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Feb 3, 2012 - WACKER Introduces ELASTOSIL® N9111 Sealant for Household Appliances and Automotives
WACKER has developed a new general-purpose adhesive and sealant for the household appliances, automotive and electronics sectors. Available under the name ELASTOSIL® N9111, the one-component silicone rubber compound is a tinfree formulation. It...
Feb 2, 2012 - Hexcel to Present Innovations in Composite Materials at SAMPE Asia 2012
Hexcel will highlight its innovations in composite materials for key market sectors, including: HexTOOL® composite tooling material provides many benefits compared to conventional tooling prepregs and Invar. HexTOOL® can be machined without...
Jan 31, 2012 - Tesa Introduces Double-sided Tesa® ACXplus Acrylate Adhesive Tapes
Tesa now offers its sales partners in the industrial engineering trade some particularly high-performance products. The innovative, double-sided tesa® ACXplus acrylate adhesive tapes are based on a globally unique, particularly eco-friendly...
Jan 26, 2012 - Garland Launches Single-component Liquid-applied Mastic for Roofing
Garland recently introduced a new single-component liquid-applied mastic that is durable and easy to apply. The Tuff-Flash™ liquid flashing system provides superior water protection and weathering capabilities. It is an asphalt polyurethane that...
Jan 24, 2012 - Fabrico Introduces Liquid and Tape Solutions for Solar Panel Junction Box Mounting
Fabrico announces new liquid and tape solutions for solar panel junction box mounting and sealing. Fabrico can provide both liquid and tape technologies that deliver reliable bonding throughout a range of temperatures and condition.
Jan 20, 2012 - Bostik Launches 2-component Epoxy Adhesive to Repair Hardwood Flooring
Bostik's Consumer & Construction Division is pleased to introduce Simple-Fix™, a high-performance hardwood flooring epoxy repair kit. Simple-Fix is a versatile, two-component epoxy adhesive specially formulated to repair hollow spots, replace...
Jan 19, 2012 - Biolink to Showcase PSA Solutions for Aerospace at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Germany
Biolink Tape Solutions will present their solutions for the aircraft industry at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, from 27 to 29 March on booth # 6A95 in Hall B6. Biolink's AIRBUS approved and specified carpet tape, relink 2318, continues...
Jan 19, 2012 - Tremco Introduces TremSeal™ Pitch Pocket Sealer for Sealing Rooftop Equipment
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance is pleased to announce the introduction of TremSeal™ Pitch Pocket Sealer to its line of roofing products, to help protect roof surfaces, flashings, and rooftop equipment from damaging water intrusion.
Jan 17, 2012 - Dow Corning Concludes Construction of European Distribution Center
Dow Corning announced the completion of its 32,000 square meter energy efficient European distribution center in Feluy, Belgium. The new state-of-the-art facility showcases best practices to enhance environmental, health and safety performance and...
Jan 13, 2012 - DAP® 7000® Subfloor Construction Adhesive Offers VOC Compliant Solution
DAP® 7000® VOC Subfloor & Deck Construction Adhesive is the ideal choice for contractors looking for a VOC compliant adhesive solution without sacrificing performance. The product is a solvent-based system that is made with exempt solvents...
Jan 12, 2012 - Henkel Introduces ABLESTIK ICP-3535M1, an Electrically Conductive Adhesive
Henkel Electronic Materials has developed a new electrically conductive adhesive (ECA) compatible with lower-cost, tin-terminated components to enable more cost-effective assembly processes. The new material, ABLESTIK ICP-3535M1 is a one-component,...
Jan 11, 2012 - Novamelt Forms Novamelt Americas by Completing Acquisition from Jowat Corporation
Novamelt GmbH has acquired the remaining 49% share of Novamelt-Jowat LLC from Jowat Corporation and Jowat AG. The purchase amount was not disclosed. The wholly-owned subsidiary will now be known as Novamelt Americas LLC. The company will expand its...
Jan 11, 2012 - Pathway Introduces High-speed Sealant for Tire Market
Pathway Polymers is pleased to bring several new products to the tire market. These products include a new high-speed sealant and several types of wheel conditioners that are available exclusively through Pathway Polymers. TyrFil High-Speed Sealant...
Jan 10, 2012 - Hybrid to Produce and Sell Environmentally-safe Adhesives and Sealants
Hybrid Coating Technologies Inc. has announced that pursuant to the terms of its Licensing Agreement signed some time back, it has exercised its option to manufacture and sell environmentally safe adhesives and sealants as part of its Green...
Jan 9, 2012 - Tremco Roofing Adds Adhesive to USDA BioPreferred Program
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance is proud to announce that its Low Rise Foam Insulation Adhesive Green is now listed in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) BioPreferred Product Program. Earning USDA Certified Biobased Product status...
Jan 4, 2012 - Dow Corning and Phoenix Solar Collaborate on Efforts to Commercialize Adhesives for PV Panels
Dow Corning Corporation and Phoenix Solar jointly announced recently the completion of a solar installation at Dow Corning's world headquarters and for both companies to collaborate on efforts to commercialize a total solution using Dow Corning's...
Jan 2, 2012 - Bostik Launches Simple-Fix™ Hardwood Flooring Adhesive to Repair Hollow Spots
Bostik Introduces Simple-Fix Hardwood Flooring Epoxy Repair Kit. Simple-Fix™ is a versatile, low viscosity, two-component, epoxy adhesive used to repair hollow spots, replace floor boards and to install thresholds, moldings and medallions.
Dec 29, 2011 - Henkel Opens InnoCenter for Producing Flooring Products in Istanbul, Turkey
In the appealing new showroom the Henkel brand Thomsit presents examples of use for modern flooring design. Products as Innoprime, Innoterrazo and Innosienite are part of the in Istanbul newly introduced Thomsit Inno Series. This series allows...
Dec 28, 2011 - Dow Corning's Silicone Seals Get Utilized in Building & Construction Industry
Dow Corning has decades of experience in the construction sector, and has provided curtain wall solutions for many ultra-high-rise buildings both in China and overseas. With their ability to help conserve water, reduce energy consumption and enhance...
Dec 27, 2011 - Tremco Wins Five 2011 RoofPoint™ Excellence in Design Awards
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance is proud to announce that it has won five 2011 RoofPoint™ Excellence in Design Awards. This is the inaugural year for the awards. The RoofPoint program from the Center for Environmental Innovation in...