FOCUS ON: Dynasol Elastomers
Dynasol is a leading global producer of styrene-butadiene elastomers with a presence in more than 70 countries over five continents. Dynasol products -- including SEBS, SBS and SSBR (marketed under the trade names Calprene^® and Solprene ^®) -- are used in a variety of applications. Visit Dynasol at Booth #407 at the ASC Spring Convention in Savannah, GA, April 18-20, for help meeting your company's adhesive and sealant needs.  

For more information, visit www.dynasolelastomers.com. 

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Industry News

ALTANA ACQUIRES AQUAPRINT GMBH
Wesel, Germany-based ALTANA has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Aquaprint GmbH...more.

DOW PACKAGING AND CONVERTING TECHNICAL CENTER TO MOVE TO BUFFALO GROVE, IL
The Dow Chemical Co.'s North American Technical Service and Global Research and Development Center for packaging adhesives and coatings will move from Elgin, IL, to Buffalo Grove, IL, in early April...more.

HENKEL AMONG `WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES'
Henkel has been included in the list of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for the third year in a row...more.

INTERNATIONAL PAINT NAMES FIRE PROTECTION BUSINESS MANAGERS
International Paint Protective Coatings has announced that David Hunter and Bill Dempster will each assume the additional role of Fire Protection Business manager... more.

NORDSON ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS TO ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEMS GROUP
Nordson Corp. has announced a number of planned changes to the leadership of its Adhesive Dispensing Systems Group, based in Duluth, GA, effective April 5... more.

OMNOVA REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS ON STRONG VOLUME GROWTH
OMNOVA Solutions Inc. has reported net income of $7.8 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended Feb. 28, 2010... more.

PLASTICAN TO INCREASE MOLDING CAPACITY
In response to growing customer demand in several key markets, Plastican Inc. will invest in additional molds for rigid plastic pails... more.

RPM INTERNATIONAL ADDS TO TREASURY AND IT DEPARTMENTS
RPM International Inc. has announced the hiring of a global treasury manager and an information technology auditor... more.

New Products

ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING SOLUTIONS: Accessories
Atlas^® has announced the availability of three accessories for its new UVTest^TM fluorescent/UV condensation instrument... more.

GRIEVE CORP.: Universal Oven
This company has announced the availability of No. 945, an electrically heated, 500°F (~260°C) universal oven for various curing tasks... more.

MACTAC: Cell Holding Tape
MACtac's SOLARHOLD^TM HT-1002 and HT-2002 cell holding tapes offer superior bonding strength to many surfaces, including photovoltaic cells... more.