This has been a good year for the adhesives and sealants industry, as some positive economic trends are taking shape—and some long-unsettled regulatory oversight may be straightened out.

Chemique Adhesives Inc. recently announced it has completed an expansion of its new southeastern U.S. Headquarters.

This company has developed trimethoxy, dimethoxy and triethoxy silane-terminated polyether and polyurethane chains, called hybrid polymers.

Avery Dennison recently announced it has collaborated with Vogue International and WS Packaging Group Inc. to reduce the environmental impacts of pressure-sensitive labels on packaging.

Univar Inc. recently announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Univar USA Inc., has acquired the assets of Chemical Associates Inc.

This company announced it will present new additions to its range of release papers for silicone coating, as well as a new range of specialty face-stock label papers, at LabelExpo Europe.

Royal DSM recently announced that Atul Thakrar will join the company to head its Bio-Based Products and Services unit.

Solvents have traditionally been derived from petroleum. These petroleum-based solvents are now being replaced by bio-based solvents, derived from renewable feedstocks such as corn, soybeans and orange peels.

The House recently approved H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015, by a vote of 398 in favor and one dissenting.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it applauds the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.