Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

IPC Pulse Survey Reveals Bullish Outlook for Electronics Market

The 12-month business outlook is positive according to 87.5% of the responding companies.

November 20, 2017

A preliminary survey in IPC’s new Pulse of the Electronics Industry global data service reveals a bullish outlook for most segments of the electronics industry, especially for equipment manufacturers and printed circuit board (PCB) fabricators.

Shell Begins Main Construction on Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex

This announcement follows the completion of the site preparation and detailed design and engineering work.

November 17, 2017

Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC recently announced the official start of the main construction phase of its petrochemicals complex in Potter Township, Pa.

H.B. Fuller Facility Receives LEED® Gold Certification

The new facility is one of only three facilities in the country to receive the Gold certification.

November 16, 2017

H.B. Fuller recently announced it has received LEED® Gold certification at its newest manufacturing facility in Surabaya, Indonesia.

Artecola Opens Plant in Colombia

The plant supplies to the markets of Peru, Ecuador, Panamá, Bolívia, Caribe and Colombia itself, among other countries.

November 16, 2017

Artecola Química recently announced it has opened a new industrial operation in Colombia.

Wacker Expands its Production and R&D Capacities in China

A total investment of €20 million (approximately $23.5 million) has been earmarked for these expansion projects.

November 15, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it plans to expand its production capacities for silicone and polymer products in China.

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Krawczyk Appointed Huber Engineered Materials President

Krawczyk remains a member of the HEM board of directors and Huber Management Council.

November 15, 2017

Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) recently announced that Dan Krawczyk has been appointed president.

Nordson EFD Completes Plas-Pak Industries Acquisition

Since the acquisition announcement , a systematic integration plan has been implemented.

November 14, 2017

Nordson EFD recently announced that Plas-Pak Industries, Inc. is part of its product family.

Covestro Announces Leadership Changes

MacCleary will be succeeded in his role as head of the polyurethanes business unit by Christine Bryant.

November 13, 2017

Covestro LLC recently announced that Jerry MacCleary, currently president and managing director, and head of the polyurethanes business unit in North America, will assume new responsibilities as chief executive officer and chairman of the board for the company.