Henkel today announced the opening of its new Application Center in Busan, South Korea, marking a significant investment in the global sports & fashion industry and underlining its commitment to support leading brand owners in Korea. The new center signifies Henkel’s dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions and technical expertise to the sports & fashion industry. As a global leader in adhesive solutions, Henkel is a longstanding reliable partner to the sector. The center reinforces this positioning and further solidifies Henkel’s pledge to be at the forefront of industry advancement delivering constant innovation.

We are pleased to extend a formal invitation for you to visit our booth (I183) during Plastico Brasil 2025 at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. The event will take place from March 24-28, 2025, and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss potential collaborations and explore synergies between our organizations.

The fourth edition of Plástico Brasil 2025, the largest trade fair for solutions for the plastics industry in Latin America, will be held from March 24 to 28 at São Paulo Expo. The event, which is an initiative of ABIMAQ and ABIPLAST (Brazilian Plastics Industry Association), will bring a series of innovations that combine technology and sustainability, with emphasis on new projects, machinery modernization, raw materials, circular economy and recycling. These initiatives will have even greater visibility at this industry meeting, consolidated as the great stage for trends, services and products, presenting more efficient and environmentally responsible solutions, promoting significant impacts throughout the plastics chain.

The Asian market for Synthetic Butadiene Rubber (SBR) has continued its upward price trajectory following the conclusion of China’s Spring Festival.

January 2025 witnessed a varied price trend for Epoxy resin in the global market, with fluctuations driven primarily by market production costs and product availability. Throughout the month, Epoxy resin prices experienced regional disparities, influenced by factors such as inventory levels, supply chain constraints, and sector-specific demand trends.

In January 2025, the Styrene Acrylonitrile market in South Korea showed a notable stability, with prices being the same throughout the month. This stability followed a moderate decline in December 2024, where Styrene Acrylonitrile prices decreased by 1.8% due to reduced domestic usage and downstream demand. The average market conditions entered into the new year, with average downstream demand from industries such as automobiles and packaging remaining moderate.

Key resin components in SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene) adhesive formulations typically include hydrocarbon resins, terpene resins, and rosin resins

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A Thermoplastic elastomer, or TPE is a flexible and rubber-like material that processes like plastic. A TPE is a true thermoplastic, which does not require vulcanization or curing. Thermoplastic elastomers are processed using a variety of plastic manufacturing equipment such as, injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding. A TPE can be utilized in advanced processing such as, overmolding and two-shot molding, and can also undergo secondary operations such as, welding and bonding to various materials. Thermoplastic elastomers offer part design flexibility and easy bonding to other thermoplastic substrates.

There is a close relationship between the molecular weight, molecular structure, styrene content of SEBS, and its weather resistance. This article can serve as a reference for preparing high weather-resistant TPE or for plastic modification using SEBS.

Master SBS, SIS Based Hot-melt Adhesive Formulas in 10 Minutes ——A Guide to HMA Formulation Expertise