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Advancing Adhesives

Enabling Versatile Adhesive Solutions for the Automotive Industry

A Parker LORD expansion project includes mixers, blenders, and dispersers across sealant, adhesive, and emulsions manufacturing lines.

March 9, 2022

Parker Hannifin Corp. is investing in a 75,000-sq-ft expansion and modernization of its Parker LORD chemical manufacturing plant in Saegertown, Pa. This expansion to the existing 250,000-sq-ft facility will help enable Parker LORD to increase its share of the growing adhesives market.

War in Ukraine: Ramifications for Industries and Supply Chains

Brad Boelkins of ChemQuest shares his thoughts regarding the current situation in Ukraine, potential supply chain impacts, and more.

Susan Sutton

March 8, 2022

The Russian assault on Ukraine began in earnest on February 24, 2022. As NATO and countries around the world work together to support Ukraine and pressure Vladimir Putin to cease this unwarranted aggression, the Ukrainian people have shown incredible bravery, resilience, and strength. What are the war’s ramifications for our industry, as well as the end-use sectors that we support?

Terra Firma, Dowd & Guild, and Northspec Chemicals Create New Partnership

March 8, 2022

Terra Firma recently announced that Dowd & Guild (based in Laguna Hills, Calif.) and Northspec (based in Toronto, Canada) have joined Terra Firma through a partnership recapitalization.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in H.B. Fuller Personnel Change

News from H.B. Fuller regarding the appointment of a new leadership team member drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

March 7, 2022

Many people are making career changes these days. Are you up to date on all of the latest personnel updates?

Gobris to Focus on Circular Economy at Michelman

March 7, 2022

Michelman has named Lori Gobris its global marketing manager for circular economy.

2022 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

What issues are producers and distributors of raw materials and chemicals seeing in their businesses, and how are they coping?

Susan Sutton

March 7, 2022

Quick thinking. Open communication. Digital solutions. Streamlined processes. Wide-ranging supply chain issues coupled with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed companies that supply raw materials and chemicals to their limits. But as the old saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention—and players in the adhesives and sealants industry are nothing if not inventive.

Graphic illustrating the new sustainability strategy of Evonik.

Evonik Develops New Sustainability Strategy

March 4, 2022

Evonik has developed a sustainability strategy that goes beyond its own additives by making the formulation and the final product the focus of all its activities.

Hexion Announces Price Increase

March 4, 2022

Hexion Inc. recently announced that it will increase prices of its Versatic™ acids globally for all products shipped on or after April 1, 2022, or as contract terms allow.

Barentz North America Receives Gold Level 2022 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for ESG Program

March 3, 2022

Barentz North America recently announced that it has been granted Gold Level recognition from EcoVadis for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) program.

European Perspectives

Defining a System for the Notification of Polymers

A system for the notification of polymers should be defined in the event of a change in their treatment under REACH.

Isabelle Alenus

March 3, 2022

At present, polymers do not have to be registered under Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Nevertheless, a possible change in the treatment of polymers is envisioned in Article 138(2) of REACH, which may result in polymers being included in the registration requirements.