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Dow Outlines Details of Restructuring Program

Dow is implementing a restructuring program to reduce its global workforce costs by approximately 6% and to rationalize certain manufacturing assets.

October 1, 2020

Dow Inc. recently outlined a series of actions it will take in an effort to achieve structural cost improvement targets as the global economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

Bostik to Acquire Italy-Based Ideal Work

Founded in 1997, Ideal Work reportedly has annual sales of around €10 million (approximately $11.6 million) and employs 25 people.

September 30, 2020

Arkema recently announced that Bostik will reinforce its range of flooring products with the planned acquisition of Ideal Work, an Italian company specialized in added-value decorative flooring technologies.

EGGER Begins Operations at First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

The project involves an investment of approximately $700 million and will create an estimated 770 direct jobs.

September 30, 2020

EGGER recently announced it has completed its first raw particleboard production in North America, marking the start of operations at its new manufacturing facility in Lexington, N.C.

Adhesives in Automotive Assembly

Advanced sealants and adhesives in vehicle assembly effectively and safely address key applications that have traditionally employed mechanical fasteners while adding design freedom to today's modern vehicles.

Greg Moran

September 29, 2020

Transportation has evolved tremendously over the last century. From horse and buggy to steam power, the internal combustion engine, multi-speed powertrains, and the latest push for hybrids and electrification—the way things move has changed tremendously.

H.B. Fuller Organic Revenue Exceeds Expectations in 2020 Third Quarter

H.B. Fuller’s organic revenue dipped 2.5% in the 2020 third quarter.

September 29, 2020

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for its third quarter ended August 29, 2020.

Afera Joins in Call to European Commission for Postponement of SCIP Database Notification Deadline

The signatories are requesting urgent resolution of implementation issues in a database designed to support the circular economy as expressed in the European Green Deal.

September 29, 2020

A coalition of 40 industry organizations, including Afera (The European Association for the Self Adhesive Tape Industry), recently wrote a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for decisive action to solve implementation issues within the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD), specifically the Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) database.

WACKER thermal interface materials center

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in New WACKER Facility

WACKER’s announcement regarding a new facility for thermal interface materials garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

September 28, 2020

How is your company evaluating growth opportunities in 2020? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Henkel and Keystone Collaborate for 3D Printing Solutions in the Dental Industry

The collaboration will enable Henkel to add dental applications to its 3D printing portfolio, one of the first markets that has moved past prototyping into the commercialization of resins for final parts.

September 28, 2020

Henkel and Keystone Industries recently announced a collaboration for additive manufacturing solutions in the dental industry.

Strong Growth Opportunities Projected for Electronics Adhesives

Multiple factors are influencing immense demand for electronics adhesives around the world.

September 28, 2020

The electronics adhesives market is projected to top $6.3 billion this year, according to a recent business intelligence report.

Meridian Adhesive’s Electronics Division Enters Electric Vehicle Market

The division will reportedly provide the electric vehicle market with products such as thermally conductive potting compounds and adhesives, potting and encapsulating compounds, UL-listed 94 V-O potting compounds, UV-curable coatings and adhesives, and circuit and assembly adhesives.

September 25, 2020

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced that its Electronics Division will begin serving the electric vehicle (EV) market with custom solutions.