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May 9, 2008 - New Epoxy Adhesive Serviceable At Cryogenic Temperatures - Industry News
Master Bond Inc. has introduced a new two component epoxy adhesive/sealant for cryogenic applications. Called EP29LPSP, this compound is able to withstand temperatures as low as 4K.
May 8, 2008 - TAH Industries Introduces New u-TAH® Nano™ Applicator System to Simplify Handling and Dispensing of Two-component Dental and Medical Materials - Industry News
TAH Industries, a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation, has announced the u-TAH® Nano™ system, the world's first single-use packaging and applicator system to utilize the mechanical, ergonomic, and economic benefits of standard...
May 7, 2008 - Eastman Increases Eastoflex Amorphous Polyolefins Prices on May 15 - Industry News
Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective May 15, or as contracts allow. These increases are due to elevated operating costs, particularly in raw materials, energy and freight.
May 7, 2008 - Rohm and Haas to Impose Indexed Raw Material and Energy Surcharge for Specialty Materials Products - Industry News
Rohm and Haas Company said it will apply an indexed raw material and energy surcharge to products made by its US$4.9 billion Specialty Materials businesses
May 6, 2008 - Green Technologies, improved Technologies, improved Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants to be presented at Global Polyurethanes Conference - Industry News
Global producers of polyurethane-based coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers will find a rich variety of technical presentations reporting on important new environmental technologies, novel chemistries and improved materials performance at...
May 5, 2008 - Research and Development: Oxygen for Future Growth - Industry News
A further step in the transformation of Sika's traditional main location from a production site to one of research and education has thus been realized in Tuffenwies.
May 2, 2008 - BASF to exhibit at RadTech UV/EB Expo 2008 - Industry News
BASF will present innovative raw materials that can help formulators make their products better at the RadTech UV/EB Expo, May 5-7, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
May 2, 2008 - Mr. Terrence Woldorf Joins DYMAX Corporation’s Sales and Marketing Team - Industry News
DYMAX Corporation, world-leading manufacturer of advanced light-curing adhesives, coatings, and curing equipment, is pleased to announce the addition of Terry Woldorf to the Sales and Marketing Team.
Apr 30, 2008 - Sika Further Strengthens Polymer Flooring Business in North America - Industry News
Sika AG announces that its U.S. subsidiary, Sika Corporation, has acquired the commercial and industrial polymer flooring business of ICS Garland, Inc.
Apr 29, 2008 - Environmentally Advanced Adhesives Make Smarter Packaging Possible - Industry News
In America, and in most developed countries of the world, we buy and discard lots and lots of packaging. In the United States 10 percent - one of every 10 dollars we spend on purchases - goes toward the packaging that contains the things we buy.
Apr 28, 2008 - For Adhesive Bras and Concealers, Advanced Silicone Gel Adhesives Remove Easily from Skin - Industry News
For adhesive bra and concealer applications, Scapa Medical has introduced its line of advanced silicone gel pressure sensitive adhesives.
Apr 25, 2008 - Greenstone Introduces MagneLine®-PP Method, an Innovative Method to Reinforce Bridges - Industry News
Greenstone Holdings, Inc. announced that the Company has introduced for the first time in the U.S. MagneLine-PP, a new method to reinforce bridge piers.
Apr 24, 2008 - AREMCO-BOND 568 THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE NOW AVAILABLE - Industry News
The direct result of Arkema's R&D innovation, this new grade is designed for the encapsulation of the materials (crystalline silicon or thin films) that make up the photovoltaic cells. Evatane®
Apr 23, 2008 - BASF to increase prices for polyetheramines in North America - Industry News
Effective May 1, 2008, or as allowed by contract, BASF will increase all list and off-list prices in North America for its polyetheramine products as follows:
Apr 23, 2008 - Innovative Narrow-Web Flexible Packaging Film Laminator Showcased at Drupa Exclusively Employs Rohm and Haas's Water-Based Robond™ L - Industry News
Specialty materials company Rohm and Haas announced that an innovative new narrow-web flexible packaging film laminating system scheduled for display at Drupa 2008 exclusively uses Rohm and Haas water-based Robond™ L...
Apr 22, 2008 - Nordson to Introduce New Application Technologies and Product Solutions at Interpack 2008 - Industry News
Nordson Corporation, a worldwide leader in adhesive application technology, will be an exhibitor at Interpack in Dusseldorf, Germany, April 24-30.
Apr 21, 2008 - Plasticizer-free paper and packaging adhesives from Henkel - Industry News
Diisobutyl phthalate (DiBP), a plasticizer frequently used until now in adhesives for the paper converting industry, is suspected of being harmful to health.
Apr 18, 2008 - Venture Tape Introduces New Adhesive for Next Generation of Auto Paint Systems - Industry News
Venture Tape Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of specialty tapes, has introduced an improved version of its original VentureShield®, a clear, acrylic, automotive surface protection system that is more durable and easier to install than other...
Apr 17, 2008 - Advanced Adhesives Help Consumer Goods Lighten Up - Industry News
One of the best environmental measures of good product design is using less material in the first place.
Apr 16, 2008 - Dublfilm S984-004 Permanent/Removable Adhesive Film for Image Mounting and Display Production - Industry News
Scapa North America has introduced Dublfilm S894-004, a permanent/removable pressure sensitive adhesive film for temporary image mounting and display production.
Apr 15, 2008 - BASF to feature Oppanol® Polyisobutylenes at World Adhesives Conference - Industry News
BASF will demonstrate its broad portfolio of Oppanol Polyisobutylenes (PIBs) for adhesives and sealants at the World Adhesives Council (WAC) Conference and Expo, April 20-23, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami, Florida.
