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Toyal America Expands Palmer Holland’s Territory into Canada

Toyal America manufactures a portfolio of aluminum pigments, pastes, flakes, and powders for automotive and industrial applications.

May 7, 2020

Effective immediately, Toyal America has expanded Palmer Holland’s territory to include Canada, building on Palmer Holland’s existing responsibilities in U.S.

Covestro Meets Guidance for 2020 First Quarter Despite Coronavirus Impact

Covestro’s core volumes decreased by 4.1% in the first quarter of 2020, compared to the prior-year quarter.

May 4, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it met its EBITDA guidance for the first quarter of 2020 in a business environment strongly impacted by COVID-19.

Mitsubishi Chemical Aims to Bolster its Technology Platform by Acquiring Gelest

Gelest produces silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and specialty monomers for advanced technology end markets.

May 4, 2020

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. recently announced that its Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. subsidiary has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Gelest Intermediate Holdings, Inc., the parent of Gelest, Inc.

Sustainable Adhesive and Sealant Formulations Hitting their Stride

A 100% post-consumer recycled raw material is delivering real value to adhesive and sealant formulators and end users.

Ken Thomas

May 4, 2020

Let’s face it, it’s a lot easier to talk about and set sustainability goals than it is to actually create and launch technically, operationally, and commercially viable greener formulas.

Submissions Being Accepted for CPI’s Polyurethane Innovation Award

The recipient of the Polyurethane Innovation Award will be announced at the conclusion of the Polyurethanes Technical Conference in October.

May 1, 2020

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently announced that applications for its Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 15, 2020.

Terra Firma and SE Tylose Announce National Distribution Partnership

SE Tylose produces 65,000 tons of cellulose ethers annually for applications such as construction and coating materials.

April 30, 2020

Terra Firma recently announced that it has been appointed distributor by SE Tylose for construction and industrial specialty markets throughout the continental U.S.

From the Editor

COVID-19: The Crisis Continues

COVID-19’s economic impact is being felt around the world. What are the ramifications for the adhesives and sealants industry?

Susan Sutton

April 29, 2020

During the past month alone, about 22 million people in the U.S. have filed for unemployment. It’s an absolutely staggering number. Sectors such as industrial manufacturing and construction (particularly large-scale commercial projects) have been particularly hard hit.

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Readers Most Drawn to RPM International Financial Results and Pandemic Response

RPM International’s fiscal third quarter financial report and response to COVID-19 drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

April 27, 2020

How is the pandemic affecting your business? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Kraton Receives EcoVadis Gold-Level Sustainability Rating

With more than 6,000 suppliers globally, Kraton’s progress on supply chain initiatives was reportedly vital in elevating it to the next level.

April 27, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has achieved a Gold recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.

Combatting COVID-19: Manufacturers Keep Stepping Up

Manufacturers are continuing to address the unique needs of the pandemic through a number of different initiatives.

Susan Sutton

April 22, 2020

The global ramifications of COVID-19, in terms of both our physical and economic well-being, are daunting. Some regions have been quite successful in avoiding widespread losses, others are beginning to see cases decline and are returning somewhat to normalcy, and still others have yet to see the worst.