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Berry Global and Digimarc to Promote Innovation in Recycling with HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative

Digimarc Barcode is a technique to “tag” plastic substrates or print materials (e.g., shrink sleeve, IML label, or paper label) with an identity that could include attributes such as plastic type, product manufacturer, product SKU, and food or non-food usage.

October 21, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced its participation in the new recycling initiative, HolyGrail 2.0.

Nouryon to Expand Ethylene Amines Capacity with New Facility in Sweden

Nouryon reports that it has successfully produced the first ethylene amines products in the demonstration plant, confirming the new technology on an industrially relevant scale and marking the next step toward full commercialization.

October 18, 2019

Nouryon recently announced that it has inaugurated a demonstration plant in Stenungsund, Sweden, to showcase what it calls a more sustainable technology platform to produce ethylene amines and their derivatives.

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.: Hydrocarbon Resins

The new resin family reportedly addresses consumer concerns associated with odor, volatile organic compounds, and trace chemicals, particularly in hygiene products.

October 10, 2019

Eastman launched Regalite UltraPure hydrocarbon resins, a new class of clean tackifying resins, at the recent 2019 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference & Expo in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Sulzer Collapsible Packaging for Adhesives and Sealants Wins Sustainability Award

Sulzer reports that the foldable design of ecopaCC reduces waste by up to 75% vs. rigid cartridges.

October 3, 2019

Sulzer recently announced that it has won Packaging Europe’s packaging innovation competition in the Resource Efficiency category with ecopaCC collapsible packaging for adhesives and sealants.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Kraton’s Bio-Based Offerings at China Adhesive 2019 Draw Most Reader Interest

Readers last week showed the most interest in news from Kraton regarding its product offerings at the China Adhesive event.

Susan Sutton

September 30, 2019

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FEICA 2019 European adhesive and sealants conference

Organizers Celebrate Successful 2019 FEICA Event

One of the main threads through FEICA 2019 was reportedly how innovations in adhesives and sealants can help solve some of the biggest issues facing the world by improving product efficiency and circularity, thus creating a more sustainable society.

September 27, 2019

According to event organizers, 650 participants from 34 countries attended the 2019 FEICA Conference and Expo September 11-13 to discuss the European adhesive and sealant industry’s sustainable supply chain management, market drivers and trends, innovative solutions, and technological advancements.

Matthews Named Executive Chairman of Scott Bader

Kevin Matthews reportedly has a strong technical background, in addition to almost 20 years’ experience as CEO of organizations in the chemical, technology, and pharmaceutical sectors.

September 23, 2019

Scott Bader recently announced the appointment of Kevin Matthews to the position of executive chairman.

Avery Dennison to Highlight Sustainability at Labelexpo Europe 2019

“A Sustainable World” will spotlight portfolios that reportedly offer a comprehensive range of materials designed to meet new labeling challenges.

September 18, 2019

Avery Dennison will feature new and recently launched sustainable solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2019, which will be held September 24-27.

Kraton to Showcase Innovations at China Adhesive 2019

CHINA ADHESIVE 2019 is being held September 18-20 in Shanghai, China.

September 16, 2019

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it will exhibit key innovations from a broad portfolio of bio-based tackifiers, polymers, and tread-enhancement additives at CHINA ADHESIVE 2019.

Afera Shares Details on 62nd Annual Conference

Along with key topics on the management agendas of all future-focused Afera member companies, the war for talent and the next-generation workforce will be of particular focus at the Lisbon event.

September 11, 2019

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, recently announced the launch of its 62nd Annual Conference, which will take place October 9-11 at the Pestana Palace Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.