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IPC Urges Trump to Take Measured Approach in Tariffs on Electronics from China

The tariffs will reportedly increase the cost of technology products for U.S. consumers and businesses without an appreciable impact on the balance of trade between the two countries.

March 26, 2018

IPC recently expressed concern following President Trump’s announcement that he will impose significantly higher tariffs on electronics imported from China.

Ashland Receives Rebranding Award

Ashland received its awards of distinction.

March 26, 2018

Ashland receives the global specialty chemicals company recognition in the 2018 REBRAND 100® Global Awards.

Strategic Solutions

Beyond Adhesion

Disruptive innovation has impacted transportation applications of adhesives and sealants.

Aggie Lotz Daniel S. Murad

March 9, 2018

Broadly speaking, a market disruptor may include a technology, method, process, service, or channel with superior performance and customer benefits delivered at an attractive price point that can unexpectedly displace an incumbent. Porter’s Five Forces, created by Harvard Business School’s then-associate professor Michael E. Porter, Ph.D., has provided a framework for taking a “snapshot in time” of any potential threat to a business’ profits (not limited to a business losing its customers to an existing rival.

Lots to See and Do at the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo

Innovation and advanced technologies will be among the key topics at the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo.

Teresa McPherson

March 5, 2018

Some 700 industry leaders from 300 companies are here for the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo in Miami!

2018 ASC Convention and Expo Attendees Can Benefit from Multiple Networking Opportunities

The Expo, scheduled to take place from 3-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, provides a chance for exhibitors to show their products.

March 5, 2018

We hope you enjoyed last night's reception! Several additional networking opportunities are scheduled within the convention program.

Short Courses at 2018 ASC Convention and Expo

Separate registration is required for both short courses.

March 5, 2018

Two short courses are taking place along with the 2018 ASC Convention and Expo.

2018 ASC Convention and Expo Exhibitors List

March 5, 2018

This afternoon from 3-6:30 p.m., more than 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest products and technologies for the industry.

Indianapolis to Host American Coatings Show

March 1, 2018

At the last American Coatings Show event in 2016, more than 9,100 industry attendees and 559 exhibitors shared knowledge about recent developments in raw materials, laboratory and production equipment, testing and measuring equipment, and services for the coatings industry.

New GE Aviation Plant Seeks to Narrow Manufacturing Skills Gap

GE’s Lafayette operation, which opened in 2015, is in the throes of the fastest production ramp-up for a commercial jet engine since jetliners were first introduced in the 1950s.

February 26, 2018

After creating eight factories across the U.S. over the past decade, GE Aviation is working to narrow the “skills gap” facing many young Americans seeking jobs in today’s advanced manufacturing plants.

Sexual Harassment: What’s Happening?

Employers must actively look for ways to fight sexual harassment in the workplace.

Richard D. Alaniz

February 1, 2018

The tsunami of sexual harassment allegations reported on an almost-daily basis against so many rich, famous and powerful men raises a fair question: How will this affect the workplace where the not-so-rich-and-famous spend their workdays helping their company succeed?