efficient throughout the building’s life cycle, including design, construction, operation, and renovation. Western Europe defines sustainable construction as a way to build that aims to reduce health and environmental impacts affected by the construction process or by buildings.

Sika Opens New Subsidiary in Ghana

Sika Ghana will initially sell concrete admixtures and grinding aids.

November 8, 2021

Sika recently announced that it is continuing to expand its presence in Africa and has established a new national subsidiary in Ghana.

Sustainable Sausage Packaging for Adhesives and Sealants

Though the construction industry has been slow to adopt the use of adhesives and sealants packaged in sausages, advantages for sustainability and efficiency abound.

Daniel McKenzie

November 5, 2021

Despite all the discussion and debate in society over reducing our waste and carbon footprint, sausage packages (also known as chubs) for adhesives and sealants continue to gain little support in the building industry—even though their reduced packaging and low waste factor represent a step change in sustainability.

Photo of people breaking ground on Mapei's new Laval, Quebec, site

MAPEI to Expand Powder Production and Distribution in Quebec

Completion of the expansion project is expected in 2023.

November 5, 2021

MAPEI Inc. recently announced the expansion of its Laval, Quebec, Canada, facility with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 50,750-sq-ft (4 715-m²) powder production plant and distribution facility.

XLYNX MATERIALS: Molecular Glue

These adhesives reportedly make it possible to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers to themselves and to other materials.

November 4, 2021

XlynX Materials recently announced the creation of a new class of adhesives the company is calling molecular glues.

Avery Dennison Sales Jump Nearly 20% in 2021 Third Quarter

In response to its performance in the third quarter, the company has raised its full-year outlook.

November 3, 2021

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its third quarter ended October 2, 2021.

LOHMANN CORP.: Color-Changing, UV-Cure Epoxy Adhesive

A fast acting epoxy resin, it is reported to be stronger and more resilient than pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and liquid adhesives.

November 2, 2021

Lohmann Corp. has announced the expansion of its Reactive Chemistry Adhesives line with the addition of UV-LUX, a UV-light-activated adhesive with color change.

Dow Receives Critical Guidance Recognition from Association of Plastic Recyclers

Association of Plastic Recyclers’s Critical Guidance Recognition is a measure for assessing recyclability in plastics packaging design.

November 2, 2021

Dow recently announced it has earned Critical Guidance Recognitions for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers in three product categories.