The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is partnering with The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) with an official memorandum of understanding that will help both organizations connect the full value chain — from manufacturer to design professional and end user. The aim is to educate and create awareness on selection and guidance on sealant technology…
Senior chemist, Neha Phadke, presented with Women in Manufacturing award
In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the manufacturing industry, Covestro Baytown employee Neha Phadke was selected as a recipient of the “Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award,” presented by the Manufacturing Institute. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women for their leadership and excellence at all levels of the manufacturing industry. As a senior chemist for…
Lone Star Funds affiliate to acquire AOC from CVC Capital Partners
CVC Capital Partners announced that it plans to sell AOC, a global producer of specialty resins, to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. The contemplated transaction is subject to AOC workers’ councils information and consultation and relevant regulatory authorities’ approval. AOC is a global CASE & Colorants leader, producing and formulating unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl…
Hexion ranks among top North American chemical companies for sustainability
Hexion Inc., a producer of thermosetting resins, specialty resins, coatings, and adhesives, has ranked among the top four companies in the North American chemical sector with a score of 50 out of 100, according to an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Assessment from V.E, part of Moody’s ESG Solutions. V.E’s ESG Assessments measure the extent…
Henkel develops REACH-compliant structural adhesive for aircraft
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a manufacturer of structural adhesives and surface treatments for the aircraft OEM and MRO industries worldwide, recently developed Loctite EA 9365FST — a two-part epoxy adhesive that reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates. The new formula can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin walls of thermoplastic…
The Adhesive and Sealant Council partners with PMMI and PACK EXPO
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced that it is partnering with The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) to support and promote meaningful networking connections between ASC members and the packaging industry at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO, which will be held September 27-29, 2021…
Kraton achieves EcoVadis’ platinum-level sustainability rating
Kraton Corporation, a global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value, bio-based products, recently announced that it achieved a platinum rating for its sustainability management system from EcoVadis. “We are proud to be awarded the platinum rating by EcoVadis, in recognition of our overall performance as a responsible and sustainable business,” said Marcello Boldrini, Kraton’s…
Bostik launches new line of polyurethane sealants for the construction industry
Bostik, the Adhesive Solutions division of Arkema, has implemented an ambitious development program, strengthening its polyurethane (PU) sealants. The company is strongly focusing on sealing and bonding applications for the construction market. A longstanding player on the PU market, Bostik is developing a new range of products to meet requirements for higher technical properties and…
Dow expanding specialty materials to meet growing demand for sustainable solutions
Dow has announced a series of incremental, high-return capacity expansions to support growing demand across key end-markets, all of which value sustainable solutions and continue to grow faster than GDP. In Dow’s Consumer Solutions business, several key growth projects are planned to come online globally throughout 2021 and will increase capacity of: Silicone engineered materials…
Ascend recognized by GM with quality supplier award
Ascend Performance Materials has received the General Motors 2020 Supplier Quality Excellence Award for its Pensacola, Florida, polyamide 66 plant. The award recognizes GM suppliers who meet or exceed the company’s rigorous quality performance criteria and support multiple functions across GM’s organization. Ascend, one of the largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resin, produces…