Apr 15, 2008 - Kasper Rorsted New Chairman of Henkel’s Management Board - Industry News
Effective at the end of Henkel's 2008 Annual General Meeting today, Kasper Rorsted is the new Chairman of the Management Board. Having reached the internally agreed age of retirement, his predecessor, Ulrich Lehner, resigned as of the same date.
Apr 14, 2008 - Bioflex Rx1073P-001 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape for Direct Skin Medical Applications - Industry News
Scapa Medical offers Bioflex Rx1073P-001, a matte medical grade pressure sensitive adhesive used as a surgical tape and for attaching medical devices to the skin.
Apr 11, 2008 - Clariant Board of Directors appoints Jurg Witmer as Chairman - Industry News
At its meeting, Clariant's Board of Directors elected Jurg Witmer as Chairman and Rudolf Wehrli as Vice-Chairman. Jurg Witmer replaces Roland Losser, who decided not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at today's Annual General...
Apr 10, 2008 - Momentive to Showcase SPUR+* Prepolymer Clear Sealant Solutions at World Adhesives Conference and Expo - Industry News
Momentive Performance Materials will be demonstrating its latest generation of SPUR+* prepolymers at the 2008 World Adhesives Conference Expo on April 21 at the InterContintental Hotel in Miami, Florida.
Apr 9, 2008 - National Adhesives Introduces New Solvent-Free Multi-Purpose Adhesive for Folding Carton Operations - Industry News
National Adhesives has introduced VelocityP3 ™ 33-711C, a solvent-free, multi-purpose adhesive that offers excellent adhesion and above average heat and cold resistance for most wheel and bottom pot folding carton and glued lap applications.
Apr 8, 2008 - Akzo Nobel Completes On Sale to Henkel - Industry News
Akzo Nobel N.V. has completed the on sale of the Adhesives and Electronic Materials businesses, part of the former ICI's National Starch business, to Henkel KGaA for GBP 2.7 billion (EUR 4 billion) in cash.
Apr 7, 2008 - LORD Corporation Partners With Wabash National to Implement Structural Adhesive Bonding in Dry Freight and Refrigerated Vans - Industry News
LORD Corporation - an industry leader in engineered structural adhesives, coatings, electronic materials and vibration/motion control solutions.
Apr 4, 2008 - Henkel closes acquisition of National Starch - Industry News
Henkel has taken over from Akzo Nobel the Adhesives and Electronic Materials businesses previously owned by National Starch.
Apr 3, 2008 - Cook Medical Advances Staple Line Reinforcement with Self-Adhesive Surgisis Biodesign - Industry News
Cook Medical offers a significant innovation to improve bariatric and thoracic surgical procedures with the U.S. launch of the self-adhesive Surgisis Biodesign Staple Line Reinforcement. Offering surgeons an ease of use that was previously...
Apr 2, 2008 - Avery Dennison Acquires DM Label Group - Industry News
Avery Dennison Corporation announced the acquisition of DM Label Group, a manufacturer of high-quality woven labels with manufacturing facilities in six countries.
Apr 1, 2008 - PRONTO™ Joint Tape Performs Well in Fire-Resistance Test - Industry News
PRONTO™ Joint Tape, an innovative solution for professional drywall installation, performed very well in the ASTM E84 fire test, officials of National Adhesives (Booth 228), the maker of the product, announced at Intex EXPO 2008.
Mar 31, 2008 - Ashland Inc. announces retirement of CFO Marvin Quin - Industry News
Ashland Inc. announced that J. Marvin Quin, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will retire after 36 years of service, effective May 31.
Mar 28, 2008 - Ampac Flexibles Launches Apex 9000™ VF New Line of Food Service Film - Industry News
Ampac Flexibles-Performance Films, a flexible packaging division of Ampac Packaging LLC, introduces the Apex 9000 VF (Vertical Film) series, a new line suitable for hot or ambient vertical form/fill/seal (VFFS) applications.
Mar 27, 2008 - Baxxodur: When Curing Makes the Difference - Industry News
The motto of BASF's presentation at this year's JEC Composites Show in Paris is "Baxxodur™: When Curing Makes the Difference." Under the Baxxodur™trademark, BASF sells a broad range of curing agents, accelerators and additives for...
Mar 27, 2008 - KBR Awarded Contract to Provide Technology License and Basic Engineering for Ningbo Wanhua Aniline Plant - Industry News
KBR announced that it has been awarded a contract by Ningbo Wanhua Polyurethanes Company to provide the technology and basic engineering for a 360,000 MTPA aniline plant.
Mar 26, 2008 - MIXPAC Equipment Announces DXBG Bench Dispenser - Industry News
MIXPAC Equipment Inc., a leading innovator of refillable, dual-component dispensing systems, announces its DXBG Bench Dispenser.
Mar 25, 2008 - Hallmark Introduces First-of-Its-Kind Adhesive Gift Wrap - Industry News
Hallmark is announcing its newest innovation Adhesive for Gift Wraping. The first-of-its-kind product is coated on one side with a low-tack adhesive invented by Hallmark, which sticks firmly to packages, creating a beautifully wrapped gift without a...
Mar 25, 2008 - RBC Develops UV Curable Adhesive Ideal for Bonding Ferrite Cores - Industry News
RBC Industries has developed an exciting new single component, UV curable adhesive for bonding ferrite cores.
Mar 24, 2008 - Air Products Elects John McGlade Chairman of the Board - Industry News
Air Products announced its board of directors has elected John E. McGlade as chairman of the board effective, April 1, 2008.
