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Top 5 News that Sticks

RPM Leadership Announcement Remains Top News

Readers continued to be massively interested in news from RPM regarding its leadership team.

Susan Sutton

November 1, 2021

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DuPont Wins 2021 ASC Innovation Award; Kraton and Arkema Named Runners-Up

The award-winning two-component spray polyurethane foam products from DuPont are used to air seal and insulate various spaces within the building envelope.

November 1, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently recognized the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry.

Addressing Sustainability in Disposable Hygiene Products

Adhesive manufacturers can partner with players all along the supply chain to reduce the environmental impact of single-use disposable hygiene products.

Paul Andrews Darius Deak

November 1, 2021

Adhesives are not typically top of mind to consumers of disposable hygiene products. They are not a large part of the product and can possibly be an afterthought by the article producers themselves. However, it is important to recognize that adhesives have several important tasks in these applications, from sealing and securing the diaper or pad core’s structure to holding elastics firmly in place inside the diaper.

Evonik Expands Production of Organic Dispersions for Heat Sealing Applications

Evonik reports that customers in the packaging industry and their need for easier recycling of plastic packaging are driving demand.

October 28, 2021

Evonik recently announced that it has expanded its production capacity for organic dispersions used for heat sealing applications.

Elkem Launches Global Climate Roadmap

The company has set a long-term goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

October 28, 2021

Elkem recently announced a new climate roadmap detailing how the company plans to develop its business in line with the aim of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to well below 2˚C.

A Joined-Up Approach to Adhesives and Sustainability

Tape and adhesive manufacturers are working to enhance the sustainability of their products, but collaboration throughout the supply chain and beyond is also critical.

Vinita Sharma

October 28, 2021

While media headlines over the past 18 months have been largely dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on environmental impact and climate change has never been far away. More recently, it has come to particular prominence ahead of the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference that will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, as well as the extreme weather conditions experienced by several U.S. states.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Leadership Changes at RPM Draw Strong Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in a personnel update from RPM.

Susan Sutton

October 25, 2021

Share your company news with the industry! Send news releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Berry Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Three Facilities in North America

With the addition of these sites, Berry now has a total of 39 manufacturing facilities across three continents that have achieved the ISCC PLUS certification.

October 22, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced its first three sites in North America to achieve the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS designation.

Sartomer Specialty Resins Earn USDA Certified Biobased Label

The label assures that the percentage of renewable bio-based content is third-party certified and monitored by the USDA.

October 21, 2021

Sartomer, part of the Coating Solutions segment of Arkema, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved five SARBIO^® specialty acrylate and methacrylate resins based on renewable raw materials to carry the agency's Certified Biobased Product label.

Photo of opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant in Zhenjiang, China.

Evonik Fumed Silica Plant Begins Production in China

The plant will produce fumed silica marketed under the AEROSIL brand name.

October 19, 2021

The joint venture between Evonik and Wynca, Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material Co., Ltd., recently held an opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant located in the Zhenjiang New Material Industry Park in Jiangsu province, China.