ATP Adhesives announced the launch of ATP North America, establishing a dedicated business to serve U.S and Canadian manufacturers with solvent-free adhesive technologies and local product-development capabilities. As part of this expansion, ATP will invest $70 million in its first solvent free U.S. manufacturing facility in Columbia, South Carolina. The 127,000-square-foot plant will create 130 […]
Avery Dennison Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S.-based flooring adhesives business of Meridian Adhesives Group for the purchase price of $390 million. The acquisition is subject to certain customary closing and post-closing adjustments. Avery Dennison expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter. It is not expected to have a […]
Elkem ASA has received recognition from the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) for the company’s first range of 100% recycled silicones, SILCOLEASE™ R. The product range was named Sustainability Product of the Year, honoring Elkem’s approach to circularity and eco-designed manufacturing for the label industry. “Receiving the BIG Sustainability Award is a great honor and an […]
RPM International Inc. has reported financial results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2025. The company reported fourth-quarter sales of $2.08 billion, an increase of 3.7% compared to the prior year. For fiscal 2025, the company posted sales of $7.37 billion, compared to $734 billion in the same period […]
The ChemQuest Group recently announced that Ramki Subramanian, Ph.D., has joined its business development team as a vice president. Subramanian has spent 30 years developing expertise in technology development/commercialization and business development in the specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and energy sectors. He has experience in championing “concept to commercialization” for new technologies and building new […]
Cargill Bioindustrial and Arizona State University (ASU) are launching a new, year-long research partnership focused on advanced materials used in semiconductor technology — the foundation of modern electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. The research is focused on Cargill™ Priamine™ dimer diamine, which is made from bio-based ingredients. With support from ASU’s Biodesign Institute, scientists […]
If I were to sum up the general vibe experienced in the world over the last five-plus years in one word, the word I would choose is uncertainty. We are living in a time of significant change and upheaval where it has been difficult to feel solid ground under your feet and know the next […]
The material solutions company UPM announced that its UPM Raflatac business area and reporting segment will be renamed UPM Adhesive Materials. The new name became effective June 12, 2025. The name change supports the business area’s strategic direction to accelerate its growth beyond label materials into graphics solutions and specialty tapes. UPM Raflatac will remain […]
Specialty chemicals provider Huntsman Corp. has successfully relocated its Global Business Services (GBS) center in Kraków, Poland, to a spacious, future ready office designed to support the ongoing growth of its GBS operation. Offering room for growth, enhanced functionality, and ample team workspaces, the new facility fully supports workplace flexibility and reflects the company’s dedication […]
Kraton Corp. has strategically realigned its operations to sharpen its focus on core capabilities and accelerate growth. As part of the realignment, the company will exit its Dover, Ohio, manufacturing site and transition away from the Dimer and Polyamides business lines. “Our strategy is clear: focus where we have the greatest impact and drive the […]
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