Mar 24, 2008 - Baxter Announces FDA Approval of ARTISS Slow-Setting Fibrin Sealant in Treatment of Burn Patients - Industry News
Baxter Healthcare Corporation announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of ARTISS (Fibrin Sealant (Human)), the first and only slow-setting fibrin sealant indicated for use in adhering skin grafts in adult and pediatric burn...
Mar 21, 2008 - Changes in Clariant's Board of Directors - Industry News
The Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Meeting to elect Dominik Koechlin, Hariolf Kottmann and Carlo G. Soave to the Board of Directors.
Mar 20, 2008 - Sulzer Mixpac USA Announces the Availability of Double Barrel Syringes - Industry News
Sulzer Mixpac USA, Inc. (formerly ConProTec, Inc.), the leading innovator of 2-component adhesive dispensing systems, announces the availability of its new line of double barrel syringes.
Mar 19, 2008 - Brand Upgrade for Popular Magic American Cleaning Products - Industry News
Magic American Products, a division of The Homax Group, Inc., announced Magic® Complete™, a brand upgrade for their line of Specialty Surface Care Products.
Mar 18, 2008 - Goldschmidt Industrial Chemical Changes Name to Reaxis Inc. - Industry News
Goldschmidt Industrial Chemical Corp., McDonald, PA, formerly a subsidiary of Degussa AG, now Evonik, recently announced a company name change.
Mar 18, 2008 - See it Dispense. See it Cure. See the Solution. DYMAX Introduces See-Cure™ Technology - Industry News
If to see is to believe, then DYMAX has developed the world's most persuasive light-curing adhesive technology for industrial assembly processes.
Mar 17, 2008 - "ADHERE" LCD ADHESIVES FROM INTERTRONICS - Industry News
"adhere" at Intertronics are pleased to announce new UV curable LCD application adhesives from product partner DYMAX.
Mar 17, 2008 - Faster Processing, Improved Product Safety in Environmentally Advanced Technologies- All Coming from Rohm and Haas Adhesives - Industry News
Specialty Materials Company Rohm and Haas, announced that the company will present advanced, solvent-free laminating adhesives at Drupa 2008.
Mar 14, 2008 - Adco Global Acquired The Dolphin Company - Industry News
ADCO Global, through its US operating subsidiary, ADCO Products, has acquired The Dolphin Company, LLC.
Mar 14, 2008 - Makrolon® AG2677 for automotive glazing: Which adhesive is the right one - Industry News
In modern-day car production, it is customary to bond large transparent roof modules made of polycarbonate (PC) to the steel roof.
Mar 13, 2008 - Dyneon LLC Acquires Hitech Polymers Inc. - Industry News
Dyneon LLC, a 3M company, announced that it has acquired the business of Hitech Polymers Inc., a manufacturer of specialty thermoplastic polymers and provider of toll thermoplastic compounding services based in Hebron, Ky. Terms of the transaction...
Mar 12, 2008 - Cloverdale Paint Purchases Guertin Coatings, Sealants and Polymers - Industry News
Cloverdale Paint Inc. of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, has purchased Guertin Coatings, Sealants and Polymers Ltd. Guertin Coatings produces liquid and powder industrial coatings, resins, sealants and adhesives.
Mar 11, 2008 - Celanese Opens New Technology Center in Houston, Texas - Industry News
Celanese announced the opening of its Houston Technology Center for the emulsion polymers and polyvinyl alcohol businesses.
Mar 10, 2008 - Exousia Makes First North American Acquisition - Industry News
Exousia Advanced Materials, Inc. announces that on March 5 the company acquired all of the assets of AEGEON, LLC. AEGEON is engaged in the manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of specialty industrial coatings and sealants.
Nov 12, 2007 - 3M Completes Acquisition of Bondo Corp. - Industry News
3M announced it has completed its acquisition of the business of Bondo Corp., a manufacturer of auto body repair products for the automotive aftermarket and various other professional and consumer applications.
Oct 26, 2007 - MACtac® Graphics Signs VASM, Inc. - Industry News
MACtac® Graphic Products has signed Value Added Sales and Marketing, Inc. of Sanford, Florida, to represent its line of graphics products, including IMAGin® digital media, Permacolor® mounting adhesives and overlaminates, MACmark®...
Oct 25, 2007 - New polyurethane adhesives from Huntsman take the stress out of continuous panel lamination - Industry News
Huntsman Polyurethanes has introduced a range of panel laminating polyurethane adhesives for the Russian market at Khimia 2007. Designed specifically to improve the intrinsic strength of sandwich panels used in the building and construction industry,...
Oct 24, 2007 - Lewis Buchner from EcoTimber Announces New Solid Bamboo Flooring: Now With Formaldehyde-Free Adhesives - Industry News
EcoTimber CEO, Lewis Buchner, announced that EcoTimber is the first flooring company in North America to offer bamboo flooring made with formaldehyde-free adhesives as a standard product.
Oct 23, 2007 - BASF opens first plant for tile adhesives in China - Industry News
BASF celebrated the opening of its first plant for PCI tile adhesives in the southern Chinese city of Foshan, which will serve the local construction chemicals sector with leading tiling technologies and solutions.
Oct 22, 2007 - Expansion of National Adhesives Factory in Woodruff, South Carolina, to Add 15 New Jobs - Industry News
National Adhesives will expand its hot melt adhesives production in Woodruff, South Carolina, with a new factory expected to add about 15 jobs when it is completed in 2008, according to Mike Rondholz, Director, Adhesives Operations, National...
