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North American Printed Circuit Board Industry Sees Growing Backlog

Strong demand combined with supply chain shortages are leading to a growing backlog.

September 7, 2021

IPC recently announced the July 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

Sika Acquires Shenzhen Landun Holding

The combined offering will provide new growth opportunities in the fast-growing Chinese waterproofing market.

September 7, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has acquired Shenzhen Landun Holding Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of waterproofing systems in China.

Kraton to Increase Prices for Crude Tall Oil Refinery Products and Derivatives

Subject to any applicable contracts and obligations, the increase will be effective September 15, 2021.

September 3, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase across its crude tall oil refinery products and derivatives.

Avery Dennison Completes Vestcom Acquisition

Vestcom is a provider of pricing and branded labeling solutions at the shelf-edge for retailers and consumer packaged goods companies.

September 3, 2021

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vestcom for the purchase price of $1.45 billion, subject to customary adjustments.

Pastor Appointed Global Information Technology Manager for Chromaflo

James Pastor has more than 25 years of information technology experience with a broad range of technical platforms.

September 2, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies recently named James (Jim) Pastor its global Information Technology manager in the IT Department.

Nine New Members Join ASC in 2021

New member companies represent different aspects of the adhesive and sealant supply chain.

September 2, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has welcomed nine new members to its ranks since the start of the year.

DuPont Named Finalist for Two R&D 100 Awards

In the past eight years, DuPont has been named a finalist 17 times and has been the winner of six R&D 100 Awards.

September 1, 2021

DuPont Mobility & Materials has been named a finalist in the annual R&D 100 Awards for two of its solutions in the mechanical/materials category.

Arkema to Acquire Ashland’s Performance Adhesives Division for Nearly $1.7 Billion

According to Arkema, the acquisition aligns with the group’s ambition to become a pure specialty materials player by 2024 while supporting Bostik’s strong long-term growth ambition.

August 31, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business.

VanBriesen to Lead NSF Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems

VanBriesen’s main research interests are in sustainable natural and engineered water systems.

August 31, 2021

The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected Jeanne M. VanBriesen, Ph.D., to serve as division director for the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems.

Covestro and Hesse Produce Life Cycle Assessment of Wood and Furniture Coatings

According to Covestro, formulations with Bayhydur quix 306-70 dry as quickly as those with solvent-based crosslinkers, in contrast to coatings with low-VOC, water-based standard hardeners.

August 31, 2021

A study conducted by Covestro and coatings manufacturer Hesse GmbH & Co. KG focused on analyzing the life cycle assessment of different polyurethane wood coatings from raw material production to the applied coating in order to demonstrate the environmental impact of these systems and to reveal advantages and disadvantages for each technology.