Paul N. Gardner Co. USA (GARDCO) recently announced a major sustainability milestone. The company is implementing a global phase-out of PFAS containing products, effective December 31, 2025. This strategic move aligns GARDCO with emerging international regulations and market expectations, while underscoring our commitment to environment and customer wellbeing. GARDCO reports that several individual PFAS compounds, […]
W. R. MEADOWS recently announced the release of third-party verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) for 16 of the company’s most widely used solutions. The declarations mark a significant milestone in W. R. MEADOWS’ long-term sustainability initiative, which is designed to increase product transparency and help customers meet their environmental goals. EPDs are comprehensive documents that […]
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification describing the use of aerosol foams developed specifically for application with fenestration products. AAMA 812-25, “Voluntary Practice for Assessment of Frame Deflection When Using Propellant Expanding Foam Sealants for Air-Sealing Rough Openings of Fenestration Installations,” an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in […]
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 […]
L&L Products Americas announced the retirement of Tom Kleino as the president of the company, naming John Babi as Kleino’s successor. Kleino joined L&L Products Americas in 1991. Kleino established himself as a well-respected leader, leveraging a background in sales, marketing, and business management to drive growth at L&L Products and expand the company’s footprint. […]
To address rising costs caused by recent global trade developments affecting raw material tariffs, Sun Chemical announced it will implement a tariff surcharge on impacted color materials products, including pigments, both imported and produced in the United States. Despite the high share of domestic production and sourcing, the recently installed tariffs significantly impact costs for […]
Kraton Corp., a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value bio-based products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announced a general price increase of up to 25% on Turpentine refined products and derivatives, and 25% and higher on Limonene-based derivatives. This increase will be effective April 1, 2025, and/or as contracts allow. […]
Matrix Adhesives Group, a North American adhesive and sealant solution partner, has acquired ROMAN® Products LLC, a leader in the wallcovering and decorative adhesive industry. The company reports that the acquisition marks a significant step forward as it continues to expand product offerings and capabilities to better serve the industry. ROMAN Products brings years of […]
Research firm MarketsandMarkets has released a new report that predicts the global sustainable adhesive tapes market will grow from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $4.9 billion by 2030. The market is expected to show at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is primarily driven by increasing consumer […]
Arkema set the groundwork for carbon footprint reduction across its Coating Solutions value chain in 2024 with a unique global approach as it achieves multiple mass balance ISCC PLUS certifications in the United States, Europe, and Asia covering major coating technologies. This allows Coating Solutions to reduce up to 100% the carbon footprint of its […]
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