Articles Tagged with ''silicones''

PANACOL: Glob Top adhesives

January 3, 2017

This company has developed two new adhesives with a low halogen content.

Enhancing Assembly Line Efficiencies with Silicone Foams

Silicone foams offer greater flexibility and production efficiencies to boost assembly line productivity.

Michael Hartmann

January 2, 2017

The global manufacturing industry has faced many challenges and has had to adapt to growing megatrends across the globe to remain competitive. Manufacturers have had to become more customer focused and flexible to keep up with consumers who are better informed about products on the market and expect new and improved products on demand.

Ask Dr. Dave

What has been your experience using silicone caulks, both interior and exterior?

Dave Dunn's December 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 1, 2016

Longtime readers of this column may note that I have always been a fan of silicone sealants; however, I worked for a manufacturer of these materials for many years, so I hope I can be totally objective. I have no doubt that the durability and longevity of silicones cannot be exceeded in most applications. However, I can offer you several observations from my personal experience using them at home.

UV Adhesives Market to Grow 9%

The UV adhesives market is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2021.

October 20, 2016

The rising use of UV adhesives in the medical, glass bonding, and electronics industry is expected to impact growth.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in News About Ashland Last Week

Last week, news about Ashland’s corporate identity announcement garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

October 17, 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.

Chase Acquires Resin Designs

Chase Corp. recently announced that it has acquired Resin Designs LLC.

October 5, 2016

In 2015, Resin Designs reportedly had revenue in excess of $11 million.

Auto, Packaging, Construction Lead Adhesives and Sealants Market Growth

The adhesives and sealants market size is forecast to exceed $40 billion and $9.5 billion by 2023, respectively.

July 29, 2016

Automotive, packaging and construction have traditionally been high consumption application avenues for the industry.

Wacker Expands Elastomer Production

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its silicone elastomer production capacity in Jincheon, South Korea.

June 28, 2016

The new facilities will include production plants for silicone sealants, specialty silicones, and liquid silicone rubber.

BRB Silicones Opens Malaysian Plant

BRB Silicones recently announced that its BRB Malaysia plant opened on June 2.

June 13, 2016

With the official grand opening of the new silicone synthesis plant, BRB has expanded its Malaysian industrial footprint.

Shin-Etsu Silicones Announces Personnel Appointments

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America recently announced the expansion of its RTV sales team.

May 25, 2016

The expansion includes two new hires and two promotions.

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.