Oct 19, 2007 - Shower In Two Hours With New Polyseamseal® EST™ Speed Seal™ - Industry News
Henkel Corporation introduces Polyseamseal® EST™ Speed Seal™, a 100-percent silicone kitchen and bath sealant that will leave you singing in the shower in just two hours after application.
Oct 18, 2007 - New MEGUM™ Adhesive Brings Cost Saving “Mettle” Bonding Rubber To Metal - Industry News
Rohm and Haas announced the availability of three new adhesives for manufacturers of specialized transportation and industrial products requiring high bonding performance, yet desiring reduced lead and heavy metals contamination.
Oct 17, 2007 - Ashland introduces new structural adhesive for boat builders - Industry News
A new structural adhesive for boat builders was introduced by Ashland Specialty Polymers and Adhesives (SP&A), at the International Boat Builders Exposition (IBEX) in Miami. Ashland's SP&A is a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a...
Oct 17, 2007 - This Report Analyzes The US Market For Medical Adhesives And Sealants In US$ Million - Industry News
Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Medical Adhesives and Sealants - Global Strategic Business Report" to their offering.
Oct 16, 2007 - DYMAX Corporation Recognized as One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S. - Industry News
Inc. ranked DYMAX Corporation No. 4,008 on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The Inc. 5,000, an extension of Inc. magazine's annual Inc.
Oct 15, 2007 - Akzo Nobel CEO Outlines New Financial Strategy in Transformational Year - Industry News
Akzo Nobel chairman Hans Wijers has painted a more complete picture of the company's future ambitions and financial strategy ahead of the proposed acquisition of Imperial Chemical Industries PLC (ICI).
Oct 12, 2007 - New Water-Based Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Grabs Higher Performance Applications - Industry News
Rohm and Haas announced that it has developed a new water-based acrylic adhesive, ROBOND™ Prohesion, designed for pressure sensitive tapes and other demanding applications traditionally served by solvent-based adhesives.
Oct 11, 2007 - Momentive to Outline Advances in Structural Adhesives at ASC Fall 2007 Convention & Expo - Industry News
Momentive Performance Materials will be outlining its latest advance in structural adhesives at the Adhesives and Sealant Council, Inc.'s 2007 Fall Convention & Expo in Kansas City, MO.
Oct 10, 2007 - Henkel anticipates run on casein-free adhesives - Industry News
Numerous breweries and mineral water bottlers are indirectly affected by higher world market prices for dairy products. Traditionally used labeling adhesives contain casein obtained from cow's milk.
Oct 9, 2007 - Scapa A1179GHS-PE High Performance, Heat Activated Acrylic Foam Tape - Industry News
Scapa Automotive has introduced Scapa A1179GHS-PE, a double-sided acrylic foam tape that delivers excellent long-term holding power on gaskets, weather stripping and other foam or EPDM rubber parts that will be mounted onto automobiles, RVs, buses...
Oct 8, 2007 - Henkel is focussing on cost saving packaging adhesive - Industry News
Competition in the consumer goods industry is tough. To stay competitive the use of cost saving and innovative production processes is mandatory. Henkel offers a dedicated value package consisting of product, process and service, contributing to a...
Oct 4, 2007 - Scapa 445 Utility-Grade Duct Tape for Industrial Taping and Maintenance Applications - Industry News
Scapa North America has introduced Scapa 445, a utility grade duct tape for industrial maintenance and general purpose taping. This high adhesion product is easily torn by hand and offers excellent bond strength to a wide variety of substrates...
Oct 3, 2007 - AVT presents market leadership through partnership and innovative solutions at Labelexpo Europe - Industry News
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) is introducing its enhanced 100% automatic inspection solutions as well as its entire line of workflow solutions for the label and narrow web market, at 10 different locations throughout the show.
Oct 2, 2007 - Bioflex Rx1047S-001 Double Coated Adhesive Film For Direct Skin Application - Industry News
Scapa Medical has introduced Bioflex Rx1047S-001, a double coated medical grade pressure sensitive adhesive film for direct skin application.
Oct 1, 2007 - AVT Wins "New Innovation" Award in the Label Industry Global Awards Competition - Industry News
Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), leading supplier of automatic inspection systems, won the "New Innovation" Award in the Label Industry Global Awards 2007 competition. The prize was presented at a gala dinner on 26 September.
Sep 28, 2007 - P&IP, Sinopec JV for EVA Resins in China - Industry News
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) have formed a joint venture (JV) with Sinopec, the largest petroleum products producer/distributor in China, to produce ethylene vinyl acetate resins (EVA).
Sep 27, 2007 - Henkel presents systems solutions for premium labels - Industry News
Henkel is presenting the latest developments in pressure-sensitive adhesives and UV coatings for hotmelt coaters and label printers at the LabelExpo 2007 in Brussels. The focus is on single-source, mutually adapted systems solutions and premium...
Sep 27, 2007 - Royal Adhesives and Sealants LLC Acquires Industrial Adhesives Inc.'s (IAC) Bond-Plus® Packaging Adhesives and Coatings Product Line - Industry News
Royal Adhesives and Sealants LLC announced the completion of its acquisition of the assets of IAC Bond-Plus® water base adhesives and coatings product line.
Sep 26, 2007 - Air Products Announces Executive Appointments - Industry News
Air Products announced that its Board of Directors has elected Stephen J. Jones as vice president, general counsel and secretary, and M. Scott Crocco as vice president and corporate controller. Both appointments are effective October 1.
Sep 25, 2007 - Arkema doubles PVC Heat Stabilizer plant in Beijing - Industry News
Arkema is investing in a major expansion of its PVC heat stabilizer production facility in Beijing (China), to respond to the strong growth of the construction and packaging markets.
