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Silicone Solutions Marks 20th Anniversary

March 29, 2016

Silicone Solutions Inc. recently announced its 20th anniversary took place this year.

CHEMQUEST GROUP: Product Development Tool

February 15, 2016

TechValu™ is a new product development tool that can be scaled fit a company’s requirements.

Four Ways to Improve Communication at Work

It is possible to build better workplace relationships by communicating clearly and confidently.

Vivian Ciampi

February 1, 2016

Throughout my more than two-decade tenure as an executive coach and vice president in corporate America, I have seen millions of dollars senselessly lost due to ineffective communication.

Transforming the World through Technology

Experts believe these three technologies will have great potential in the next five years.

February 1, 2016

The Internet of Everything, cloud computing/big data and 3D printing are three of the technologies most likely to transform the world during the next five years, according to IHS Technology.

Regulatory Review

The TSCA Miracle of 2015

Passage of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is almost a reality.

Mark Collatz

February 1, 2016

Anyone who has read even a few of my previous columns knows I have a cynical streak. I could blame it on my 30 years spent in Washington, D.C., but I suspect I’ve always been a “glass half empty” sort of guy. However, I have now seen that miracles can happen and I have to believe what took place in the Senate with the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) reform bill just before year’s end qualifies.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in 3M Sales Announcement

News about 3M selling its foam adhesive business garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

February 1, 2016

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.

U.S. is Now Preferred Location for New Factory Capacity to Serve Domestic Market

January 19, 2016

Of manufacturers planning to add production capacity over the next five years for goods consumed in the U.S., more plan to add that capacity in the U.S. than in any other country.

Focus On: Henkel is Connecting to Success

Effectively capturing regional opportunities is crucial to success for adhesives and sealants manufacturers in today’s manufacturing environment.

Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.

January 4, 2016

Doing business in the Asia-Pacific region today is not the same as it was 50 years ago. Around the region, countries are pushing for greater connectivity through initiatives like China’s Belt and Road Initiative (B&R) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) efforts to integrate and harmonize regulatory regimes.

Focus On: H.B. Fuller Grows through Acquisitions

Acquisitions in adhesives and sealants can help fast-track engineering adhesives innovation.

January 4, 2016

In today’s world of rapid innovation, manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to gain a competitive edge. H.B. Fuller intends to put its latest acquisition to work to fast-track engineering adhesives innovation in markets such as automotive; electronics; solar; wind; maintenance, repair and operations (MRO); appliance; and heavy machinery.

Case Study: Managing Energy Use in Manufacturing

A new energy management service will help Berry Plastics meet its utility and waste reduction goals.

January 4, 2016

Berry Plastics Group Inc. has selected Ecova, an energy and sustainability management company, to provide services that will assist in reducing its waste generation and consumption of electricity, natural gas, and water.