FOCUS ON: TAH Industries Webinar

"Improving Efficiency and Reliability in Two-Component Mixing and Dispensing Processes"

This webinar, hosted by Craig Blum, Adhesive Packaging Systems business manager for TAH Industries, is designed for engineers, production operators and adhesive and sealant manufacturers looking for ways to improve the overall handling and dispensing of their two-component materials.

Featured Topics:

·         Working with two-component materials
·         Static mixing technology
·         How to choose the appropriate dispensing method
·         How to choose the appropriate static mixer

Date: Feb. 24, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Duration: 1 hour
Registration fee: $0

Registration Link: http://eo2.commpartners.com/users/asi/index.php

CHARLES ROSS AND SON INTRODUCES NEW HORIZONTAL PASTE MIXERS
Charles Ross & Son Co. now offers a line of Model 42HD Horizontal Paste Mixers designed for full-vacuum operation and internal pressure up to 5 psig.

For the full press release, go here.


EVONIK NAMES WELP HEAD OF POLYESTERS & ADHESIVE RESINS PRODUCT LINE
Evonik, Marl, Germany, has announced that Dr. Martin Welp recently took over as head of its Polyesters & Adhesive Resins product line.

For the full press release, go here.


FLOWSERVE OPENS NEW QUICK RESPONSE CENTER IN PORTAGE, INDIANA
Flowserve Corp., Dallas, has announced the opening of its newest Quick Response Center (QRC) in Portage, IN. The 10,000-sq.-ft. facility will provide full machining, welding and service capabilities for Valtek and Kammer valve customers. Flowserve has QRCs in five other states for maintenance, repair and manufacturing for its customers.

For the full press release, go here.


JAYGO OFFERS NEW SIGMA-BLADE MIXERS
Jaygo Sigma-Blade mixers are available in sizes from ¼-gal to 1,000-gal and offer the following features: an ASME coded jacket; tilt discharge; cored blades of various designs; and a new drive design. An optional high-torque drive system is available, monitored by a PLC unit that can also control the safety functions and instrumentation of the mixer.

For the full press release, go here.

RPM SUBSIDIARY ACQUIRES SWISS SEALANTS COMPANY
RPM International Inc., Medina, OH, has announced the acquisition of Karochemie AG, a leading supplier of sealants to the construction markets in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, by RPM subsidiary Tremco illbruck International GmbH.

For the full press release, go here.

Fred Krautz has joined Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc., Plymouth, MI, as Western region account manager.

For the full press release, go here.

SIKA ACQUIRES IOTECH GROUP LIMITED
Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland, has announced the acquisition of Iotech Group Limited, a formulator, producer and supplier of polyurethane liquid membranes and intermediates with headquarters in England and subsidiaries in the U.S. and Belgium.

For the full press release, go here.

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