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Ask Dr. Dave

Is handling one-component polyurethane adhesives and silicone sealants difficult?

Dave Dunn's October 2017 column

October 2, 2017

It sounds like you sell to several different markets. Although there is some overlap of silicone or polyurethane markets, they are often used in distinct applications.

Covestro Named ICIS Company of the Year

The ICIS Company of the Year analysis is based on year-on-year growth in sales, profits and margins for leading global chemical producers.

September 20, 2017

Covestro recently announced it has been named the ICIS Company of the Year by ICIS Chemical Business.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Covestro Management News Receives the Most Reader Interest

Readers clicked on Covestro’s management news the most last week.

Teresa McPherson

September 11, 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.

Polyurethane Innovation Award Winners Announced

This award will be presented during the Polyurethanes Technical Conference, which takes place Oct. 2-4 in New Orleans.

August 29, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) recently announced BASF, The Chemours Co., and Covestro as the three finalists for the Polyurethane Innovation Award.

Covestro Announces Adhesives Segment Management Changes

Markus Steilemann, Ph.D., will relinquish his position as head of the polyurethanes segment.

August 29, 2017

Covestro has announced managerial changes in its polyurethanes and coatings, adhesives, specialties segments, effective September 1.

Ask Dr. Dave

What is the best way to store my epoxy and acrylic adhesives?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 3, 2017

We use an acrylic UV adhesive to bond and coat a complex medical device, and get areas where there is incomplete curing. How can we improve this?

ROBNOR RESINLAB: Resins

August 1, 2017

The resins are reportedly both non-hazardous and have hazard-free labeling.

AkzoNobel Expands Distribution to Canada

The distribution agreement intends to enable access to Polibrid products throughout North America.

July 21, 2017

AkzoNobel recently extended its distribution agreement for Polibrid® coatings to include Canada.

Dow Expands Polyurethanes Service Center Network

The new center is reportedly equipped with technical and commercial capabilities to serve customers in Romania, Bulgaria and the wider Balkan region.

July 13, 2017

Dow Polyurethanes recently announced the opening of a new polyurethanes service center in Romania.

Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Announces Keynote Speaker

Mahzarin Banaji will examine the importance of diversity and inclusion in relation to the STEM disciplines

July 7, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council recently announced Mahzarin Banaji, Ph.D., reportedly a renowned Harvard University psychology professor, will deliver the keynote at the 2017 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.