Articles Tagged with ''general business''

Ford Intensifies China Growth Plan

Ford plans to grow its China revenue by 50% by 2025 compared to 2017 and is focusing its business expansion on three areas.

December 29, 2017

Building on a decade of significant investments and growth, Ford recently outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure, and closer connections to Chinese customers.

FLUENCE ANALYTICS: Smart Manufacturing System

December 29, 2017

This company recently announced the release of its third-generation ACOMP product.

Krazy Glue Launches Pop-Up Store

A 263-lb pool table, a 48-lb teddy bear, a 130-lb home gym, and more were glued and suspended in the air for shoppers to view..

December 18, 2017

Krazy Glue recently announced it launched The Krazy Store, which opened its doors for one day in New York City, hanging some of the most sought after gifts up in the air.

Covestro Continues Production, Announces Debottlenecking

The company will invest around €200 million (approximately $234.4 million) to increase the cost competitiveness at the site by implementing various measures.

December 13, 2017

Covestro recently announced that it will continue production in Tarragona (Spain) beyond 2020.

RadTech Announces Startup Accelerator

RadLaunch intends to connect technology startups to UV and EB industry leaders.

December 13, 2017

RadTech recently announced the formation of RadLaunch, a technology accelerator intended to support early-stage startups and small businesses.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Michelman Makes Top News

Last week, news about Michelman’s expansion received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

December 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.

Michelman Holds Day of Service

Employees in the U.S., Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, China, Japan, Singapore and India reportedly gave back to their local communities.

December 6, 2017

Michelman recently held Commitment2Communty Day, the company’s 6th annual global day of service.

Michelman Donates to United Way

This donation is reportedly a more than 3% increase in from last year.

November 22, 2017

Michelman recently announced donations totaling $163,886 to the United Way of Greater Cincinnati.

Strategic Solutions

In Pursuit of Operational Excellence

Manufacturers should consider the value of a “back to basics” approach to production

W. Pete Smith

November 17, 2017

When I began my career in the chemical industry, my company’s initiatives impressed and intrigued me. The leadership would lay out our direction and focus, as well as the metrics by which we would measure success in the coming year. Eventually, I came to understand that, even with the push to improve profitability through various company initiatives, it makes good business sense to not lose sight of the measurable basics.

AGC Chemicals Celebrates 100 Years

Asahi Glass began the chemical business in 1917 to produce soda ash, a raw material in flat glass.

November 13, 2017

AGC Chemicals is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.