Power Adhesives, provider of hot-melt adhesive technology, announced a major expansion of its distribution network in the United States. The restructure is designed to meet increasing demand for Tecbond adhesives and Tec applicators, while ensuring customers benefit from faster delivery, localized expertise, and specialized technical support. The new supply network introduces three key distribution partners […]
Organik Kimya, a global provider of sustainable polymer chemistry, has brought a new reactor online at its Istanbul site, adding significant capacity for its water-based liquid emulsion polymers. More than a capacity upgrade, the investment is designed to give customers shorter lead times, dependable supply at the height of seasonal demand, and headroom for innovation. […]
Bakelite recently announced that the company has completed its acquisition of Sestec, a Poland-based company known for its sustainable, protein-based adhesives for wood and composite products. Bakelite reports that this strategic move significantly enhances the company’s position as a sustainability leader in the adhesive industry. The acquisition of Sestec, whose adhesives are 100% biobased and […]
Loctite Liofol LA 7837/LA 6265 from Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a solvent-free, aliphatic adhesive system that is tailored for applications involving high thermal stresses – in particular retort packaging for pet food, for example. The system combines the highest level of food safety with reliable processing and also helps to reduce CO2 emissions by lowering […]
Bodo Möller Chemie Switzerland recently announced that the company is reinforcing its partnership with Henkel and extending its LOCTITE® portfolio in Switzerland. Alongside its established presence in the electronics, aerospace, and packaging industries, the company is now offering highly specialized adhesive technologies for medical technology, the automotive industry, telematics, sensor systems, robotics, and automation. Bodo […]
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 […]
Evonik announced that the company has decided to localize the final production step of its POLYVEST® ST-E 60 in Shanghai, China. The decision highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing supply security and customer proximity in Asia. The expansion is expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2025. According to Evonik, increasing the […]
Covestro announced that the company has signed an agreement to acquire Pontacol, a Swiss manufacturer of multilayer adhesive films. With the acquisition, Covestro expands its specialty films portfolio and advances the implementation of its “Sustainable Future” corporate strategy. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025. Christian Baier, chief Financial Officer […]
Responding to rising demand for high-quality specialty silicones in China, WACKER is expanding its production capacities at its Zhangjiagang, China, site. The group recently held a ceremony to celebrate the mechanical completion of the facilities. Going forward, the new production complex will manufacture silicone fluids, silicone emulsions and silicone elastomer gels. Production is to be […]
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 […]
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