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North American Printed Circuit Board Industry Sees Healthy Increase in Consecutive Monthly Sales

Compared to the preceding month, June 2020 shipments of printed circuit boards in North America rose 19.7%.

August 17, 2020

IPC recently announced the June 2020 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

Yonker Joins Maroon Group’s CASE Midwest Team

Maroon Group reports that Todd Yonker brings a wealth of experience and knowledge gleaned from technical and commercial roles in the CASE industry.

August 14, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that Todd Yonker has been named a senior account manager for the CASE Midwest team, covering Michigan and Northwest Ohio.

BASF’s Forward AM Partners with Shapeways to Enable Additive Manufacturing Production at Scale

A co-branded website reportedly uses Shapeways’ proprietary technology and allows consumers to learn more about Forward AM materials.

August 14, 2020

Forward AM, a BASF company, has partnered with Shapeways to offer customers the ability to order 3D-printed items online made with Forward AM material.

Lex Reynolds to Retire from The Reynolds Co.

Neel Reynolds, currently serving as president, will succeed Lex Reynolds.

August 13, 2020

The Reynolds Co. recently announced the retirement of Lex Reynolds, CEO, effective August 31, 2020.

Michelman BPI certified compostable coatings

Michelman Coatings Achieve Compostable Certification from Biodegradable Products Institute

The BPI-certified coatings are reportedly proven to biodegrade in an industrial compost environment and can be used in typical quantities in the applications for which they are designed, with minimal limitations.

August 13, 2020

Michelman recently announced that several of its products have complied with the specifications established by the American Society for Testing and Materials standards ASTM D6400 and D6868 per the terms and conditions of Biodegradable Products Institute’s (BPI) certification program for compostable products.

Ross reverse lift double planetary mixers

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Reverse-Lift Double-Planetary Mixers with CIP and Purged Controls

A reverse lift in the double-planetary mixer reportedly facilitates improved rigidity and more uniform blade-to-vessel clearances without relying on the floor to be completely level.

August 13, 2020

Charles Ross & Son Co. recently announced that its double-planetary mixer is available in a reverse-lift design that raises the vessel to the mixing position, rather than lowering the agitator assembly.

DuPont Structural Adhesives Recognized by Altair Enlighten Award

DuPont’s BETASEAL X2500 was named a runner-up, while its BETAMATE 1640 was named a finalist.

August 12, 2020

DuPont recently announced that it has received finalist and runner-up designations in the 2020 Altair Enlighten Award competition, an awards program in the automotive industry dedicated to vehicle lightweighting.

Clarkson Named President of DriTac Flooring Products

Yale Block and Myrna Block, formerly president and vice president, respectively, remain involved with DriTac’s future.

August 12, 2020

DriTac Flooring Products, LLC recently announced that David Clarkson has been named its new president.

Copeland Named Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at RPM

Scott Copeland joined RPM in 2012 as director of corporate development, before being promoted to serve as senior director of corporate development and, most recently, senior director of financial planning and analysis.

August 11, 2020

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Scott Copeland has been named vice president of financial planning and analysis.

Covestro company vision circular economy

Covestro Announces New Corporate Vision Focused on Circular Economy

Over the long term, Covestro plans to align its entire production, its range of products and solutions, and all areas to the circular concept.

August 11, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it considers itself to be on a clear course and well-positioned for the rest of the year, following a challenging first six months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.