Sep 24, 2007 - Dublfilm S711-RW UV and Heat-Resistant Double Coated Adhesive Film for Mounting, Splicing and Bonding - Industry News
Scapa North America offers Dublfilm S711RW, a UV and heat-resistant double coated adhesive tape designed for image mounting and framing, high speed splicing and general purpose bonding.
Sep 21, 2007 - Albemarle to Exhibit at K 2007, World's Largest Plastics Trade Fair - Industry News
Albemarle Corporation, the world leader in the development and marketing of flame retardants and other innovative polymer additives and catalysts, will join plastics makers, compounders and molders from around the globe at the world's largest...
Sep 20, 2007 - Unifilm U797A Low Fogging Transfer Adhesive for Automotive Gasketing and Assembly - Industry News
Scapa Automotive has introduced Unifilm U797A, a high performance, low fogging acrylic transfer adhesive designed for bonding to low surface energy materials in automotive assembly applications.
May 18, 2007 - Hexion Specialty Chemicals' Melamine Adhesive First to Meet Highest Heat Resistant Adhesive (HRA) Standard, Certified for Unrestricted Use by Finger-jointed Stud Manufacturers - Industry News
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. announced that several key grading agencies have certified that Hexion's Melamine Adhesive MR-84A/M-605LY meets the highest American Wood Council (AWC) requirements for heat resistance in finger-jointed stud...
Apr 18, 2007 - Polyflex 433 UV-Stable Adhesive Tape For Masking And Protection - Industry News
Scapa North America has introduced PolyflexÒ 433, a heavy duty, UV-stable polyethylene masking tape designed for general purpose masking and surface protection. The product performs well in a range of construction, agricultural and general industrial...
Apr 16, 2007 - Scapa 443 Commercial Grade Duct Tape Ideal for Asbestos Abatement - Industry News
Scapa North America has introduced Scapa 443, a commercial-grade duct tape for demanding bonding, taping, bundling, seaming and sealing applications.
Apr 12, 2007 - UV-Resistant Flashing Tapes Seal Out Moisture - Industry News
Scapa North America has introduced custom UV-resistant butyl flashing tapes that provide seamless protection against moisture and water during home construction applications.
Apr 9, 2007 - Scapa 707 Silicone/Acrylic Adhesive Film for Industrial Assembly - Industry News
Scapa Industrial has introduced Scapa 707, a polyester film double coated with a silicone adhesive on one side and an acrylic adhesive on the other.
Apr 5, 2007 - Scapa 1810 Heat-Resistant Automotive Wire Harness Tape - Industry News
For automotive wire harness applications that require class T4 temperature resistance, Scapa Automotive has introduced Scapa 1810, a patented, halogen-free tape that exhibits excellent performance at high temperatures between -30 and 150°C.
Apr 4, 2007 - The Adhesive & Sealant Council's 2007 SPRING GOLF OUTING - Industry News
Join friends and colleagues for one spectacular day of golf. You will experience the idyllic beauty and challenge that 4-time Heritage Champion and 1997 PGA Champion Davis Love III brings to golf course design.
Mar 28, 2007 - RenKon 208 Athletic Tape for Injury Prevention and Compression Management - Industry News
RenKon 208 is a heavyweight stretch tape designed for injury prevention and compression management in athletic environments.
Mar 27, 2007 - LORD Adhesives Decrease Finishing Time for AGI Sign Products - Industry News
When you are in the business of making signs for some of the nation's Fortune 500 companies such as Chase, Cisco, Ameriprise and more, looks matter. That is why Architectural Graphics, Inc. relies on structural adhesives from LORD Corporation - a...
Mar 6, 2007 - Scapa 5414 Foam Tape Resists Abrasion, Corrosion and Moisture - Industry News
Scapa Automotive has introduced Scapa 5414, a new double coated closed-cell polyethylene foam tape designed to resist abrasion, corrosion and moisture in automotive assembly applications.
Feb 28, 2007 - Electrical Distributors Celebrate 3M’s Invention of Vinyl Electrical Tape - Industry News
The 60th anniversary of 3M's invention of vinyl electrical tape is being celebrated at electrical supply distributors across the country. The promotion looks back to a time when the country celebrated the American worker and American craftsmanship.
Jan 31, 2007 - Borealis Introduces Pioneering All-round Siliconisable PP Film - Industry News
Borealis, a leading innovative plastics provider, is opening up new opportunities for the cost-effective production of film to be used in adhesives and packaging applications with the development of a unique polypropylene (PP) film grade.
Jan 5, 2007 - Total boosts its adhesives business - Industry News
Bostik, the Total subsidiary specialized in adhesives, recently acquired Dupont de Nemours adhesives business for the flexible packaging market.
Jan 3, 2007 - Bostik has commissioned a new production unit in its Sainville plant near Chartres (France) - Industry News
The manufacturer of adhesives and sealants for Industry, Construction and Consumer inaugurated a new production unit for cementitious adhesives and grouting compounds in Sainville.
Dec 19, 2006 - Hexion Receives Regulatory Approval To Proceed With Acquisition of Resin & Adhesives Business of Orica Limited - Industry News
Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced it has been notified that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has completed its review of Hexion's previously announced intent to acquire the resin and adhesives business of Orica Limited.
Dec 18, 2006 - Further China investment underlines ICI's commitment to growth - Industry News
ICI is investing in a second emulsion polymerization facility in China, underlining its strategic commitment to 'aggressive growth' in the region.
Dec 15, 2006 - Ashland names Carter to North American composites industry manager position - Industry News
Stephanie Carter has been named industry manager for the North American infrastructure market within Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc.
