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Welcome to ASI E-News - the weekly electronic newsletter for subscribers of Adhesives and Sealants Industry magazine. ASI E-News is a fast-scan format so you can quickly keep up on all the latest happenings in the adhesives and sealants industry. Please let us know what you think by sending your comments to Brian Hayes, E-News Editor, at hayesb@bnpmedia.com. |
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FOCUS ON: Dow Corning Offers Silicone Hot-Melt Sealants
If you’re looking for ways to speed up your assembly line, it may be time to consider the new generation of silicone hot-melt sealants available from Dow Corning Sealants. Fast-drying and non-volatile, hot melts typically require no holding time, increasing production speed capacity and significantly lowering costs. Combine this with instant green strength for quick movement from one processing step to the next and silicone hot-melt sealants just may be the solution you’ve been searching for.
To learn more about hot-melt technology, click
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ASI ONLINE SOLUTIONS PRESENTS CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS LIABILITY WEB SEMINAR
“Public Nuisance Claims Against Building Product Manufacturers”
Presented by Thomas McMahon, Howrey LLP
February 20, 2007
1 p.m. EST, 1 hour
$199 per person
The latest trend in product liability law is government agencies bringing “public nuisance” lawsuits seeking “abatement” of the nuisance. Lead paint manufacturers have become a recent target of this approach. However, any company that manufactures a product incorporated into a construction project that is later deemed hazardous to human health could face liability under this theory. Because the plaintiff is a government agency rather than an individual, proof of a scientific exposure and injury may not be required.
To register, click here. |
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AKZO NOBEL TO MOVE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS TO AMSTERDAM
Akzo Nobel has revealed plans to move its corporate headquarters from Arnhem, The Netherlands, to Amsterdam. The relocation, which will involve approximately 100 people, is expected to take place in July. “We are moving to Amsterdam because it will be a more convenient location for our businesses around the world,” Chairman Hans Wijers said. “We must be closer to the international community in which we operate, because proximity to our key stakeholders is crucial. We are a global company, so it is only right that the Board of Management is based in a center of international commerce.”
For more information, visit www.akzonobel.com. |
ASK APPOINTS MOREAU CEO
Bruno Moreau, co-founder, former deputy general manager and business development manager of ASK, Sophia-Antipolis, France, has taken over as the company’s CEO. Moreau’s appointment was made by Georges Kayanakis, founder of ASK, who retired at the end of 2006. Moreau has been involved in major acquisitions and business expansion at ASK since the company was established.
For more information, visit
www.ask-rfid.com. |
DOW AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH NASCAR
Dow Automotive, a major technology and solutions provider to the global auto industry, has announced an automotive licensing partnership agreement with NASCAR. In addition, Dow Automotive will become the exclusive provider of energy-absorbing foam solutions for NASCAR’s new safety-driven Car of Tomorrow Project. As part of the multi-year agreement with NASCAR, Dow Automotive joins the NASCAR Automotive Licensing program. This provides Dow Automotive the opportunity to leverage the NASCAR Performance brand in their sales and marketing efforts. Every Car of Tomorrow will utilize IMPAXX™
Energy Absorbing Foam provided by Dow Automotive. NASCAR’s Car of Tomorrow will race in 16 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events in 2007, beginning with the race at Bristol Motor Speedway in late March. Other Dow Automotive technologies and products are being evaluated for future use as NASCAR continues to review its future plans and programs.
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FLOWSERVE OPENS QUICK RESPONSE CENTER AND TRAINING FACILITY IN GERMANY
Flowserve, Dallas, has announced the opening of a new administrative headquarters for its Flow Solutions Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMA) operations. Located in Essen, Germany, the facility houses a Quick Response Center (QRC) that provides local sales, service, support and manufacturing of seals and associated products, as well as a Learning Resource Center (LRC) that offers best-practices maintenance training programs for pumps and seals for employees and customers. The Essen QRC provides Flowserve customers with local access to spare parts inventory, repair, quick turnaround manufacturing, and CAD design, and technical services for sealing requirements. The QRC also
manufactures pump seals, mixer seals and piston rod packing rings for large reciprocating compressors, which are widely used in chemical refining and manufacturing applications.
For more information, visit www.flowserve.com. |
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I&J FISNAR OFFERS MICRO-DOT DISPENSING VALVES
I&J Fisnar now offers a selection of micro-dot dispensing valves for low- to high-viscosity fluids. The pneumatic Diaphragm Valve DV509 is particularly suitable for precise flow control of low- to medium-viscosity liquids, such as cyanoacrylates, reagents, UV adhesives and volatile substances where the wetted parts need to be separated from the air supply. The Positive Displacement Valve VDP150 is used for constant high repeatability deposits of medium- to high-viscosity fluids of 5,000-20,000 cps. Shot sizes can be fine-tuned by an integrated stroke adjuster in the valve. The PDV-1000 Auger Screw Valve & Control System is a series of precision screw-type valves suitable for
high-viscosity materials greater than 35,000 cps delivering repeatable deposits of > 0.00003cc – 0.01µl. Shot time intervals can range from 0.001-65.63 seconds. PDV-1000 can be used with filled and/or abrasive materials.
For more information, visit www.ijfisnar.com, call (201) 796-1477 or e-mail info@ijfisnar.com.
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WACKER OPENS TECHNICAL CENTER IN SINGAPORE FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN CUSTOMERS
To strengthen its Asian presence, Munich, Germany-based WACKER Group has opened a new technical center in Singapore. The facility will serve as a regional Center of Excellence for construction polymers, silicone emulsions, silicone resins and antifoam agents, with a focus on the development of applications in the construction, textiles, and pulp and paper processing sectors. The technical center will enable WACKER to tap the fast-growing markets in this part of the world. It will also allow the company to offer customers local product-development support and to promote internationally recognized quality standards in Southeast Asia. |
SARTOMER CO. NAMES NEW PRESIDENT
Sartomer Co., Exton, PA, has named Dr. Luigi Colantuoni as president, replacing Nicholas Trainer, who retired after 37 years with the company. Colantuoni will be responsible for general management of Sartomer. He also assumes responsibility for growing the hydrocarbon resins business in North and South America, with sales of $130 million in 2006. Colantuoni will focus on the company’s continued global expansion, particularly new investment projects in the Far East, the Americas and Europe.
For more information, visit www.sartomer.com. |
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