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IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee Calls for IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Participation

The technical conference will take place January 25-27, 2022.

June 9, 2021

The IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee is inviting engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders to submit technical conference abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2022.

PPG Products Used in United Launch Alliance Rocket that Launched Perseverance Rover to Mars

Products protecting the rocket include PPG DESOTHANE CA8200 Series HS polyurethane topcoat, PPG PR-2001 Class B rapid-curing fuel tank sealant, and PPG PR-1665.

June 8, 2021

PPG recently announced that it provided aerospace sealants, coatings, and adhesives to United Launch Alliance (ULA) for the ATLAS V 541 rocket that launched NASA’s Perseverance rover to Mars in July 2020.

LANXESS Appoints Palmer Holland to Distribute Colorant Additive Products

The agreement covers LANXESS’ Macrolex solvent dyes, Bayplast and Bayfast pigments, and Bayscript and Specialty dyes into both the plastics and CASE markets.

June 8, 2021

LANXESS Corp. recently announced that its Polymer Additives (PLA) business unit has contracted Palmer Holland to be a distributor for its colorant additives products in the U.S.

Huntsman Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

This is Huntsman’s 10th published sustainability report since launching its corporate sustainability initiative in 2010.

June 8, 2021

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has published its 2020 corporate sustainability report, “Brightening the Horizon: Innovative Solutions for a Low-Carbon Economy.”

Organizers Cancel 2021 European Coatings Show; Conference to be Held Online

The European Coatings Conference will still take place in digital form September 13-14, 2021.

June 7, 2021

Vincentz Network, organizer of the European Coatings Show, and NürnbergMesse recently announced that the event, previously scheduled for September 14-16, 2021, has been cancelled.

WACKER to Expand Nünchritz Site with New Liquid Resins Unit

Scheduled to go on stream at the end of 2022, the new unit will reportedly close important material loops and increase the cost effectiveness of WACKER’s integrated production system.

June 7, 2021

WACKER Group recently announced that it has started to build a liquid resins unit at its site in Nünchritz, Germany.

Conley Promoted to Midwest Regional Director for Mule-Hide

Conley will be responsible for achieving regional sales goals and will lead the region’s team of seven territory managers.

June 7, 2021

Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. recently announced that it has promoted Dan Conley to regional director for the Midwest.

Michelman and Omya Announce Canadian Distribution Agreement

Omya will be the exclusive distributor for Michelman's surface modifiers and wax emulsion product line to coatings markets in Canada.

June 4, 2021

Michelman recently announced a new distribution agreement with Omya, a global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.

Arkema Organizes Digital Coating Days

Partners and customers are invited to participate in Arkema Digital Coating Days.

June 4, 2021

On June 8, 2021, Arkema will hold a digital event to present its range of coating materials and dedicated strategy, followed by a series of technical webinars on June 9 and 10.

Builder Confidence is Stable while Concerns Regarding Building Materials Linger

The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index in May shows that builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes is unchanged from April.

June 3, 2021

Builder confidence held stable in May, despite growing concerns over the price and availability of most building materials, including lumber.