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Vol. 6, Issue 18
3M AEROSPACE INTRODUCES EU-COMPLIANT FLAME RETARDANT TAPE 3M Aerospace has expanded its line of flame retardant tapes to include a bromide-free tape that meets environmental standards set by the European Union (EU 76/769/EEC). Glass Cloth Tape 398FR also meets FAA flammability standards for sealing cargo bay panels, ducts and windows on commercial and private aircraft. In addition, the tape meets Boeing Material Specification BMS 5-146 requirements for cargo-liner, joint-sealing tapes. Constructed with a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive, the flexible fiberglass cloth tape conforms to contours and bonds securely on contact. The high-strength adhesion tape is designed for extended use, resisting abrasion and wear, yet can be easily
removed. Also, the tape maintains adhesion in various climates and temperatures.
AKRON COATING AND ADHESIVES LAUNCHES NEW WATER-BASED ADHESIVE This company recently released ACA 161A, a new water-based adhesive designed to bond polypropylene (PP) and other engineering plastics to metals such as aluminum. Since new RoHS rules call for the phasing out of all polyvinylchloride-containing materials (PVCs), polypropylene is an attractive replacement for plastics that contain PVCs. Use of PP has been limited mainly because it is more difficult to achieve a strong bond to it. In almost all cases, a primer coat is required. In many cases, however, ACA 161A can provide a simple, cost-effective way to substitute polypropylene for PVC. Tests have shown that ACA 161A will provide a very strong bond (peel values of up to 32 lb in.)
between polypropylene and aluminum. Unlike most adhesives currently on the market that are used for this purpose, 161A can be applied directly to the material surface, eliminating the cost and assembly time required for primers. It can be applied to metal foil by gravure printing, reverse roll or wire-wound bar coating methods. If necessary, it can also be applied with a brush, paint roller or by spray coating.
APPLIED PRODUCTS INC. CONTINUES GROWTH IN SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA Applied Products Inc., Minnetonka, MN, has moved its West Coast distribution center from Rancho Dominguez, CA, to nearby Santa Fe Springs, acquiring an additional 20,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 5,000 sq. ft. of office space. The company is a leader in providing solutions for adhesives and adhesive-related equipment.
ASHLAND COMPOSITE POLYMERS NAMES GROUP ARNAUD TO DISTRIBUTE IN FRANCE Ashland Composite Polymers, Dublin, OH, has announced that Group Arnaud will solely represent it in France for distribution of all unsaturated polyester resins, gelcoats and epoxy vinyl ester resins. Ashland customers in France previously served by Brenntag will be transitioned to Group Arnaud over the next few months.
CELANESE FORMS JOINT VENTURE IN CHINA Celanese Corp., Dallas, TX, has partnered with a subsidiary of Tianjin Shield Fine Chemical Co. on a 50/50 joint venture in China to make, distribute and sell an industrial chemical used to make coatings and adhesives. The venture will focus on the vinyl ester of neodecanoic acid, which is used to make a range of applications, such as coatings and adhesives. The companies expect to have a plant up and running later this year or early in 2008.
FRANKLIN ADHESIVES ACQUIRES ACRYLIC HOT-MELT TECHNOLOGY Franklin Adhesives, Columbus, OH, has announced the acquisition of the technology and manufacturing assets of SI Group, Inc., as well as its range of acrylic hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives. Acrynax 100% solid acrylic hot melts have the performance properties of a solvent adhesive with the benefits and reduced operating expenses of hot-melt technology.
HENKEL RECEIVES INTEL’S PREFERRED QUALITY SUPPLIER AWARD Henkel, Irvine, CA, was named a recipient of Intel Corp.’s Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for outstanding performance in providing products and services deemed essential to Intel’s success. The company was recognized for its efforts in supplying Intel with die attach adhesives and underfill materials. Henkel and 43 additional PQS award winners were honored at a celebration in Burlingame, CA, on March 27. “We are extremely honored to be a recipient of this prestigious award,” says Patrick Trippel, president of the electronics group of Henkel. “Our entire team has an unyielding commitment to the development of superior quality electronics
materials and it is gratifying to have that dedication recognized by an organization like Intel that has such high standards.”
Additional information about the SCQI program is available here.
RPM REPORTS RECORD SALES AND NET INCOME FOR FISCAL 2007 THIRD QUARTER RPM International Inc. has reported record sales, record net income and record diluted earnings per share for its fiscal 2007 third quarter ended Feb. 28, 2007. Strong sales momentum in the company’s larger industrial segment continued, while consumer segment sales and earnings increased significantly over the comparable quarter one year ago. RPM’s record net sales of $679.5 million were up 10.9% from the $612.5 million reported in the fiscal 2006 third quarter. Organic sales growth accounted for 8.3% of the increase, with 1.3% of that amount representing net foreign exchange gains. Net acquisition growth was 2.6% of the total.
SOLUTIA APPOINTS MAROON MIDWEST AND GREAT LAKES DISTRIBUTOR Solutia Inc., St. Louis, has appointed Maroon Inc., Avon, OH, as its Midwest Specialty Additives distribution sales representative for Butvar® polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resins and aqueous dispersions, and Solusolv™ 2075, an ultra-low VOC coalescing aid. The distribution sales territory assigned to Maroon Inc. includes the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Ohio.
TRFA OFFERS TRIAL MEMBERSHIPS Believing that once a company samples the many benefits of membership in the Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) it will remain a member, the association is offering Trial Memberships for the remainder of 2007. Prospective member who join TRFA now pay only the $150 application fee — no annual dues — and receive the value of membership for the rest of 2007. Trial Membership benefits include a reduced registration fee for the 2007 Annual Meeting Sept. 9-11 in Savannah, GA, for one person per company, and an invitation to participate as a member of TRFA committees.
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