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Global Chemicals Production Starts Soft Second Quarter

The American Chemistry Council’s Global CPRI shows that the second quarter started on a soft note.

June 7, 2016

The headline index fell 0.2% on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis in April.

Nordson ASYMTEK Receives Vision Award

Nordson ASYMTEK recently announced it received SMT China's 2016 Vision Award.

June 6, 2016

The awards recognizes companies for their achievements in China's electronics manufacturing industry.

Study Finds Discrepancies in Chemical Hazard Evaluation Tools

A comparative analysis of leading chemical assessment tools found that, when evaluating the same chemical, individual tools come to different conclusions regarding the hazard categorization of each chemical.

May 9, 2016

Such discrepancies may call into question the extent to which such tools can provide definitive and actionable information about chemical substances in consumer products without further analysis and contextual information.

Tape Summit 2016 in the Sunshine State

The PSTC's Tape Summit 2016 comes to Orlando to showcase the latest in PSA tape know-how.

May 2, 2016

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) will host the 2016 Tape Summit and Spring Membership Meeting May 2-6 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. The event will offer PSA professionals the chance to learn about the latest trends in PSA technologies and regulations, explore the exhibition space, and network with other industry professionals.

Editor's Memo

Service with a Smile?

No matter your job, a smile can go a long way toward making doing business more of a pleasure.

Teresa McPherson

May 2, 2016

I've just returned from the Spring Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring Convention and Expo, and noticed something that I don’t remember seeing as often at past industry events I’ve attended.

Mountjoy Named SOCMA Manager of Government Relations

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates recently hired Brittany Mountjoy.

April 20, 2016

Mountjoy will reportedly focus on international trade issues and managing SOCMA's IRCN.

ASC Drafts Sealants Product Category Rule

The Adhesive and Sealant Council recently announced that it has created the first draft of a Product Category Rule for North America.

April 19, 2016

The PCR sets the rules that industry should follow when conducting a Life Cycle Assessment.

TAPPI Announces Award Winners

April 4, 2016

TAPPI recently announced the recipients of its 2016 Paper and Board Division Technical Award and Leadership and Service Award.

Program Highlights for the Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring 2016 Convention

March 30, 2016

New technologies and innovations will be discussed at the upcoming ASC Convention and Expo.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in News About Sherwin-Williams’ Acquisition of Valspar

Last week, readers were most interested in news about Sherwin-Williams’ acquisition.

Teresa McPherson

March 28, 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.