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Scarborough Named Vice President of Collaborative Innovation at ChemQuest

For the past 25+ years, Victoria Scarborough has reportedly advanced technology in the public and private sectors.

February 27, 2020

The ChemQuest Group, Inc. recently announced the addition of Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D., in the position of vice president of Collaborative Innovation.

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Cultivating the Coatings Industry: 2020 American Coatings Show and Conference

The American Coatings Show will run simultaneously with the American Coatings Conference this year, offering show and conference attendees more networking and business opportunities.

February 27, 2020

Coatings professionals are gearing up for the 2020 American Coatings Show and Conference (ACS/ACC), which will be held March 31-April 2 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Huntsman Completes Icynene-Lapolla Acquisition

The acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla is reportedly aligned with Huntsman’s strategy of growing its downstream polyurethanes business.

February 26, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla, a North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications.

ViscoTec Asia Moves to Larger Facility

ViscoTec Asia’s new facility reportedly includes more office, lab, and storage space, as well as a larger meeting room.

February 26, 2020

ViscoTec Asia recently announced that it has completed its move to a new facility.

CREATIVE MATERIALS, INC.: Conductive Epoxy Paste

According to the company, this epoxy adhesive is useful in wearable applications, especially those requiring wash durability of more than 100 wash cycles.

February 25, 2020

Creative Materials, Inc. recently introduced GPC 251A/B2612, a two-component 100% solids, silver-filled conductive epoxy adhesive.

Azelis Americas Appoints Zamudio Sales Director in Mexico

Based in Mexico City, Lucia Zamudio is tasked with building out Azelis’ CASE and Plastic Additives sales team and related functions in Mexico.

February 25, 2020

Azelis Americas, LLC has hired Lucia Zamudio in the position of Sales director for the CASE division, Mexico, to lead the Azelis Americas CASE and Plastic Additive business in Mexico.

ASYMTEK Receives Best New Product and Service Excellence Awards at IPC APEX 2020

A closed-loop flow control system earned ASYMTEK the New Product Introduction award, while the Service Excellence Award was presented as a result of high customer service ratings.

February 25, 2020

ASYMTEK, a part of Nordson Electronic Solutions, recently announced that it received two awards at IPC APEX Expo 2020: New Product Introduction and Service Excellence.

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Leadership Change at Adhesives Technology Draws Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in the new president of Adhesives Technology.

Susan Sutton

February 24, 2020

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Improving Shipment Efficiencies in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Challenges exist within many transportation departments, including a lack of drivers, new hours of service rules, fluctuating demand, and higher prices.

David Cahn

February 24, 2020

According to Grand View Research, the global adhesives and sealants market was valued at $52.6 billion in 2017 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.6% from 2018-2025. Increasing demand from automotive, construction, packaging, furniture, footwear, and pressure-sensitive applications are primary factors driving growth.

Dow Board to Appoint CEO Fitterling to Serve as Chairman; Wyant to Join Board and Shaw to Retire

Jill Wyant will stand for election to Dow’s board, while Ruth G. Shaw will retire from the board accordance with the company’s director tenure requirements.

February 24, 2020

Dow recently announced that its board of directors plans to appoint CEO Jim Fitterling to be chairman following the company’s annual meeting of stockholders on April 9, 2020.