Articles Tagged with ''expansion''

Berry Global Begins Shipments of Nonwoven Product for Hygiene Market from New Asset in China

With bi-component and high-loft soft capabilities, Berry reports that this is the third R5 startup in the world.

January 17, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it has commercialized and started shipping product from its Reicofil R5 asset in Nanhai, China.

Evonik Strengthens Focus on Adhesive and Sealant Solutions with New Silicone Production Facility in Germany

Additional capacities are for a range of silicone and nanotechnology products, including addition-curing silicones and silyl-terminated polymers that are used as binders for adhesives and sealants.

January 16, 2020

Evonik recently officially opened its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany.

PPG Completes $15.5 Million Investment in Research and Technology Center

PPG’s new facility accommodates more than 90 employees in various research and technology, manufacturing, customer support, and related service and administrative positions.

December 20, 2019

PPG recently marked the completion of a $15.5 million investment at its aerospace research and technology (R&T) center in Burbank, Calif.

Sika Opens Third Plant in Indonesia to Serve Growing Construction Market

With the new plant, Sika reports it is expanding production capacity in the Jakarta metropolitan area and ensuring it can satisfy the growing demand for construction materials in western Indonesia.

December 17, 2019

Sika recently announced that it has commenced operations at its new plant in Bekasi, Indonesia.

Addipel Expands with New Headquarters and Production Facility in Ohio

Addipel’s new 40,000-sq-ft warehouse and production facility includes in-house ribbon blenders, high-speed mixers, compaction mills, and custom packaging services.

December 11, 2019

Addipel recently announced that it has opened a new headquarters and production facility in Elyria, Ohio.

Nordson Advanced Technology K.K. Japan Moves to New Office and Demonstration Center

With the expanded demonstration center and office space, the company has consolidated its fluid dispensing and conformal coating, test and inspection, and plasma treatment equipment into one location.

December 5, 2019

Nordson Corp. recently announced that Nordson Advanced Technology K.K. Japan has relocated to new larger office and demonstration facilities in central Tokyo to deliver sales, service, technical training, and support to its customers and sales network in Japan.

AMETEK France Opens New Technology Center in Élancourt City

AMETEK France reports that its goal was to build a resource for showcasing the latest products and technologies from a variety of AMETEK businesses.

December 4, 2019

AMETEK France recently announced that it has established a Technology Solutions Centre as a regional headquarters in Élancourt City to support the growth of its electronic instrument and electromechanical product businesses in France.

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Dow R&D 100 Awards Garner Most Reader Interest

News from Dow regarding its R&D 100 awards drew the most reader interest last week.

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December 2, 2019

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AkzoNobel Breaks Ground on U.S. Wood Coatings Site Expansion

AkzoNobel reports that modernizing the site will make production more flexible and efficient and will enable the company to better serve all its customers and partners.

November 26, 2019

AkzoNobel recently announced that a groundbreaking ceremony has taken place at its North American wood coatings facility in High Point, N.C., to officially kick start a €50 million (approximately $55 million) investment that will transform the site’s manufacturing capability.

Brenntag North America Opens New Coatings & Construction Technology & Innovation Center in Pennsylvania

Brenntag reports that the new center is equipped to handle the industry’s latest formulation challenges and new application development in the adhesives, coatings, construction, elastomers, and sealants market segments.

November 22, 2019

Brenntag North America, Inc., part of the Brenntag Group, recently announced the grand opening of its new Coatings & Construction Technology & Innovation Center in Allentown, Pa.

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.