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Emerald Realigns Polymer Additives and Nitriles Businesses, Names Herbst General Manager

The polymer additives business will now be known as antioxidants and accelerators (AOA).

September 8, 2017

Emerald Performance Materials recently announced it is separating its Polymer Additives and Nitriles groups.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About Ingevity’s Acquisition Garners the Most Reader Interested

Last week, Ingevity acquisition news received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

September 5, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

WACKER Expands Technical Center in Dubai

The region’s increasing growth potential reportedly prompted the expansion of the local facility.

August 18, 2017

WACKER recently announced it is strengthening its presence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by expanding the service portfolio of its technical center in Dubai.

GreenMantra Receives $2.2 Million for Polymer Development

A demonstration plant will be constructed at GreenMantra's existing manufacturing complex in Brantford, Ontario.

August 14, 2017

GreenMantra Technologies recently announced it will receive $2.2 million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to be used toward construction of a demonstration plant.

Varela de la Rosa Appointed STI Polymer Technical Director

As the new technical director, Varela will lead STI’s research and development team in creating new products and advanced formulations.

July 19, 2017

STI Polymer recently announced that Luis Varela de la Rosa, Ph.D., has been appointed as technical director.

Wacker Chemie Opens Technical Center in Indonesia

The technical facility serves as a development and testing laboratory.

May 12, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its presence in southeast Asia by opening a new technical center.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Consistent Performance in a Waterborne Polyurethane Adhesive

What should we do about inconsistent performance in a waterborne polyurethane adhesive?

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

May 1, 2017

Scaling up products from the laboratory to field trials to full production can often be problematic, whether a new polymer is being developed or a formulated finished adhesive is manufactured. If bond failures are occurring during production, the plant may go back to the adhesive supplier and claim the adhesive is at fault.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives

Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

April 3, 2017

This month’s issue is all about materials. Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.