Dec 13, 2006 - High-Performance Adhesives Dominate Automotive Engineering - Industry News
Adhesives are the bonding technology of the future in automotive manufacture and assembly. Tailored solutions are possible for virtually any application.
Dec 11, 2006 - Ashland introduces adhesive product line to China market - Industry News
Ashland's AROSET® pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) product line was recently introduced in China by Ashland Specialty Polymers & Adhesives (SP&A), a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc.
Dec 8, 2006 - Bostik, Inc. Expands Line Of Floor Coatings With AgION Antimicrobial - Industry News
AgION Technologies, a provider of silver-based antimicrobial solutions, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Bostik, one of the manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.
Dec 7, 2006 - Caulks & Sealants Short Course - Industry News
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is pleased to announce its Caulks & Sealants Short Course to be co-located with the 2007 Spring Convention in Savannah, GA, from April 15-16, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Savannah.
Dec 4, 2006 - High-Performance Adhesives Dominate Automotive Engineering - "Glue within Glue" - Industry News
A friendly robot sprays adhesive on the interior of the windshield of the truck. Minutes later, this major glass component, weighing between 40 and 60 kilograms, is firmly bonded to the coated body of the vehicle, protecting the driver's cab from...
Nov 29, 2006 - DuPont Agrees to Sell Special Adhesives Business to Bostik - Industry News
DuPont has agreed to sell its Special Adhesives business to Bostik GmbH no later than Dec. 31, 2006.
Jul 21, 2006 - uv.eb WEST 2007 Dates Announced - Industry News
RadTech-The Association for UV and EB technology, has announced dates for uv.eb WEST 2007, a two day conference and table top exhibition, March 6-7, 2007 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel at LAX in Los Angeles, California.
Jul 20, 2006 - R&D Magazine Names Dow Automotive Adhesive Technology Among the Top 100 - Industry News
BETAMATE™ low energy substrate adhesive (LESA) from Dow Automotive has been selected by an independent panel of judges and editors at R&D Magazine as one of the 100 Most Technologically Significant New Products & Processes of the Year.
Jul 19, 2006 - Sealant Color Matching at Saber Industrial Corporation s.a.r.l. - Industry News
Saber Industrial Corporation s.a.r.l, a leading sealant manufacturer in the Middle East, has challenged the notion that silicone sealant applicators are bound by certain standard colors available in the market.
Jul 14, 2006 - Analysis of the World's Adhesives & Sealants Industry, Including Profiles of the Key and Niche Players - Industry News
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Adhesives & Sealants - Global Strategic Business Report to their offering.
Jul 13, 2006 - New Hot-Melt Sealant Offers Longer Working Time, More Flexibility - Industry News
ew hot melt technology from Dow Corning utilizes hot melt technology to achieve instant green strength of pressure sensitive adhesive (psa) with the high performance of a crosslinked silicone sealant, resulting in improved productivity, increased...
Jul 10, 2006 - Keenan Auto Body Endorses LORD Corporation's Consolidator Program as a Key to Continued Growth - Industry News
LORD Corporation, maker of Fusor Automotive Repair Adhesives - the leading metal and composite bonding solution for automotive body repair - has long partnered with body shops around the country to provide training and OEM recommended products.
Jul 6, 2006 - USDC and National Starch & Chemical Co. Contract Yields Commercially Viable OLED Sealing Adhesives - Industry News
The U.S. Display Consortium and National Starch and Chemical Co. announced that their joint R&D project on packaging technology for organic light-emitting diode displays has yielded commercially viable sealants and packaging adhesives.
Jul 5, 2006 - Brady Announces Completion of Acquisition of Daewon Industry Corporation - Industry News
Brady Corporation (NYSE: BRC), a world leader in identification solutions and precision die-cut components, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Daewon Industry Corporation, a Korean manufacturer of self-adhesive components for the...
Jun 29, 2006 - DSM Engineering Plastics announces Price Increase for its Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins - Industry News
With effect from July 1st 2006, or as customer contracts allow, DSM will increase prices for all Yparex grades by € 200/T.
Jun 26, 2006 - Celanese Names Univar as Distributor for Mowilith® and Vinamul® Emulsions - Industry News
The Emulsions & PVOH business of Celanese has named Univar as a Western European distributor for Celanese’ Mowilith® and Vinamulreg; polymer emulsions, starting in France, effective July 1.
Jun 21, 2006 - New PLIOGRIP® by Valvoline tape for molding and emblems introduced to auto repair market - Industry News
A new acrylic double-sided tape for moldings and emblems is now available to the automobile repair market from Ashland Specialty Polymers & Adhesives, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH). The new...
Jun 21, 2006 - Scott Bader Announces Further Price Increases for Crystic® products. - Industry News
Scott Bader is increasing the prices of all Crystic® unsaturated polyester, DCPD and vinyl ester resins, plus all gelcoats and its Crystic Crestomer® structural adhesive range by 90 €/t on all deliveries from its European sites from July...
Jun 20, 2006 - Rx1207P Medical Grade Adhesive for Direct Skin Applications - Industry News
Scapa Medical has introduced Bioflex® with a medical grade acrylic adhesive.
Jun 19, 2006 - U631A Low Fogging Transfer Adhesive for Automotive Assembly Applications - Industry News
Scapa Automotive has introduced Unifilm® U631A, a low fogging transfer adhesive for automotive assembly applications including general assembly, trim attachment, and foam lamination for gasketing and NVH reduction.
