Taking out your phone, or plugging in your laptop. Two common activities we don't give a second thought - but, do you know what stops these seemingly mundane actions from causing fires? Why your device doesn't spontaneously combust while being charged? Flame retardants --yet another hero making advanced technology possible. We don't notice them, but flame retardants play a crucial role in certifying our electronics, appliances, and even large-scale industrial systems as safe to use.

Zebra Technologies Corporation cited 28% of manufacturing leaders today and 46% by 2029 who say they plan to move, update, reshore, or near-shore production locations. This comes at a time when manufacturing leaders in Europe face much anticipated tariffs that could impact their costs and ability to export goods.