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DAP: Textured Concrete Sealant

Premium Textured Concrete is a textured latex sealant that simulates concrete, allowing users to achieve more accurate color matching to common concrete material.

June 23, 2020

DAP reports that its new Premium Textured Concrete, which is formulated with a textured finish to seamlessly blend with concrete, offers superior elongation and extension recovery for a more durable and long-lasting seal.

McConway Named President of IXS Coatings

Prior to assuming his new role, Barry J. McConway served as the executive vice president of IXS Coatings and Ultimate Linings LTD.

June 23, 2020

IXS Coatings recently announced that Barry J. McConway has been appointed its new president.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Sika’s acquisition of Modern Waterproofing Group garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 22, 2020

Has your company made an acquisition? Please send your news releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Henkel and Origin Collaborate to Help Meet Demand for COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Swabs

Working cooperatively with Origin, Henkel supplied knowledge and technology to help design a nasopharyngeal swab that could be 3D printed at scale.

June 22, 2020

In collaboration with Origin, Henkel recently announced that it has leveraged its ability to carry out biocompatibility and mechanical testing at its facility in Concord, Calif., and provided a range of 3D-printable medical photopolymers designed for use on Origin’s material development systems.

Admix Inline Mixers Awarded EHEDG Certification

According to Admix, the certified mixers feature design modifications to the rotor and seal technology in order to meet the standards for hygienic equipment design.

June 19, 2020

Admix, Inc. recently announced that its DynaShear inline mixers have been certified by the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) for meeting strict guidelines for hygienic design and cleanability.

Digital Transformation Projected to Affect $500 Billion of the Global Chemicals and Materials Industry

Digital technologies like sensors, computer vision, analytics, and robotics will be key enablers of the chemicals market’s transition to outcome-based business models over the next 20 years.

June 19, 2020

The chemicals and materials industry has mostly seen only incremental innovation in recent decades, with growth coming primarily from expansion into new geographic markets.

NYNAS: Napthenic Oils

Nynas reports that its naphthenic oils act as viscosity modifiers in sealant formulations, reducing the cost for producers as a partial replacement of silicone fluids.

June 19, 2020

Nynas recently announced that it has added NYFLEX 201B and NYFLEX 2005 to its silicone fluid replacement portfolio.

H.B. Fuller Expands with New Office in South Africa

H.B. Fuller’s South Africa office will support sales in local currency, offer ex-stock deliveries, and provide technical service.

June 18, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced the opening of a new business office in Johannesburg, South Africa, as well as a network spanning three warehouses across the country, to support its growth plans in the region.

PSTC Plans Fall Member Business Meeting in October

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council will hold its Fall Member Business Meeting October 27-29 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

June 18, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council recently announced the opening of registration for its Fall Member Business Meeting.

Product Profile

B-Staged Epoxy Meets Airbus Standards for Flame Retardancy and Toxicity

Adhesives and sealants must meet stringent requirements for use in aircraft and other applications.

June 17, 2020

Master Bond EP36FR is a specialized one-part epoxy that meets Airbus specifications for toxic gas emissions per AITM 3.0005, Issue 2 in the flaming mode and Section 7.4 of ABD0031, Issue F.