FOCUS ON: APS' Low-Cost, Two-Component Mixing Packages
APS packages two-component reactive adhesives and sealants in A-PAK flexible pouches, pre-mixed and frozen syringes and cartridge systems. Simple, safe and easy to use, A-PAK provides a combination packaging/mixing container for a variety of resin systems, such as epoxies, acrylics, urethanes, silicones, conductives, polysulfides, adhesives, and other materials.

For a FREE sample using your supplied material, call Adhesive Packaging Specialties at (800) 222-1117 or click here.

ASI E-News will return on January 5, 2010.

ASI's offices will be closed December 24-January 3.
Best wishes for a joyous holiday season!

DYMAX INTRODUCES LED SPOT-CURING SYSTEM
DYMAX Corp. launched its new BlueWave^® LED Prime UVA high-intensity spot-curing system and a new line of compatible adhesives at the recent Assembly Technology Expo (ATExpo) in Chicago... more.

EPOXIES, ETC. BUILDS NEW R&D LABORATORY
Epoxies, Etc., Cranston, RI, has announced the completion of a new R&D and Quality Control Laboratory... more.

FRANKLIN ADHESIVES & POLYMERS LAUNCHES NEW LINE OF HOT-MELT ADHESIVES
Franklin Adhesives & Polymers^®, a division of Franklin International, has introduced Acrynax^® adhesives, a line of acrylic polymer hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives that is good for both the environment and the manufacturer's bottom line... more.

GARLOCK VALVE STEM PACKING SELECTED FOR ISD GREEN PRODUCT AWARD
Garlock Sealing Technologies received the International Sealing Distribution Association's Eco-Award for Industrial Certification at the association's recent Sealing Summit in San Antonio, TX... more.

GRACO INTRODUCES NEW METERING SYSTEM
The new Graco PCF Metering System ensures a precisely controlled, continuous flow of single-component materials, resulting in smooth, consistent beads, dots and spray patterns... more.

HENKEL CORP. OFFERS NEW GEL THREAD SEALANT
Henkel Corp. has introduced a new thread sealant, Loctite^® 5452TM, specifically formulated for use on metal fittings found in high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic power systems... more.

NORDSON PROMOTES PEMBROKE TO PRESIDENT OF NORDSON EFD
Nordson Corp. has announced the promotion of Jeff Pembroke to president of its Nordson EFD operation... more.

SARTOMER AND CRAY VALLEY REALIGN BUSINESS UNITS
Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Co. and sister company Cray Valley, both part of Total's chemical branch, are realigning their organizations to better synchronize products and services with customers and markets effective Jan. 1... more.

SAVE THE DATE: Webinar
"The Value in Use Analysis Approach to Product Marketing"
Feb. 16, 11:00 a.m. EST
Presented by Jose Briones, director of Operations, SpyroTek Specialty Materials

Determining the value of a new product in the marketplace is one of the most pressing issues a commercial manager faces today. This webinar will present a new approach to mapping the value space for a product or service called the "Value Box." This tool combines conventional value approaches like cost-plus with more sophisticated methods like cost-in-use and value-in-use. The Value Box allows commercial managers to properly define marketing strategy and communicate it to his/her team and management. Examples relevant to the adhesive industry will be examined, and marketing research methods to determine the value-in-use of a product will also be discussed.

Dr. Jose A. Briones is currently the director of Operations for SpyroTek Specialty Materials, which supplies raw materials and consulting services to the adhesives, paint, paper, and construction industries. Briones has 18 years of technical and commercial experience in the chemical industry, holding marketing, innovation, sales, engineering, and research positions with companies including Celanese, Air Products and Chemicals, Elf Atochem, and Reichhold Chemicals. He holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Clemson University and is a graduate of the Business Administration Program at Wharton Business School.

UPDATE: Registration now open.  Click here.

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