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RPM Subsidiary Carboline Acquires Dudick

The acquisition will strengthen Carboline’s position in the secondary containment linings market.

June 10, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Carboline subsidiary has acquired a provider of high-performance coatings, flooring systems, and tank linings.

CEOs Urge Action to Improve Electronics Manufacturing Ecosystem

A letter organized by IPC members argues that despite the outsized importance of electronics in the modern economy, the U.S. has for decades failed to sufficiently value the importance of electronics manufacturing.

June 10, 2021

More than 50 CEOs recently urged Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to take concrete steps to address challenges confronting the entire U.S. electronics supply chain.

How Can Adhesives and Sealants Improve Equipment Reliability?

When implemented correctly, adhesives and sealants can play a critical role in improving equipment reliability and lowering maintenance and operational costs.

Bryan Christiansen

June 10, 2021

Adhesives and sealants are an essential component of every equipment maintenance and reliability plan. With rapidly developing technologies and products, businesses need to stay on top of these trends. When implemented correctly, adhesives and sealants can play a critical role in improving equipment reliability and lowering maintenance and operational costs.

IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee Calls for IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Participation

The technical conference will take place January 25-27, 2022.

June 9, 2021

The IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee is inviting engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders to submit technical conference abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2022.

PPG Products Used in United Launch Alliance Rocket that Launched Perseverance Rover to Mars

Products protecting the rocket include PPG DESOTHANE CA8200 Series HS polyurethane topcoat, PPG PR-2001 Class B rapid-curing fuel tank sealant, and PPG PR-1665.

June 8, 2021

PPG recently announced that it provided aerospace sealants, coatings, and adhesives to United Launch Alliance (ULA) for the ATLAS V 541 rocket that launched NASA’s Perseverance rover to Mars in July 2020.

LANXESS Appoints Palmer Holland to Distribute Colorant Additive Products

The agreement covers LANXESS’ Macrolex solvent dyes, Bayplast and Bayfast pigments, and Bayscript and Specialty dyes into both the plastics and CASE markets.

June 8, 2021

LANXESS Corp. recently announced that its Polymer Additives (PLA) business unit has contracted Palmer Holland to be a distributor for its colorant additives products in the U.S.

Huntsman Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

This is Huntsman’s 10th published sustainability report since launching its corporate sustainability initiative in 2010.

June 8, 2021

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has published its 2020 corporate sustainability report, “Brightening the Horizon: Innovative Solutions for a Low-Carbon Economy.”

DELO AND INFOTECH: 3D Printing System

According to DELO, the system is suitable for prototype development and small-series production.

June 8, 2021

DELO has collaborated with Infotech, a Swiss-based company that recently introduced a fully automated system designed specifically for 3D printing liquid materials and multi-material structures, to help with the production of components with different physical property ranges.

From the Editor

Solving Equipment Challenges in the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

What are the most prevalent challenges experienced by manufacturing companies in their dispensing operations?

Susan Sutton

June 8, 2021

The ability to efficiently and accurately dispense adhesives, sealants, and other materials is absolutely vital in assembly operations. Companies that rely on manual methods run into issues with operator error, slow speeds, excessive waste, and other problems.

Organizers Cancel 2021 European Coatings Show; Conference to be Held Online

The European Coatings Conference will still take place in digital form September 13-14, 2021.

June 7, 2021

Vincentz Network, organizer of the European Coatings Show, and NürnbergMesse recently announced that the event, previously scheduled for September 14-16, 2021, has been cancelled.