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Creating Flow in High-Variety Environments

To fully achieve lean operations, adhesives and sealants manufacturers must take a different approach to continuous improvement.

Kevin Duggan

February 1, 2017

Adhesives and sealants manufacturers face unique challenges compared to other industries when undergoing lean or continuous improvement initiatives, including chemical reactions, vessels, batch sizes, curing times, long setups and required cleaning, regulatory mandates, and very technical processes that must be tightly controlled.

Taking the Lead of the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

ASC President William Allmond discusses what he brings to the association, as well as his plans for 2017 and beyond.

Teresa McPherson

February 1, 2017

William (Bill) Allmond became president of the Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) in August 2016, after serving as vice president of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates for 10 years. Here, he discusses what he brings to the ASC, as well as his plans for 2017 and beyond.

Adhesive and Sealant Council Convention and Expo Comes to Atlanta

New technologies and trends will be discussed in Atlanta at this year’s ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo.

February 1, 2017

From April 3-5, experts from across the adhesive and sealants industry will come together at the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Annual Spring Convention and Expo in Atlanta. The event offers speakers, short courses, an exhibition, and multiple networking opportunities for industry experts, clients, end users, and researchers to interact.

ACS Releases Statement on Immigration Executive Order

The American Chemical Society recently released a statement expressing its concern over the Presidential Executive Order on Immigration.

February 1, 2017

The ASC is concerned about the effect this order may have on the freedom of scientific exchange among scientists and students.

OMNOVA Announces Business Structure Changes

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced its intention to establish a new reporting structure with two segments.

January 31, 2017

One segment will focus on OMNOVA’s specialty businesses and one on the company’s more mature businesses.

Azelis Extends Agreement with Lonza

Azelis recently announced it has signed an extended distribution agreement to offer Lonza’s materials protection ingredients.

January 16, 2017

The agreement will cover Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Benelux, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Ukraine.

Elmer’s Glue Saves a Penguin Chick’s Life

Elmer’s recently announced its adoption of Elmer, a Humboldt penguin chick at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

January 9, 2017

What could have been a life-threatening situation was saved when zookeepers mended the eggshell using Elmer’s Glue.

EPA Amends Risk Management Program for Chemical Facilities

The EPA recently finalized a rule amending its Risk Management Program regulations.

January 5, 2017

This rule will help prevent chemical accidents and their effects.

Editor's Memo

Welcome to 2017!

The start of a new year is an optimal time to look to the past and make plans for the next 12 months.

Teresa McPherson

January 2, 2017

The start of a new year is an optimal time to look to the past and make plans for the next 12 months. Here at ASI, we are constantly looking for new and more efficient ways to bring you the content you rely on.