Articles Tagged with ''general manufacturing''

Hurricane Harvey’s Havoc on Ethylene

Ethylene is considered to be one of the key components in the chemical communities along the Gulf that will have a ripple effect in the U.S. throughout the industry with the damage that was done.

Joan Mantini

September 6, 2017

According to PetroChemWire, due to the floods from Hurricane Harvey, the state was forced to shut down almost all of its ethylene plants which make up 61% of U.S. ethylene capacity.

Supply Chain Operating Networks Accelerate Profitable Growth

A supply chain operating network facilitates the communication and operations between a company and partners.

Cindi Hane

July 3, 2017

The adhesives and sealants supply chain is complex. The diversity of applications means an assortment of customers. In addition, strong growth in housing markets, infrastructure spending, and automotive sales is occurring worldwide (with higher growth in Asia-Pacific), creating a unique set of fulfillment challenges.

NORDSON CORP.: Hoses

January 9, 2017

A new hose is available from this company.

Editor's Memo

How to Use the Buyers' Guide

Teresa McPherson

December 1, 2016

Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels. The Buyers’ Guide also includes supplier details for finished adhesives and sealants.

Huber Engineered Materials Launches Packaging System

Huber Engineered Materials recently announced the launch of a new packaging concept.

July 19, 2016

The new packaging system replaces paper bags with a conversion to more robust polyethylene bags.

ACC Applauds House Passage of Tariff Relief Bill

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently issued a statement on the House passage of the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016.

May 4, 2016

The bill reportedly will help eliminate import duties on raw and intermediate products that are not produced or available domestically.

3D BARRIER BAGS: Bag Liners

April 26, 2016

Liners are now available from this company for dry product packaging protection for bulk solids.

Case Study: Enhancing Efficiency in Adhesives and Coatings Manufacturing

Bulk bag weigh batching helps an adhesives and coatings manufacturer increase productivity.

January 4, 2016

A fire gutted a 9,000-sq-ft building at the Canadian head office and manufacturing and distribution center of the Henry Co., a manufacturer of commercial and residential foundation coatings, roofing products, caulks, adhesives, driveway sealers, and other building products marketed under the Building Envelope Systems® trademark.

Pittsburgh Hosts Adhesive and Sealant Council Fall 2015 Convention and Expo

Adhesive and sealant industry professionals can discover new technologies and innovations at upcoming ASC Convention and Expo.

October 1, 2015

This year, the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo will take place at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh. From October 19-21, industry professionals, end users, and researchers will have the opportunity to network, visit the exhibition space, and learn and participate in various lectures and courses.

CAST ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS: Circulation Heater

August 20, 2015

The new CAST-X 4000 circulation heater is reportedly positioned to be one of highest-capacity no-contact circulation heaters on the market.

In this webinar, Raphael Schaller, CTO of Collano, shares how his team envisioned their data to make it usable for AI-driven materials discovery. He reflects on what he would do differently if starting over, and how adopting the Citrine Platform has accelerated learning, collaboration, and innovation across the organization.