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Henkel Joins The Climate Pledge

As a signatory to The Climate Pledge, Henkel has committed to achieving net-zero annual carbon emissions 10 years ahead of the 2050 target set by the UN Paris Agreement.

November 27, 2020

Henkel recently announced that it has reinforced its commitment to climate protection by joining The Climate Pledge, an international cross-industry commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism.

Ask Dr. Dave

Adhesives for Solar Panel Manufacturing

What adhesives should we use in solar panel applications?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 25, 2020

Adhesives have become prevalent in solar applications to replace mechanical fasteners and welding.

Sika Expands Operations in Dubai and Broadens Production to Include Epoxy Resins

In addition to concrete admixtures, Sika will now also produce epoxy resins in the United Arab Emirates for the local flooring target market.

November 25, 2020

Sika recently announced that it is expanding its production capacity in the United Arab Emirates with the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility in Dubai.

Benz Succeeds Erb as Head of Jowat Technical Support and Service

Ina Benz began her career with Jowat in 2004 when she worked on her diploma thesis about the potential of monomer-reduced PUR hot-melt adhesives in applications.

November 25, 2020

Ina Benz has been appointed head of Technical Support and Service (TSS) at Jowat SE, following the retirement of Armin Erb.

Dow Listed to 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Dow reports that this is the 21st year it has achieved this ranking as one of the top companies in the global chemical industry in terms of sustainability performance.

November 24, 2020

Dow recently announced that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Global, the investment specialist focused exclusively on sustainability investing.

MAPEI: Adhesion-Promoting Primer

Designed to be used with MAPEI’s peel-and-stick sheet membranes, MAPEI HM Primer reportedly promotes maximum adhesion to high-moisture substrates.

November 24, 2020

MAPEI recently introduced MAPEI HM Primer, a ready-to-use, low-VOC, water-based, quick-drying primer.

Top 5 News that Sticks

ASC Innovation Awards Are Top News

Our readers last week were most interested in the winners of this year’s ASC Innovation Awards.

Susan Sutton

November 23, 2020

Has your company recently received an award or honor? I'd love to hear about it! Please send your news to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Bonding Study Evaluates Performance of Avery Dennison Adhesives with Woodbridge Flexible Foams

This study focused on Woodbridge AutoBond flexible foams, which can be found in automotive applications such as acoustics, seating, and interior and overhead systems.

November 23, 2020

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released the second in a series of bonding studies that reportedly make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series adhesive products with commonly used materials.

Strong Sales Lift Builder Confidence to New Record High in November

Builder confidence levels have hit successive all-time highs over the past three months.

November 23, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to 90 in November, shattering the previous all-time high of 85 recorded in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).