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Manufacturers Take Action to Combat Coronavirus

I’d love to hear from you regarding some of the initiatives your company has undertaken in response to COVID-19.

March 25, 2020

Manufacturers of all sizes and in myriad industries have jumped into action to provide relief in the form of monetary and product donations, repurposed production lines, and more in order to combat the global threat of COVID-19.

Dow’s Knott Receives AWA Release Liner Industry Leadership Award

Alex Knott currently heads up a global team at Dow that has developed innovations in pressure-sensitive silicone release liner coating technology.

March 24, 2020

The AWA Release Liner Industry Leadership Award was presented to Alex Knott of Dow during the recent AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition in Amsterdam.

FEICA One-Component Foam Test Methods Approved as CEN Standards

The CEN standards that have been approved and now published relate to the testing of yield, expansion, application, mechanical strength, and insulation.

March 24, 2020

FEICA recently announced that a series of its one-component foam (OCF) test methods has been approved as CEN standards.

PANACOL: Low-Halogen UV Adhesive

Due to its high viscosity, Vitralit UC 1536 is particularly suitable for applications that require dimensional stability within the production process.

March 24, 2020

Panacol recently announced that it has launched Vitralit UC 1536, a low-halogen UV adhesive for the electronics industry.

Market Trends

TiO2 and the Coronavirus

The titanium dioxide industry, like the rest of the world, finds itself coping with the coronavirus epidemic.

Gerald Colamarino

March 23, 2020

TiPMC believes this scenario sets up the TiO₂ industry for a roller coaster impact throughout the next several months. The implications of a weaker Chinese economy will be involved in a balancing act with reduced Chinese production and increasing Chinese production costs.

Top 5 News that Sticks

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Postponement Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in the coronavirus-related postponement of the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference.

Susan Sutton

March 23, 2020

What impact is COVID-19 having on your business? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Advancing Adhesives

A New Route to High-Performance Flexible Adhesives and Coatings: 2K STPE/Epoxy Technology

Combining a silyl-terminated polyether with epoxy technology as a two-component system provides a balance of high-strength performance and flexibility with bonding properties similar to traditional epoxies.

Ruolei Wang

March 23, 2020

In the past half-century, the global market for sealants and adhesives in construction and industrial applications has experienced significant growth.

RPM International Expects Third Quarter Results at Higher End of Previous Guidance

RPM reports that the positive momentum of its 2020 MAP to Growth operating improvement plan contributed to good earnings leverage in the third quarter.

March 23, 2020

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it expects its financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended February 29, 2020, to be at the higher end of its guidance provided on January 8, 2020.

Ashland Announces Price Increases for 1-4 Butanediol and Derivatives in the Americas and Europe

The increases are effective April 1, 2020, or as agreements allow.

March 23, 2020

Ashland recently announced that it is increasing prices on 1-4-butanediol (BDO) and several derivative products.

Single-Family Housing Starts Increased in February, but Coronavirus-Related Challenges Lie Ahead

The economic impact of COVID-19 is putting demand for housing and construction projects at risk.

March 23, 2020

Single-family starts increased 6.7% in February 2020, while the multi-family sector saw a decline of 14.9%.

H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

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Iran War and Logistics Challenges Impact Adhesives and Sealants Pricing

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

Events

June 15, 2026

Adhesive and Sealant Council Executive Leadership Conference

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

September 14, 2026

Women in Chemicals Conference

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.

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