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Adhesives for Fiberglass Bonding

What are the best adhesives for bonding fiberglass components?

July 20, 2021

Called thermoset polyesters, these materials are glass fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyesters. They are also often referred to as “sheet molding compounds” (SMCs), “fiber-reinforced plastics” (FRPs), or simply “fiberglass.”

ICP Group Names Turner Chief Financial Officer

The appointment supports ICP Group’s strategic growth initiatives.

July 19, 2021

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP Group) recently announced that it has appointed Michael Turner to the role of chief financial officer.

DuPont Completes Laird Performance Materials Acquisition

Laird Performance Materials will be integrated into DuPont Electronics & Industrial’s Interconnect Solutions business.

July 19, 2021

DuPont announced that the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Laird Performance Materials.

World Economic Forum Poll Shows Social Distancing and Masks to Continue Despite COVID-19 Vaccinations

The poll was conducted in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the UK, and the U.S.

July 16, 2021

A majority of adults said they are likely to continue socially distancing and wearing a mask in public even if they are vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a recent IPSOS/World Economic Forum survey.

Henkel 3D Printing Facilities Receive Medical Device Manufacturing Quality Certification

The certification covers the design and manufacturing of biocompatible resins and other materials used to produce non-implantable medical devices.

July 16, 2021

Henkel's Concord laboratory and Dixon production facilities in California, which are dedicated to developing and manufacturing resins for 3D printing, have achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification.

Avery Dennison Breaks Ground on Concentrated Solar Thermal Platform in Belgium

The installation will supply carbon-free renewable solar energy to partially run the drying ovens on production lines used in the coating process of pressure-sensitive adhesive products manufactured at the site.

July 15, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently announced the groundbreaking for a new concentrated solar thermal (CST) platform at its production plant in Turnhout, Belgium.

ChemQuest Announces Leadership Appointments

Appointments include a chief commercial officer, vice president, and communications director.

July 15, 2021

The ChemQuest Group recently announced several key appointments, as well as a retirement.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Multilingual Website

Users are greeted with a language selector on the homepage that enables them to pick from nine different languages.

July 15, 2021

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe recently announced the launch of its new multilingual website, which was primarily commissioned to ensure that regional customers can access the platform in their native language.

Advancing Coatings

Covestro and AkzoNobel Collaborate on Trendy Surfaces for High-Tech Electronics

A new waterborne coating system simultaneously meets the high demands for quality and durability in today’s electronic products.

July 15, 2021

In the growing market for consumer electronics, manufacturers are looking for new aesthetic and functional solutions. It’s no longer just about trendy shapes and bright colors: consumers have discovered a preference for velvety-soft products with luxurious matte surfaces.

SONGWON and SABO Extend Partnership

The extended cooperation will allow the companies to focus on opportunities outside of Europe, particularly in automotive and agricultural applications and in the building and construction sector.

July 14, 2021

SONGWON Industrial Co. Ltd. recently announced that the worldwide exclusive distributorship (non-exclusive for Europe) with SABO S.p.A. for the SABOSTAB® HALS portfolio has been extended.