I’ve been watching a lot of the FIFA Women’s World Cup matches, and the level of competition has really kicked up since the 2015 event. It’s great to watch experienced, well-honed teams like England and France work together with such skill and efficiency. I can’t help but draw parallels to the successful partnerships we see between distributors, raw materials and chemicals suppliers, and manufacturers and end users in the adhesives and sealants industry.
FLEXcon will use the narrow web embossing machine during the development of new microstructures.
June 28, 2019
FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that it has acquired a narrow web embossing machine with a portion of the funds received from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grant awarded to Carpe Diem Technologies.
The composites sub-segment is expected to be the fastest-growing substrate in the global MMA adhesives market.
June 28, 2019
The global methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesives market was valued at approximately $10.6 billion in 2018 and is projected to cross $13.5 billion by 2024.
SEMICON West will reportedly take aim at global electronics manufacturing industry disruptors with programs and pavilions focused on critical areas of industry growth.
June 28, 2019
The 49th SEMICON West will be held July 9-11, 2019, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Reportedly ideal for processing high-value and delicate applications, the tumble blender is often provided in a sanitary all-stainless steel construction and imparts gentle agitation.
June 27, 2019
The VCB-0.25 tumble blender is reportedly suited for specialty blends with extremely minor active components and additives.
Arkema has taken part, with an investment of $20 million, in a Carbon Growth Funding Round to support the next generation of fully integrated digital manufacturing platforms with a deeper collaboration, cutting-edge materials, and innovative solutions.
June 27, 2019
Carbon® and Arkema, through its Sartomer business line, recently announced a strategic partnership through an investment in capital to deliver a new era of materials performance and supply chain model for Carbon’s manufacturing partners.
In addition to working together in technical and safety support for customers, Gazechim and Nouryon will also jointly develop new projects and commercial opportunities.
June 27, 2019
Nouryon recently announced an expanded partnership with distributor Gazechim Group, which the company expects will improve access to thermoset products for customers in France, Italy, the UK, and Ireland.
Maroon Group’s CASE and technical sales and support team will promote Ingevity’s tackifier products and leverage its customer network to promote Ingevity’s adhesive solutions for a broad array of applications.
June 26, 2019
Ingevity recently announced the appointment of Maroon Group LLC the exclusive U.S. distributor for its WestRez rosin ester product line.
Fiber-reinforced polymer components with structural foam ribbing and reinforcements can save more than 40 kg of weight per car vs. conventional all-metal designs.
June 25, 2019
In a joint study, Henkel and RLE International have examined and validated the potential of high-performance structural foam for lightweighting in automotive body and closure parts.