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Eastern Coatings Federation Announces Officers, 2019 Dates

The next Eastern Coatings Show (ECS) will be held May 13-15, 2019, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.

September 29, 2017

The Eastern Coatings Federation recently announced its newly elected officers and newly appointed board members.

FEICA/EURADH Launch Adhesion Innovation Award

The joint EURADH and FEICA Award for Innovative Adhesion Science aims to stimulate the interactions between industrial and scientific activities.

September 28, 2017

FEICA recently announced the launch of the Award for Innovative Adhesion Science at its yearly European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Covestro Management News Receives the Most Reader Interest

Readers clicked on Covestro’s management news the most last week.

Teresa McPherson

September 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.

W.R. Meadows’ Boyle Appointed President of Construction Specification Canada

Boyle has been a member of CSC since 2000.

September 7, 2017

David Boyle has recently been appointed president of Construction Specification Canada (CSC).

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials and More

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of every adhesive and sealant formulation.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2017

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of every adhesive and sealant formulation. Our annual “Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview” examines some common chemicals and raw materials used in adhesives, sealants and coatings.

Focus on the Future of the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Key chemical industry topics such as sustainability, acquisition integration, innovation and more will be topics of the ASC Executive Leadership Conference.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2017

Top executives will gather at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2017 Executive Leadership Conference, scheduled to take place October 16-18 at the Westin LaPaloma Resort and Spa in Tucson, Ariz. The event promises to be an opportunity to network and learn from thought leaders in the industry. Topics to be discussed include key chemical industry developments as these relate to the adhesives and sealants industry, acquisition integration, innovation trends, and more.

Polyurethane Innovation Award Winners Announced

This award will be presented during the Polyurethanes Technical Conference, which takes place Oct. 2-4 in New Orleans.

August 29, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) recently announced BASF, The Chemours Co., and Covestro as the three finalists for the Polyurethane Innovation Award.

SOCMA Applauds EPA on Addressing Backlog of Pre-Manufacture Notices

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed review of the backlog of more than 600 pre-manufacture notices (PMNs) on new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

August 11, 2017

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) applauds the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Administrator Scott Pruitt on addressing backlog of pre-manufacture notices.

Builder Confidence Remains Solid in July, Despite Slip

All three HMI components reportedly registered losses in July, but are still in solid territory.

July 31, 2017

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes slipped two points in July to a level of 64 from a downwardly revised June reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium Program Announced

The program will include developments and trends in raw materials, applications, adhesives, and converting, as well as related technical equipment and market developments.

July 25, 2017

The program for the Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium, which takes place October 23- 25 in Munich, is now available.