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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.

Adhesion Society Issues Call for Abstracts

Abstracts must be submitted online on or before September 15.

July 7, 2017

The Adhesion Society recently issued a call for abstracts for its 2018 annual meeting.

Platte River Equity Invests in MFG Chemical

The company will continue to be led by current president and COO Keith Arnold.

July 7, 2017

Grace Matthews Inc. and MFG Chemical Inc. recently announced that Platte River Equity III, L.P. has completed a recapitalization of MFG Chemical.

Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Announces Keynote Speaker

Mahzarin Banaji will examine the importance of diversity and inclusion in relation to the STEM disciplines

July 7, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council recently announced Mahzarin Banaji, Ph.D., reportedly a renowned Harvard University psychology professor, will deliver the keynote at the 2017 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

PSTC Tape Summit Honors Past, Looks to Future

The tapes-focused event celebrated the 40th anniversary Tech Seminar.

July 3, 2017

From May 15-19, nearly 300 pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape professionals—including scientists, professors, CEOs, VPs and sales professionals—gathered at the Mandalay Bay Las Vegas Convention Center for the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Tape Summit 2017.

RadTech Europe Program Announced

The program will feature developments in photochemistry, photoinitiators, formulations, coatings, equipment, and printing; innovations in materials and applications, including 3D printing; and legislative issues.

June 28, 2017

More than 60 speakers will cover wide-ranging topics of current interest and relevance, centered around new UV/EB and UV-LED technology developments and applications.

SMTA Querétaro Achieves Official Chapter Status

The chapter is now recognized as an official and active chapter of the SMTA.

June 15, 2017

The SMTA recently announced that the SMTA Querétaro Chapter has successfully completed the formation process.

FEICA 2017 Will Focus on Innovation

More than 500 industry professionals are expected to attend the conference and exhibits at FEICA 2017.

June 1, 2017

FEICA’s 2017 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference and Expo takes place September 13-15 in Forte Village, Santa Margherita di Pula, Sardinia, Italy. The event consistently attracts more than 500 industry professionals from around the world.