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Hexion’s Rogerson Returns from Medical Leave

George Knight, who served as acting CEO, continues in his role as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

September 15, 2020

Hexion Inc. recently announced that Craig Rogerson, chairman, president, and CEO, has returned from medical leave.

BYK-GARDNER: Color, Gloss, and Surface Texture Analyzer

Like our visual judgement, the new spectro2profiler reportedly measures color, gloss, and surface structure simultaneously in a robust, portable tool.

September 15, 2020

BYK-Gardner recently announced the launch of its new spectro2profiler, an instrument to measure color and gloss, as well as the 3D topography of the surface texture.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Drawn to Executive Appointment in Meridian Adhesives’ Electronics Division

An announcement from Meridian Adhesives Group regarding the appointment of Brandon Willis as president of its Electronics Division drew the most reader interest last week.

September 14, 2020

We’ve gotten a lot of personnel news lately. Why is the industry seeing so many movers and shakers? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Five Key Trends Shaping the Future of Tech Innovation Across All Industries

The five trends that are shaping the post-COVID-19 future include infection prevention, remote commerce, improving resiliency, greater agility, and macroeconomic impacts.

September 14, 2020

The pandemic has drastically changed the landscape for businesses across all industries, forcing immediate changes that will often have long-term consequences.

Skilled Labor Fund Receives Grant from The Home Depot Foundation and National Association of Home Builders

The Skilled Labor Fund was founded in 2017 with a mission to fund trade school scholarships and alleviate industry labor shortages.

September 14, 2020

The National Housing Endowment’s Skilled Labor Fund recently announced a new grant from The Home Depot Foundation and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

North American Printed Circuit Board Industry Sales Increase 10.1% in July

While total North American PCB shipments were up 10.1% in July 2020 compared to the same month last year, they fell 15.7% compared to June 2020.

September 14, 2020

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

Waterborne Symposium Issues Call for Papers

Papers are invited pertaining to new and emerging technologies related to materials, processes, production, characterization, application, and markets in the field of surface coatings.

September 11, 2020

Abstract submission for the 48th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids, and Powder Coatings Symposium is now open.

NSF Advances Artificial Intelligence Research with New Nationwide Institutes

With an investment of more than $100 million over the next five years, NSF’s Artificial Intelligence Institutes represent the nation’s most significant federal investment in AI research and workforce development to date.

September 11, 2020

The U.S. National Science Foundation recently announced it is establishing new artificial intelligence (AI) institutes to accelerate research, expand America’s workforce, and transform society in the decades to come.

Kraton Seeking Regulatory Approvals for Block Copolymer Use as Disinfectant

Depending on the regulatory approval process or certification requirements by country, Kraton believes that BIAXAM could be used as a coating on personal protective equipment (PPE) and as a replaceable peel-and-stick film for a broad range of applications.

September 10, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it is seeking regulatory approval for BIAXAM, a sulfonated polymer technology with long-lasting self-disinfecting properties that has been demonstrated in studies to quickly inactivate up to 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) and other microbes.

SONGWON and First Quality Chemicals Enter Distribution Partnership for Mexico

Under the new agreement, First Quality Chemicals is the exclusive distributor in Mexico for SONGWON’s SONGNOX CS antioxidants, SONGSORB CS ultraviolet absorbers/hindered amine light stabilizers (UVA/HAL), and SONGCURE CS photoinitiators.

September 10, 2020

SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. recently announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with First Quality Chemicals for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) markets.