H.B. Fuller Co. has announced the opening of a regional technical center in Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, China, with a view to promote in-market research, development and applications testing. The
Clariant’s Functional Chemicals Division and Dalton, GA-based XL Performance Chemicals have embarked on a strategic alliance to provide the $2.3 billion worldwide foam-control market with products for a diverse array
WACKER POLYMERS recently announced a change in the names of its Airflex®, Flexbond®, Flexcryl® and Vinac® products. All vinyl acetate homopolymer, vinyl acetate-ethylene and acrylic copolymer grades will now be
Amos E. Holt, vice president of environmental, safety and quality systems for Southwest Research Institute®, San Antonio, has been named president-elect of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), New
Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland, has announced the acquisition of Iotech Group Limited, a formulator, producer and supplier of polyurethane liquid membranes and intermediates with headquarters in England and subsidiaries in
Fred Krautz has joined Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc., Plymouth, MI, as Western region account manager. Krautz brings with him over 15 years of extensive industry experience with meter/mix and
RPM International Inc., Medina, OH, has announced the acquisition of Karochemie AG, a leading supplier of sealants to the construction markets in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, by RPM subsidiary Tremco illbruck
Flowserve Corp., Dallas, has announced the opening of its newest Quick Response Center (QRC) in Portage, IN. The 10,000-sq.-ft. facility will provide full machining, welding and service capabilities for Valtek
Evonik, Marl, Germany, has announced that Dr. Martin Welp recently took over as head of its Polyesters & Adhesive Resins product line. Welp joined Evonik in 1999. In 2004, he
Venture Tape Corp., a subsidiary of 3M, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Compac Corp.’s pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape assets from Lamtec Corp. Terms of the
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