3M ENDORSES EDUCATION PROGRAMS WITH IN-KIND GIFT OF $720,000
3M has made an in-kind contribution of 250 700 Series Super Close Projection Systems to the SME Education Foundation...more.

AVERY DENNISON AND POLYSACK ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
Dennison has announced an agreement with Polysack Plastic Industries Ltd. to exclusively distribute and sell Polyphane^TM Fit roll-fed shrink films...more.

CHARLES ROSS AND SON CO. OFFERS NEW RIBBON BLENDER
Ross has announced the completion of a new model in its line of ribbon blenders: The 42NSD...more.

ELIOKEM APPOINTS REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Eliokem has announced the appointment of regional directors in the U.S., India, China and Asia Pacific as part of its global strategy...more.

FABRICO HIRES SALES REP FOR ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS GROUP
Fabrico, the leader in design and manufacturing services for flexible materials, has announced the appointment of Jeremy Cooler as technical sales representative (TSR) for its new Assembly Technology Business Unit...more.

HARVARD APPARATUS OFFERS NEW SYRINGE PUMP
Harvard Apparatus has announced the availability of the PHD ULTRA^TM syringe pump, designed to meet today's most demanding standards in fluidics applications...more.

HENKEL AND LBP MANUFACTURING ANNOUNCE JOINT AGREEMENT
Henkel and LBP Manufacturing Inc. have launched a partnership that will leverage the extensive resources of Henkel with LBP's product line to provide unique packaging solutions while meeting market demands for more environmentally responsible packaging...more.  

HUBER COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION ON QINGDAO SILICA PLANT
Huber Engineered Materials (HEM), a division of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced that construction of its new dental silica plant is complete in the coastal city of Qingdao, China, in the Shandong province...more.
 
ROYAL ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS LLC OFFERS NEW LINE OF CONTACT ADHESIVES
Royal Adhesives and Sealants LLC recently launched a new line of Silaprene^® brand low-volatile-content contact adhesives and cements for use in the transportation, assembly, foam and furniture, HVAC, recreational vehicles, and marine industries...more.

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BEMATEK SYSTEMS INC. OFFERS WET MIXER

WISDOM ADHESIVES LAUNCHES NEW LINE OF HOT-MELT ADHESIVES

E-News Survey Results (8/18/09)

In your opinion, what business factor/issue (besides the economic recession) currently has the greatest impact on the adhesives and sealants industry?

Regulatory Issues: 25%
Raw Material Supply: 16.7%
Inventory: 8.3%
Green: 8.3%
Mergers/Acquisitions: 8.3%
Outsourcing: 8.3%
Construction: 8.3%
Trade Issues: 8.3%
Overcapacity: 8.3%

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