Articles Tagged with ''general business''

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Finding the Oz in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

It will take courage, brains and heart to allow success for all in the industry.
Lex Reynolds
November 10, 2017
When I was a child, one of my favorite movies was “The Wizard of Oz.” What an amazing piece of work it was, with music that remains timeless. I will never forget how, whenever Walt Disney announced that it would be showing this classic, I could hardly contain myself until the day arrived. My whole family would gather around our cabinet-model television that looked more like a chest freezer than a TV, and woe to anyone whom dared speak once the show began. I will never forget how much my family enjoyed the show―and still does to this day. They certainly don’t make them like that anymore.
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Is Your Company the Next Blockbuster?

Sparking new innovation can help companies succeed.
Steve Blue
November 1, 2017
Is your company the next Blockbuster? Not a blockbuster hit, but Blockbuster, the company that owned the video rental market until it was upended by an innovative competitor, Netflix. One thing is for certain: If your company isn’t innovating, all of its products or services eventually become commodities. Or they’re toppled by the next Netflix.
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W.R. Meadows Signs Agreement with ARCOM

The companies have worked together to create customized versions of MasterSpec® sections.
October 25, 2017

W.R. Meadows and ARCOM recently announced that W. R. Meadows product data and customized specifications are available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers, and design professionals.


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Ross Marks 10 Years in India

RPE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Charles Ross & Son Co.
October 19, 2017

Ross recently announced the 10 year anniversary of Ross Process Equipment (RPE).


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A Holistic Approach to Adhesive Selection

Choosing the right adhesive starts with finding a supplier you trust.
James (Jim) E. Swope
October 2, 2017
Adhesive selectors, whether published guides or human, typically begin with determining which adhesive product or products will adhere to the substrate. That approach is necessary for repair applications, and may even be necessary for fixing a production issue on-the-fly. Engineers working in assembly need to consider the functionality of the device first. Adjusting substrate materials, processes, or joint designs may also be considered, but not automatically required. Next, testing to verify performance is necessary—and strongly recommended.
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Smart Manufacturing
Guest Editorial

Why Smart Manufacturing is a Dumb Idea

Many CEOs have turned away from the astonishing potential of the workforce and turned toward automation instead.
Steven L. Blue
October 2, 2017
Someone asked me recently my thoughts on smart manufacturing—the so-called IT revolution in the factory. They couldn’t believe that I didn’t see smart manufacturing as the salvation of American manufacturing. Don’t misunderstand me; smart manufacturing has a place in reviving American manufacturing.
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Huron Capital Co-Founds Brudner Polymer Corp.

Through Brudner, Huron Capital plans to invest in adhesive and sealant companies serving a variety of geographies and end markets.
September 22, 2017

Huron Capital has co-founded Brudner Polymer Corp. with David Brunori to build a platform company in the adhesives and sealants industry.


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Pilot Chemical Marks 65 Years

The company was founded on that date in 1952 in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., by John Morrisroe.
September 22, 2017

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has celebrated its 65th anniversary on September 19.


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