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WACKER and Slovenian Distributor Co-Brand Silicone Compounds

January 17, 2014

WACKER and Slovenia-based silicone compounder Gomline d.o.o. recently announced they have agreed on co-branding of ready-to-use silicone-rubber compounds.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Evans Adhesive Personnel Announcement Takes Top Spot

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

January 13, 2014

The news that Evans Adhesive had hired David Speth drew the most reader interest last week.

NuSil Technology Receives Supplier Recognition Award

January 6, 2014

NuSil Technology LLC recently announced it has received a Supplier Recognition Award from medical device manufacturer Mentor.

EMERALD SPECIALTIES: Silicone Emulsion

November 27, 2013

This company, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, has released a new silicone product, SILMERA™ PR-27.

Market Trends: Sealant Demand Growing in Europe

The construction industry continues to control the demand for sealants.

November 1, 2013

The total demand for sealants is estimated at 533,860 tons in 2012, according to “Overview of the European Sealants Market,” a new report from IAL Consultants.

Editor’s Memo: And the Winners Are…

The construction industry continues to control the demand for sealants.

Susan Sutton

November 1, 2013

This issue of ASI is very exciting for our staff, because we’re able to announce the winners of the first-annual ASI Readers’ Choice Awards!

NuSil Technology Opens Netherlands Stocking Warehouse

October 17, 2013

NuSil Technology recently announced it has opened a new stocking warehouse in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Silicone Technology for Aerospace and Aircraft

Silicone’s versatility makes it a valuable asset for demanding industries.

Brian Burkitt Danielle Peak

October 1, 2013

Over the last 50 years, the aerospace and aircraft industries have used silicone in an ever-growing number of applications. Silicone inherently has high dielectric strength (typically ≥ 500 V/mil) and a large coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), allowing it to absorb stresses during thermal cycling.

Market Trends: China’s Silicone Sealant Market

Foreign suppliers are feeling the pressure from improved domestic technology in China’s neutral silicone sealant market.

September 5, 2013

Suppliers, customers and channel players in China’s silicone sealant industry agree that the best products come from foreign brands. They also agree that customers are demanding higher and higher quality sealant products.

Case Study: Runway Reconstruction

High-performance silicone joint sealants were selected in the construction of a new runway at Andrews Air Force Base.

September 5, 2013

Silicone joint sealants from Dow Corning Corp. were selected for use in the reconstruction of the primary runway at Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George’s County, Md.