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.

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Industry News

ASHLAND RESINS USED IN AWARD-WINNING COMPOSITE APPLICATIONS
Resins from Ashland Performance Materials were used in the majority of projects recognized with Awards for Composite Excellence (ACE) from the American Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA)... more.

DOW DECLARES FORCE MAJEURE FOR PHENOL IN AMERICAS
The Dow Chemical Co. has declared force majeure for phenol in the Americas due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control... more.

IPC URGES EU LEADERS TO INCORPORATE SCIENCE IN ROHS DIRECTIVE RECAST
IPC has released a white paper urging members of the European Union (EU) Council and Parliament to ensure that the revised RoHS Directive be scientifically based and fully aligned with the REACH Regulation... more.

LAMB NAMED TAPPI FELLOW FOR 2010
Cheryl M. Lamb has been designated as one of nine TAPPI Fellows for 2010...more .

MACTAC ANNOUNCES NEW OPERATIONS SERVICES DIRECTOR
MACtac, a global supplier of pressure-sensitive adhesive products, has announced the promotion of Paul LeMay to director of Operations Services...more.

SYRGIS EXTENDS RELATIONSHIP WITH VIACHEM
Syrgis Performance Specialties has extended its partnership with Viachem Ltd. for sales and marketing representation for its MAXGARD^® UV light stabilizers...more.

TECHCON SYSTEMS APPOINTS EASTERN TERRITORY SALES MANAGER
Techcon Systems has appointed Karl Fischbeck as eastern territory sales manager (TSM) for the Americas... more.

New Products

EXTRUSION DIES INDUSTRIES: Slot Die
Extrusion Dies Industries LLC (EDI) has announced the availability of a new slot die for coating continuous-web substrates that provides consistent, streak-free application of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs)... more.

H.B. FULLER: Multilingual Microsite
H.B. Fuller Co. has enhanced its microsite with five additional languages - German, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French and Italian... more.

NORDSON ASYMTEK: Dual Simultaneous Jetting
Nordson ASYMTEK has announced the availability of dual simultaneous jet dispensing... more.

SULZER MIXPAC USA: Dispensing Cartridges
Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc. has announced the availability of its new Q Series 1500 mL Cartridges featuring a leak-free mixer connection and self-bleeding Quadro pistons... more.