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BASF invests in expansion of polyurethane dispersion business in Europe by 30%

BASF announced a single-digit million-euro investment in the capacity expansion of water-based polyurethane dispersions at its Castellbisbal site in Spain.

Evonik partners with Safic-Alcan Hellas to distribute raw materials in Greece

Safic-Alcan Hellas, a subsidiary of the SaficAlcan Group, has announced a new distribution partnership with Evonik in Greece for the following brands and industries.

Sika Silicone Adhesive receives USGlass 2019 Readers’ Choice Award

According to Sika, the product offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates that are widely used in structural glazing applications.

Evonik inaugurates plant to provide adhesive and sealant solutions

Evonik has opened a new multi-purpose silicone manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany to strengthen its focus on adhesive and sealant solutions.

Conversation with Turkish converter Egebant: İbrahim Hatipoğlu on Afera and sitting on the Steering Committee

Recently Afera Secretary General Astrid Lejeune caught up with Steering Committee (SC) Member İbrahim Hatipoğlu of Egebant Zımpara ve Polisaj Malzemeleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş., a Turkish converter of adhesive tapes representing Converter Members within Afera.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes: pressure-sensitive adhesives

Avery Dennison reports that its new Core Series was designed to address the majority of converters’ bonding needs.

H.B. Fuller’s Glue Talk Blog: electric bike and scooter trend driving global market growth

The global transportation market is undergoing a sea change, and this transformation is driven by the recent rise of the micro-mobility trend.

New high-tack film labelling adhesive for personal care and food applications

UPM Raflatac has launched RP670 adhesive, a high-tack adhesive for film labelling in home and personal care and food applications in the EMEIA region.