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IPS Adhesives Establishes Manufacturing Center of Excellence in North Carolina

The new center coincides with recent investments in production, as well as IPS’ efforts in centralizing its North American R&D and customer service activities at the facility.

May 6, 2020

IPS Adhesives recently announced that it has established a manufacturing Center of Excellence in its Durham, N.C., ISO 9001:2015-certified facility.

North American Printed Circuit Board Industry Sees Spike in Shipments Due to Pandemic

Shipments of printed circuit boards in North America increased 31.6% in March 2020, compared to the preceding month.

May 6, 2020

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries recently announced the March 2020 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

UV Curing of Adhesives and Sealants in Green Manufacturing

UV LED curing offers multiple environmental and productivity benefits compared to traditional mercury bulbs.

Craig Fillers

Laurel Yaste

May 6, 2020

One of the most popular solutions for utilizing adhesives, coatings, polymers, and resins in green manufacturing without resorting to solutions that require time or heat to cure/dry involves using ultraviolet (UV) radiation and a material that is capable of utilizing its energy to provide for a fast, on-demand cure.

MAPEI Receives Over 255 Indoor Advantage Gold Certifications from SCS Global Services

MAPEI product categories to receive certification include architectural coatings, sealants, and adhesives.

May 5, 2020

MAPEI recently announced that SCS Global Services has issued its Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality to over 255 of MAPEI’s products in the U.S. for low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

MASTER BOND: Electrically Conductive Die-Attach Epoxy

EP17HTS-DA reportedly meets NASA low outgassing specifications, and its service temperature extends from -80 to 550°F.

May 5, 2020

Master Bond EP17HTS-DA is a one-component, no-mix, die-attach epoxy that is electrically conductive and withstands high temperatures.

EPA and CDC Release Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Work and Living Spaces

The guidance provides step-by-step instructions for public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and homes, and falls in line with the Opening Up America Again guidelines.

May 5, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated guidance to help facility operators and families properly clean and disinfect spaces.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Sales Record is Top News

Last week, readers were most drawn to Sika’s first quarter sales record.

Susan Sutton

May 4, 2020

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Covestro Meets Guidance for 2020 First Quarter Despite Coronavirus Impact

Covestro’s core volumes decreased by 4.1% in the first quarter of 2020, compared to the prior-year quarter.

May 4, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it met its EBITDA guidance for the first quarter of 2020 in a business environment strongly impacted by COVID-19.

Mitsubishi Chemical Aims to Bolster its Technology Platform by Acquiring Gelest

Gelest produces silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and specialty monomers for advanced technology end markets.

May 4, 2020

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. recently announced that its Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. subsidiary has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Gelest Intermediate Holdings, Inc., the parent of Gelest, Inc.

Sustainable Adhesive and Sealant Formulations Hitting their Stride

A 100% post-consumer recycled raw material is delivering real value to adhesive and sealant formulators and end users.

Ken Thomas

May 4, 2020

Let’s face it, it’s a lot easier to talk about and set sustainability goals than it is to actually create and launch technically, operationally, and commercially viable greener formulas.