Jun 16, 2006 - Bostik has made three new acquisitions since the beginning of the year - Industry News
Bostik has made three new acquisitions since the beginning of the year.
Jun 16, 2006 - Kraton Unveils New Brand Identity - Industry News
Kraton Polymers LLC, a leading global specialty chemical company, introduced its new logo and brand identity.
Jun 16, 2006 - New U740A Transfer Adhesive for Industrial Assembly - Industry News
Scapa Industrial has introduced Unifilm® U740A, an aggressive acrylic transfer adhesive designed for general product assembly, foam lamination, and gasketing.
Jun 15, 2006 - Rohm and Haas Arrives at Pack Expo On A Wave of New Water-based Adhesive Solutions - Industry News
Rohm and Haas Company continues to assert their lead in water-based acrylic adhesives technology as they showcase new and novel solutions for food packaging and converting applications.
Jun 15, 2006 - U725 High Performance Transfer Adhesive for Thermal Management and Product Assembly - Industry News
Scapa North America has introduced Unifilm® U725, a high performance acrylic transfer adhesive formulated for high temperature gasketing, sealing, product assembly, and general purpose bonding.
Jun 14, 2006 - Compatible High-Tech Adhesive Films Loom Large in Future of Space and Aircraft - Industry News
As demands on terrestrial, aerospace, and space flight applications become increasingly severe, engineers are turning more frequently to composite materials to meet the extraordinary demands of their designs.
Jun 14, 2006 - S996 Double Coated Adhesive Film for Foam Fabrication and Industrial Assembly - Industry News
Scapa North America has introduced Dublfilm® S996, a double coated pressure-sensitive adhesive that delivers consistent, reliable bonds to a variety of substrates including EPDM rubber.
Jun 14, 2006 - ThermoGenesis Expands European Distribution of CryoSeal® Fibrin Sealant (FS) System and Thrombin Processing Device™ (TPD) to Czech Republic, Slovakia and Greece - Industry News
ThermoGenesis Corp. announced that the Company signed exclusive agreements with distributors in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Greece for its CE-Marked CryoSeal FS System, which produces fibrin surgical sealant from a patient's own blood in about...
Jun 13, 2006 - U800B Transfer Adhesive for High Temperature Electronic - Industry News
Scapa North America has introduced Unifilm® U800B an unsupported acrylic transfer adhesive that performs extremely well in end use applications requiring high temperature resistance.
Jun 12, 2006 - Borealis offers the medical industry a new high transparency, high purity sealing film solution - Industry News
Borealis, a leading innovative plastics provider, is enlarging its product offer for high quality films with a new addition to its Bormed™ family of dedicated healthcare polyolefins.
Jun 12, 2006 - Duct Tape Festival Sticks Around for Third Year - Industry News
Three times is just as charming and, for duct tape enthusiasts, just as sticky! Back for the third consecutive year, the Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival honors the beloved fix-all known for its million and one uses.
Jun 12, 2006 - P999 Optically Clear UV Resistant Polycarbonate Adhesive for Mounting and Laminating Signs and Graphics - Industry News
Scapa North America has introduced an optically clear, UV resistant, Lexan® polycarbonate pressure sensitive adhesive material for laminating and mounting trade show graphics, exhibit walls, flexible displays, and images.
Jun 9, 2006 - H.B. Fuller Closes Acquisition of Henkel's Insulating Glass Sealant Business - Industry News
H.B. Fuller Company announced that it has completed its acquisition of Henkel KGaA's insulating glass sealant (IGS) business.
May 31, 2006 - Supreme Corporation Switches to LORD Engineered Adhesives to Improve Aesthetics But Also Realizes Savings in Production Time - Industry News
The appearance and performance of their truck and bus bodies is an important sales distinction for Supreme Corporation – a company that offers an extensive line of general and customized vehicle bodies ideal for contractors and other professionals...
May 29, 2006 - Bayer Launches Raw Materials for High-Grade Adhesives - Industry News
The Rubber Business Group of Bayer Corp. has introduced Levamelt, a new ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer for high-grade adhesives.
May 26, 2006 - New One Component Flexible High Performance Epoxy Based Adhesive/Sealant Has Long Term Ambient Temperature Storage Capability - Industry News
Master Bond Polymer System Supreme 10HTFL is a new one component flexible high performance epoxy resin based adhesive/sealant with an exceptionally wide service temperature range of -300°F to +300°F.
May 23, 2006 - U.S. Sealant and Adhesives Market Growing to $8.4 Billion by 2010! - Industry News
Driven by an upbeat U.S. economy; growth in end-user industries, including construction, packaging, and aircraft manufacturing; increasing production efficiency; and introductions of new product applications, market research publisher Specialists in...
May 18, 2006 - Sika Expands to Increase Production Capacity for Polyurethane Adhesive - Industry News
Sika Corporation announced that it would invest $17.8 million over the next two years to increase capacity for polyurethane sealant and adhesives production at their headquarters facility in New Jersey. According to William E. Loven, President &...
May 15, 2006 - Kynar® ADX 111: new adhesive PVDF grade for powder coatings - Industry News
Arkema has enhanced its Kynar® ADX range with Kynar® ADX 111, a new grade capable of adhering to metals without the need for an adhesion primer.
May 9, 2006 - GE Expands Capability to Deliver Custom Silicone Rubber Products to Latin America with Expansion of Itatiba Facility - Industry News
GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones announced the expansion of existing facilities at its Itatiba plant in Brazil for the development and production of silicone rubber products, customized to help Latin American companies in the automotive, power...
