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Winners Announced for 17th Label Industry Global Awards

Now in its 17th edition, the awards program recognizes the most innovative, influential, and successful work from the label and package printing industry across the globe in the last 12 months.

September 25, 2020

GMG Color, Lenze SE, Paper Machine Converting Co., and Avery Dennison Brazil are among the category winners for this year’s Label Industry Global Awards, which were recently honored in a special online video announcement.

Using Foam Sealants for Pest Prevention

Pest & Rodent Awareness Week is coming up. How can expanding polyurethane foams help seal building envelopes against unwanted visitors?

Kevin Corcoran

September 24, 2020

According to the National Pest Management Association, 37% of homeowners have seen a rodent in their home in the past year. As we mark Pest & Rodent Awareness Week in October, it’s important to take a proactive approach to deter these critters before they find a way into a building.

Sampson to Rejoin Dow as Holicki Transitions to Retirement

John Sampson succeeds Peter Holicki, who will retire in 2021 after more than 34 years of service with Dow.

September 24, 2020

Dow recently announced that John Sampson has been named senior vice president, Operations, Manufacturing & Engineering.

PANACOL: UV Adhesives for Electric Vehicle Applications

Panacol’s new flexible adhesives reportedly enable vibration-resistant connections and have a low ion content.

September 22, 2020

Panacol recently announced that it has developed specially formulated UV adhesives that protect welded joints on cell contacting systems and battery packs of electric cars from corrosion.

Bostik Inaugurates New Industrial Adhesives Plant in Japan

According to Arkema, this investment represents a new step in the geographical strengthening of Bostik and confirms the company’s commitment to developing innovative and sustainable products.

September 22, 2020

Arkema recently announced the startup of a new world-scale industrial adhesives plant in Japan that will reportedly enable Bostik to serve its Japanese customers in the continuously growing markets of diapers, hygiene, packaging, labelling, transportation, and electronics.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Kraton Regulatory Push Is Top News

Last week, an announcement from Kraton regarding efforts to gain regulatory approvals drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 21, 2020

What medical-related products is your company working on? I’d love to hear about it. Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

DuPont Rebrands Silicone Healthcare Solutions

Inspired by the terms “live” and “to be alive,” the new Liveo brand name reportedly reflects DuPont Healthcare’s drive to create next-generation, innovative solutions that can help patients live life to the fullest.

September 21, 2020

DuPont recently introduced a new brand name for its range of silicone healthcare solutions.

DOE and Other Federal Agencies Launch Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries

The consortium reportedly provides a framework for cooperation and coordination among federal agencies having a stake in developing advanced battery technology and establishing a domestic supply of lithium batteries.

September 21, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of State recently launched the Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries (FCAB) to accelerate the development of a robust, secure, domestic industrial base for advanced batteries.

Builder Confidence Soars to All-Time High while Lumber Risks Remain

The previous highest reading of 78 in the 35-year history of the series was set in December 1998 and matched last month.

September 21, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to hit an all-time high of 83 in September, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).