ADHESIVE PACKAGING SPECIALTIES OFFERS EPOXY PACKAGING IN DUAL OR PRE-MIXED/FROZEN SYRINGES
Packaging for reactive adhesives, sealants or resins is now available in small, two-part epoxy delivery systems that allow a minimal amount of material to be dispensed at one time. Dual syringes provide on-demand mixing and dispensing of two-component materials in a controlled process. Pre-mixed and frozen are two-part resin systems in a single syringe that, once thawed, are ready for use. With either system, all packaging is done safely and accurately with no measuring and no dispensing gun needed.

For more information, visit www.adhesivepackaging.com, call (800) 222-1117 or e-mail sales@adhesivepackaging.com.

ANGUS CHEMICAL CO. TO BUILD R&D PLANT TO VALIDATE NOVEL NITROALKANE
ANGUS Chemical Co., Buffalo Grove, IL, has announced the construction of a research and development manufacturing plant to assist in the scale-up and validation of next-generation nitroalkane-based products. Located on the ANGUS manufacturing campus in Sterlington, LA, the new facility will support the development of novel processes and products for more than seven market segments, including latex paints, metalworking fluids, dispersants and rubber shortstops.

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APPLIED PRODUCTS INC. ACQUIRES CALDEX ENTERPRISES
Applied Products Inc., Minnetonka, MN, has announced the acquisition of Caldex Enterprises, a California-based company established in 1977 as a custom compounder of natural- and synthetic-based latex products. Applied Products is an assembly and process solutions company providing improvements for manufacturing in the areas of adhesives, adhesive dispensing equipment, and assembly tools and automation.

For more information, visit www.appliedproducts.com.

DOW POLYURETHANES COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF HYPERLAST SYSTEMS BUSINESS
Dow Polyurethanes, Midland, MI, has announced the completion of its acquisition of British Vita’s polyurethane systems business, Hyperlast Ltd. The Hyperlast acquisition includes elastomer systems enterprises in the UK and North America, as well as Autothane Ltd., a leading manufacturer of advanced automotive suspension components.

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SEALOCK ACQUIRES CONTROLLING INTEREST IN KRYSTAL NORPOL
Sealock Ltd., Andover, Hampshire, UK, has announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Krystal Norpol Sp z.o.o, a manufacturer of adhesives for the print and packaging industries, as well as other markets. Founded in 1993, Krystal has its office in Warsaw, Poland, and a factory at Minsk Manowiecki, 40 kilometers to the east of the Polish capitol.

For more information, visit www.sealock.co.uk.

VELSICOL INTRODUCES LOW-VOC COALESCING AGENT
Velate^® 375 is a new generation, low-VOC coalescing agent for waterborne paints and coatings. This product is ideal for manufacturers who require equivalent or better performance than other low-VOC coalescents currently available. Velate 375’s environmental advantages complement the product’s merits as a high-performance coalescing agent. Benefits include increased scrub resistance, low volatility and low odor. Velsicol developed Velate 375 to help the waterborne coatings industry comply with current and future regulations. It will help the formulator meet the most stringent regulations, including California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).

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