Hexion announced that EcoVadis awarded gold medal status to Hexion VAD B.V. for its sustainability commitment and results, placing it in the top four percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. Hexion VAD B.V, which is a subsidiary of Hexion, is comprised of the company’s Versatics products, which are used in a wide range of…

Max VanRaaphorst Business Development Manager – E-mobility and Automotive Avery Dennison Performance Tapes North America In the electric-vehicle (EV) battery industry, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes are becoming increasingly popular as a multi-functional technology with several applications. From enhancing battery efficiency and ensuring safety to optimizing production, these tapes address some of the most critical challenges…

Covestro, which develops sustainable chemical solutions including adhesives, has developed an app for product carbon footprint calculations. The company’s climate impact in the manufacture of its products can be assessed using the product carbon footprint from cradle to gate — which can be calculated automatically for about 50,000 intermediate and finished products. Currently, the results…

The new and improved Crescent Bolt Biter impact nut extractor and driver is the ultimate tool for driving and extracting hex-head fasteners of any condition — whether new, worn, rounded, rusted, or damaged. The advanced tapered socket design engages with the fastener on the first try and eliminates the frustration of working with old or…

Henkel broke ground on a new manufacturing facility of its Adhesive Technologies business unit within the Yantai Chemical Industry Park in Shandong Province, China. The new plant will showcase how smart technology and sustainability can influence adhesive manufacturing. It will further enhance Henkel’s supply capacity of high-impact adhesive products for the industry. With an investment…

SFS Group, a supplier of precision components, mechanical fastening systems, tools, and logistics solutions, announced plans to expand its operation in Medina County, Ohio. The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) approved the project for tax credit assistance during a recent Ohio Tax Credit Authority meeting. The company has a strong competitive position in the development…

A coalition of steel companies and industry partners founded by Nucor Corporation and five other organizations released a draft this week of the global standard to measure and report carbon emissions from steel companies. The Steel Climate Standard, which was developed by the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC), offers a single, technology-neutral protocol that would…

Global technology and engineering provider Emerson will exhibit advanced automation solutions at Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest trade fairs. This year, the event takes place April 17th to 21st. During the event, Emerson experts will show attendees how to access and harness critical data of their machines, production lines, or their full production…

Hexion Inc., an Ohio-based, global producer of adhesives and performance materials, announced it has been selected for the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program. The Sustained Excellence award is the highest honor bestowed by the ENERGY STAR program. It…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is excited to join Fastener Fair USA 2023 with a pre-show training class on Monday, May 15th. Laurence Claus, industry expert and IFI Director of Education and Training, will lead this day-long intensive training for fastener users, distributors, purchasers, engineers, sales professionals, and manufacturers at Music City Center in Nashville.…