A number of factors, primarily viscosity and shear input, are considered when selecting the correct mixing technology for an adhesive formulation.
August 7, 2023
Utilizing its collective experience as a provider of specialty mixing equipment to the adhesive industries, Ross discusses the factors to consider when selecting a mixer for adhesive production.
The materials group and solutions group both reported losses, yet with the implementation of cost-saving solutions, the company remains optimistic for the next quarter.
Financial performance for the quarter that resulted in a 32% decline in year-over-year adjusted EBITDA led to the decision to close its titanium dioxide manufacturing facility.
As market drivers accelerate the adoption of polyurethane reactive hot melt adhesives away from solvent-borne solutions, the use of polycaprolactone technology in reactive hot melt adhesive applications is examined.
A study conducted by Ingevity has fully characterized the performance of a 4,000 MWt caprolactone diol versus that of a commercially available polyester diol.
Despite the decline in year-over-year sales, Arkema highlights the positive momentum in its sustainability strategy, its advantageous acquisitions, and its move towards specialty materials.