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Focke Meler Officially Opens New Headquarters Facility in Spain

Focke Meler celebrated the official opening of its new headquarters on January 31, 2020.

March 6, 2020

Focke Meler recently announced the completion of its new corporate headquarters in Arazuri, Spain.

Cool Customers: Premixed and Frozen Packages for Adhesives and Sealants

Premixed and frozen packages provide highly reliable convenience packaging for plural-component resins.

Jamie Ellsworth

March 5, 2020

Premixed and frozen (PMF) refers to plural-component resin systems delivered in syringes and cartridges that are premixed and frozen in dry ice.

CVC THERMOSET SPECIALTIES: Epoxy Resins, Tougheners, and Curatives for Oil and Gas Pipeline Applications

According to CVC, coverings and coatings made with its HyPox CTBN-modified epoxy resins can help protect pipelines from corrosion.

March 5, 2020

CVC Thermoset Specialties recently announced that it has developed advanced materials to help oil and gas pipeline engineers meet challenges such as corrosion, cathodic disbondment, and high-temperature resistance.

Worthen Industries Acquires Henkel’s Footwear Adhesives Business in Mexico

The acquisition includes a comprehensive portfolio of adhesive technologies, as well as experienced sales and technical support staff.

March 5, 2020

Worthen Industries recently announced that it has acquired Henkel’s footwear product line in Mexico.

BASF to Showcase Solutions for the Packaging Life Cycle at interpack 2020

In terms of mechanical recycling solutions, BASF has reportedly developed adhesives for flexible packaging that facilitate the separation of multi-layer structures.

March 5, 2020

At interpack 2020, which will be held in Düsseldorf on May 7-13, personnel from BASF and BTC Europe, BASF’s European distribution organization, will present a range of plastics, dispersions for adhesives, and resins and additives for printing inks and barrier coatings.

Southeast Asia Events Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2020 and SEMICON Southeast Asia 2020 have been postponed from May to September and August, respectively.

March 4, 2020

Organizers for Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2020 and SEMICON Southeast Asia 2020 have both announced postponements as a result of concerns related to COVID-19.

Avery Dennison Completes Smartrac Acquisition

According to Avery Dennison, Smartrac has a proven track record for developing and commercializing effective, high-value, and high-quality RFID products.

March 4, 2020

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Smartrac’s Transponder business for the purchase price of €225 million (approximately $248.1 million), subject to customary adjustments.

Wheeler Appointed to Graco Board of Directors

Kevin J. Wheeler serves as president and CEO of A. O. Smith Corp., a position he’s held since September 2018.

March 4, 2020

Graco Inc. recently announced that Kevin J. Wheeler has been appointed a member of the company’s board of directors, effective February 28, 2020.

Jowat Names von der Heide Head of Sales

Kay-Henrik von der Heide succeeds Ulrich Schmidt, who has left Jowat at his own request after more than 20 years with the company.

March 3, 2020

Kay-Henrik von der Heide has been appointed Jowat SE’s new head of Sales, taking on responsibility for all direct sales activities in the company’s “national” and “international” sales divisions.

HENKEL: Bookbinding Adhesive

Henkel’s new Technomelt GA 3980 Ultra reportedly features excellent heat and cold resistance, improved flexibility, and high adhesive strength, even on substrates that are difficult to process.

March 3, 2020

Henkel recently announced the introduction of Technomelt GA 3980 Ultra, a hot-melt adhesive that is reportedly suitable for all melting systems and can be used for bookbinding and a variety of binding applications.