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Department of Commerce Establishes Industrial Advisory Committee for Microelectronics

The Industrial Advisory Committee will consist of expert leaders representing a range of organization sizes from industry, federal laboratories, and academic institutions.

December 6, 2021

The U.S. Commerce Department has established a high-level committee to advise the U.S. government on matters related to microelectronics research, development, manufacturing, and policy and is now seeking to recruit top-level candidates to serve on the committee.

Hexion Announces Agreement to Sell Epoxy Businesses to Westlake Chemical

The transaction includes approximately 1,300 associates and eight manufacturing facilities globally.

December 3, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that, as a result of its ongoing strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its epoxy-based Coatings and Composite businesses.

Chromaflo’s Tellman Achieves Certified Composites Technician Instructor Status

Keith Tellman joins a group of 51 total certified instructors across the U.S.

December 3, 2021

Keith Tellman, technical service representative for thermosets at Chromaflo Technologies, recently achieved the Certified Composites Technician–Instructor certification through the American Composites Manufacturers Association.

ASC Reelects Board of Directors

Reelected members of the ASC board will serve a three-year term.

December 2, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the reelection of members to its board of directors, as well as changes to its executive committee.

PPG Produces 3D-Printed Ramp Seals for Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules

The ramp seals are PPG’s first commercial sale of 3D-printed components.

December 2, 2021

PPG recently announced that it has supplied Lockheed Martin with sets of six custom-designed ramp seals for the aft loading ramp of the C-130J Super Hercules military tactical airlifter.

Bostik Provides Repair Solutions in International Yacht Race

Provided adhesives were reportedly chosen for their fast curing, high strength, and resistance to moisture, humidity, and chemicals.

December 1, 2021

Bostik recently announced that its adhesives, including solutions from the Born2Bond™ engineering adhesives range, comprise part of a repair kit that was offered by Arkema, Lalou Multi, and Bostik to all 79 teams in the Transat Jacques Vabre (TJV) multi-day yacht race.

Supply-Side Disruptions Push Single-Family Housing Production Down in October

Overall housing starts decreased 0.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.52 million units.

December 1, 2021

Single-family housing production lagged in October 2021 due to supply chain effects for materials and ongoing access issues for labor and lots.

Berry Global Achieves Record Net Sales in Fiscal 2021

Net sales grew by 22% and 18% in the quarter and fiscal year, respectively.

November 30, 2021

Berry Global Group Inc. recently reported its results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2021, ended October 2, 2021.

Lintech Named Envirospheres Distribution Partner in the U.S.

Lintech International LLC to manage Envirospheres’ portfolio of high-performance, white hollow ceramic microsphere products for the U.S.

November 30, 2021

Envirospheres Pty. Ltd. has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Lintech International LLC.

Sika Expands Mortar Production Capacity in China

The expansion is the company’s response to high demand in the region.

November 29, 2021

Sika has expanded its production capacity in the rapidly growing Chinese construction market with the opening of a new mortar production facility in Jiaxing City, in the province of Zhejiang in Eastern China.

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.

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Department of Commerce Establishes Industrial Advisory Committee for Microelectronics

Hexion Announces Agreement to Sell Epoxy Businesses to Westlake Chemical

Chromaflo’s Tellman Achieves Certified Composites Technician Instructor Status

ASC Reelects Board of Directors

PPG Produces 3D-Printed Ramp Seals for Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules

Bostik Provides Repair Solutions in International Yacht Race

Supply-Side Disruptions Push Single-Family Housing Production Down in October

Berry Global Achieves Record Net Sales in Fiscal 2021

Lintech Named Envirospheres Distribution Partner in the U.S.

Sika Expands Mortar Production Capacity in China

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