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Resolving Supply Chain Issues for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

Participants in this issue’s supply chain roundtable discuss current challenges, specific materials that are experiencing supply shortages, end-use sector considerations, and projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 27, 2022

The past year has brought an unprecedented combination of factors that have worked together to impact the supply chain, in some cases severely. The industry’s sustained resolve in navigating this onslaught of material shortages, logistics challenges, and other issues has been impressive. It is unfortunately looking like all of that determination, ingenuity, and flexibility will be required well into 2022.

SOCMA Confirms Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show for February

The Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show will feature more than 165 exhibitors.

January 26, 2022

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has confirmed that the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show will be held February 28-March 2 at the Omni in Fort Worth, Texas.

Nynas Reorganization Effectively Closes

According to a composition agreement, certain creditors agreed to have claims converted to long-term senior loans.

January 25, 2022

Nynas has settled the payment in full to trade creditors that had claims remaining after they received an initial payment following the completion of Nynas’ company reorganization in January 2021.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Drawn to Latest Henkel Investment

Last week, an announcement from Henkel regarding an investment in the medical sector garnered the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

January 24, 2022

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Arkema to Increase Production of Bio-Circular Elastomers

An investment at the company’s Serquigny site in France will increase production of the bio-circular Pebax Rnew and traditional Pebax ranges.

January 24, 2022

Arkema will increase its global manufacturing capacity for Pebax elastomers by approximately 25% through an investment at its Serquigny plant in France.

Sewell Named to Huntsman Board of Directors as Reaud Plans Retirement

David B. Sewell brings nearly 15 years of senior leadership and operational experience at major materials companies to the Huntsman board.

January 20, 2022

Huntsman Corp. has appointed David B. Sewell, currently the CEO of WestRock Co., to its board of directors.

Striving for Sustainability

European Bio-Economy Experiencing Growth

The bio-economy in Europe is robust, as sales in bio-based industries are on the rise.

January 19, 2022

The bio-based industries continue their ascent in the European bio-economy, marking a total contribution of €780 billion (approximately $874.9 billion). This figure is an increase of 4% compared to 2017 and more than 20% compared to 2008.

Program Released for 45th Adhesion Society Annual Meeting

The Adhesion Society is also offering a short course on adhesion science and technology two days before the start of the meeting.

January 19, 2022

The program for the 45^th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society has been released.

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Huntsman Initiatives are Top News

Readers last week were most interested in an announcement from Huntsman regarding the future of its Textile Effects Division, as well as a new executive compensation plan.

Susan Sutton

January 17, 2022

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Low-Reactivity Liquid Light Stabilizer in Transparent Modified Silane Sealants

Although powder-based light stabilizers play an important role in modified silane sealants, they can also cause the sealant to become darker or yellowish. A recently developed liquid technology can alleviate that problem.

Kuoching Peng Ray Sung Robert Lin Steven Lee Ray Chang Y.H. Huang

January 17, 2022

A proprietary liquid light stabilizer series was designed specifically for modified silane sealants. Their liquid form enables these light stabilizers to be quickly mixed with liquid resin without extra heating, lowering energy costs and reducing the production time between batches while simultaneously improving the sealant’s weather resistance.