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ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Multilingual Website

Users are greeted with a language selector on the homepage that enables them to pick from nine different languages.

July 15, 2021

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe recently announced the launch of its new multilingual website, which was primarily commissioned to ensure that regional customers can access the platform in their native language.

Arkema Acquires Stake in Battery Producer Verkor

Arkema contributed several million euros to Verkor’s recent €100 million (approximately $118.7 million) round of fundraising.

July 14, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it has become a shareholder and technological partner of Verkor, a French startup specializing in the production of high-performance batteries.

MAPEI's Diliberto Riquelme Named 2021 Coverings Rock Star

The Coverings Rock Star award honors young talent in the tile and stone industry.

July 13, 2021

MAPEI recently announced that Jennifer Diliberto Riquelme, senior development chemist, has received a 2021 Rock Star award from Coverings.

Market Trends

Myriad Trends Offer Growth Opportunities for Adhesives Industry

A range of global trends will redefine the future of the global adhesives market, which is estimated to exceed a value of $64.7 billion by 2027.

July 13, 2021

Modern design trends, tight cost estimates, sustainability, and innovation—today’s adhesives and sealants industry faces several challenges. These trends will undoubtedly redefine the future of the global adhesives market, which is estimated to exceed a value of $64.7 billion by 2027. But how?

Top 5 News that Sticks

Avery Dennison Expansion Leads the News

Last week, news from Avery Dennison regarding its planned expansion in Ohio drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

July 12, 2021

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please direct your press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Dow to Expand Capacities for Numerous Silicone-Based Products

Capacity expansions are planned in the company’s Consumer Solutions and Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals businesses.

July 12, 2021

Dow recently announced a series of incremental, high-return capacity expansions to support growing demand across key end markets.

H.B. Fuller and Jubilant Industries Enter Strategic Partnership

JACPL will serve as a national channel partner of H.B. Fuller in India.

July 9, 2021

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Jubilant Agri and Consumer Products Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Jubilant Industries Limited, to address the growing demand for adhesive applications in the B2B woodworking segment.

CREATIVE MATERIALS: Potting Compound

Applications include electronic transformers, inductors, sensors, oceanic equipment, and aerospace components.

July 8, 2021

Creative Materials recently introduced 904-64A/B, a two-component silicone addition-cured potting compound.

Selecting and Testing Skin Adhesives for Medical Fixation Devices

The development of adhesives and substrates for wearable medical devices is challenging and requires careful consideration due to the nature of human skin and the characteristics of the specific device.

July 7, 2021

The wearable medical device market is growing rapidly, driven by demand for innovative products that offer personalized care such as activity monitoring, point-of-care diagnostics, and dispensing (insulin, medications, electrolytes, etc.). These devices are quickly becoming a valuable part of many care plans, as they lessen the patient’s time in medical facilities—which has been critically important throughout the COVID-19 pandemic—and reduce healthcare costs.