Bodo Möller Chemie Partners with Rain Carbon in Central and Eastern Europe

On July 1, 2025, Bodo Möller Chemie Group expanded its portfolio by taking over exclusive distribution of Rain Carbon Inc.’s NOVARES® hydrocarbon resins and RUETASOLV® solvents in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The partnership strengthens Bodo Möller Chemie’s position as a provider for raw materials in the paint, adhesive, and rubber industry in Central […]
SUNSTAR ENGINEERING EUROPE: UV-Curable Foam Sealant

Penguin Foam 3130 is a one-component, UV-curable foam sealant that combines the proven performance of the Penguin Foam 3151E with a UV light-curing process that hardens in seconds, setting a new standard for speed and efficiency in industrial applications. The new foam sealant builds on the success of Sunstar’s Penguin Foam 3151E, retaining its exceptional […]
Covestro Announces Leadership Change at Performance Materials Operations in Europe

Covestro recently announced that effective February 1, 2025, Dr. Yun Chen will take over the leadership of European production for the company’s Performance Materials (PM) Business Entity. In this position, Chen succeeds Dr. Daniel Koch, who is leaving the company at the end of January at his own request. Chen begins the new job after […]
Nordson Electronics Solutions Moves to New Facility in Europe

Nordson Electronics Solutions announced that its Nordson B.V. division, which covers Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has consolidated its offices into one site in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. The move took place in early July. To meet rising European customer demand for Nordson’s complete range of solutions, its multiple sites in Deurne and Maastricht, The […]
Ultrapolymers Group to Distribute Ingevity’s Caprolactone Bioplastics in Europe

Ingevity Corp. recently announced the expansion of its Capa® caprolactone distribution network by establishing Ultrapolymers Group as its distributor for Capa Bioplastics in Europe. Ultrapolymers Group will leverage the company’s sales and technical teams across Europe to maximize sales of Ingevity’s Capa Bioplastics products. “Adding a new distribution partner within Europe who is dedicated to […]
Dow Strengthens EV Growth in Europe With New Facility

Dow recently announced the company’s expanded investment in MobilityScience™ capabilities with the opening of its first European MobilityScience Studio in Correggio, Italy. The opening marks Dow’s long-term commitment to the mobility industry as it continues to transform and grow. The new studio will allow Dow to further collaborate with Tiers and OEMs on-site and beyond, […]
H.B. Fuller Receives RecyClass Approval in Europe

H.B. Fuller Co. announced that one of its latest innovations, Flextra® SBA 5250 + XA 3350, has been approved by RecyClass as fully compatible with the existing European industrial recycling process for polypropylene (PP) flexibles. The adhesive is a groundbreaking pure aliphatic solution designed for ultra-food-safe high performance retort applications and enhanced recyclability. This is […]
EPS Europe Receives Gold Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis

EPS – Engineered Polymer Solutions has received a gold medal from EcoVadis for its European division. EcoVadis provides business sustainability ratings, encompassing all industries. According to the EcoVadis website, “Medals are awarded based on the percentile rank of a company which is calculated at the time of scorecard publication. It compares a company’s performance with […]
Afera Updates Progress on PCF Tool for Adhesive and Tape Manufacturers in Europe

The successful completion of a workshop series hosted by Afera and the German Adhesives Association (IVK) paves the way for the development of a new Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tool for adhesive tape manufacturers in Europe. The final two workshops on PCF, attended by a targeted group of experts within the adhesives and adhesive tapes […]