Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Nordson ASYMTEK Receives Service Award

The company was reportedly recognized for receiving the highest ratings for customer service for companies in the dispensing equipment category.

March 3, 2017

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced it has received the Circuits Assembly 2017 Service Excellence Award.

Rigid Packaging Adhesives Market to Reach $18 Billion

The market is expected to reach $18.2 billion by 2021 driven by an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%.

March 2, 2017

The global market for rigid packaging adhesives was estimated to be worth $14.7 billion in 2016.

DELO Receives ISO Certification

DELO also reportedly received recertification according to the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard.

March 2, 2017

DELO recently announced it has received ISO 14001:2015 certification.

Abramovich Appointed Head of Henkel Sales

Previously vice president of channel management, Abramovich has 30 years of sales and marketing experience.

March 1, 2017

Steven Abramovich has been named head of sales, Americas, for its electronics business.

Wacker Chemie Expands Binders Production

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced is expanding its existing production plants for polymeric binders in Germany.

March 1, 2017

The company is currently building another dispersion reactor with an annual capacity of 60,000 mt at its Burghausen site.

Accella to Purchase Covestro Spray Polyurethane Assets

Accella Polyurethane Systems LLC recently announced it has agreed to purchase certain assets of Covestro LLC’s North American spray polyurethane foam (SPF) business.

February 28, 2017

The sale is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter.

Gutierrez Named Pilot Sales Manager

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Bert Gutierrez is its new general manager for Latin America.

February 28, 2017

In his new position, he will oversee the growth of products and technology in all Latin American territories.

Smith Named Troy Executive VP, COO

Troy Corp. recently announced the election of W. Brian Smith by the board of directors to the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer.

February 27, 2017

Smith will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence throughout the organization.

Coatings Trends & Technologies Seeks Speakers

Paint & Coatings Industry (PCI) magazine recently issued a call for speakers for its Coatings Trends & Technologies (CTT).

February 27, 2017

The deadline for abstracts is April 14.

Plaza Group Acquires Truth Chemical

“The addition of Truth Chemical is an opportunity for immediate growth in clientele, an expansion of our product portfolio and expansion into industries not currently serviced,” said Randy Velarde, president and founder of The Plaza Group.

February 27, 2017

The Plaza Group, a leading international petrochemical marketing firm, recently announced it has acquired Truth Chemical.