May 9, 2006 - Royal Adhesives and Sealants LLC Announces the Qualification of Hardman® WS 8020 to Aerospace Industry Specifications AMS 8802 and AMS 3276 - Industry News
Royal Adhesives and Sealants LLC announced that its Hardman® WS8020 line of manganese dioxide cured polysulfide aircraft sealants have been fully qualified to AMS 8802 and AMS 3276 aircraft fuel tank sealant specifications.
May 8, 2006 - Zinsser Introduces SureGrip® Wallcovering Adhesives for Professionals - Industry News
For more than 20 years, professionals have relied on Zinsser wallcovering products to tackle the most demanding installation and removal projects. Now, we are proud to introduce SureGrip® Wallcovering Adhesives, a complete line of professional...
May 3, 2006 - New One Component Adhesive/Sealant Resists Up To 600°F - Industry News
Master Bond Inc., Hackensack, N.J. has developed a new toughened one component heat curing epoxy adhesive/sealant, called EP17.
May 2, 2006 - 3M CEO Outlines Strategy for Growth; Company Will Focus on Innovation, International, Core Businesses and Complementary Acquisitions - Industry News
3M chairman, president and CEO George W. Buckley outlined the company's four main elements of strategic focus to more than 3,000 shareholders at 3M's annual meeting of stockholders in St. Paul: growing its core businesses, complementary acquisitions,...
May 1, 2006 - High End-User Demand Propels Growth for U.S. Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Markets for Labels and Narrow-Web Graphics - Industry News
High demand from end-user industries and new utilities for PSA labels and narrow-web graphics enables sustained growth for the industry. The growth opportunities from emerging end-user industries like RFID and smart labels add to factors that fuel...
May 1, 2006 - LIQUID NAILS® to Announce Breakthrough New Adhesive Product at the National Hardware Show® in Las Vegas Next Week - Industry News
Macco Adhesives, a division of ICI Paints, and maker of LIQUID NAILS® adhesives announced that it would be introducing a new adhesive product at next week's National Hardware Show® in Las Vegas in their booth number 33512. The company said...
Apr 27, 2006 - MIXPAC Equipment Introduces the DX Series for Dual-Component Material Dispensing - Industry News
MIXPAC Equipment Inc., a leading innovator of dual-component dispensing systems, introduces its DX dispensing system. The DX includes a mobile hand-held dispenser with a refill station, providing a versatile and accurate solution for two-component...
Apr 27, 2006 - Nordson Corporation Announces Changes in Its Adhesive Dispensing and Nonwoven Fiber Management Team - Industry News
Nordson Corporation announced the following changes in the management of its Adhesive Dispensing and Nonwoven Fiber Systems business. These changes, which will be effective immediately, will better focus senior management to growth opportunities and...
Apr 26, 2006 - BASF to highlight coater ready adhesives, bundling concept for tapes at 2006 PSTC - Industry News
BASF will showcase its portfolio of coater ready adhesives for specialty tapes and paper masking tape products at the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council's TECH XXIX Week of Learning event, May 1 - 5, at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Apr 25, 2006 - Dimatix Bench-Top Materials Deposition System Used to Repeatedly Ink Jet Micron-Sized Drops of Adhesives Important Stride in Miniaturization for Advanced Electronic and Biomedical Applications - Industry News
Dimatix, a leading provider of commercial and industrial ink jet products, announced that researchers have used its cartridge-based Dimatix Materials Printer (DMP) to ink jet spatially controlled patterns of micron-sized drops of adhesives.
Apr 19, 2006 - ECO VS90 & ECO TACK launched - Industry News
Ultrabond ECO Tack is a solvent free non-staining acrylic based adhesive designed to provide a permanently tack film when dry, to allow the removal and replacement of carpet tiles when required. It can be used for; bonding carpet tiles backed with...
Apr 19, 2006 - Kraton Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Asia Pacific - Industry News
Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), an innovation leader in the styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) industry, announced plans to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region.
Apr 7, 2006 - Brady Corporation to Acquire Daewon Industry Corporation, a Korean Manufacturer of Self-Adhesive Components for the Mobile Phone Industry - Industry News
Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC), a world leader in identification solutions and specialty materials, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Daewon Industry Corporation, Seoul, South Korea. Daewon is Korea's leading...
Apr 7, 2006 - Degussa to Introduce improved C4 Technology - Industry News
Degussa AG, Business Unit Methacrylates, has obtained a C4 technology license from a Japanese Chemical company.
Apr 5, 2006 - Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC Acquires Basic Adhesives Inc.’s Industrial Adhesive Product Line - Industry News
Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC announced today the completion of its acquisition of the assets of Basic Adhesives Inc.'s Industrial water based adhesives product line. The acquired product line consists of urethane, acrylic latex, natural rubber, SBR...
Apr 3, 2006 - D-190 DuraPoxy-Epoxy Modified Grout and Mortar Admixture - Industry News
Bostik Flooring Group is proud to announce latest addition to its DURABOND line - D-190 DuraPoxy Epoxy-Modified Grout and Mortar Admixture.
Apr 3, 2006 - GE’s SPUR+* Pressure Sensitive Adhesive; Provides Outstanding Adhesion and Chemical Resistance - Industry News
GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones announced a new, and first completely formulated, pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) based on SPUR+ technology. The new product is named SPUR+ 2000 PSA and it is an excellent candidate for the manufacture of...
Mar 31, 2006 - New Volumetric Syringe Dispensing System Offers Precision to .001 ML - Industry News
Henkel Corporation has introduced a new patent pending adhesive dispensing system, the Loctite® Posi-Link™Volumetric Syringe Dispenser, designed to accurately and repeatedly dispense adhesive shots as small as 0.001 ml, regardless of...