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Henkel to Build Global Innovation Center for Adhesive Technologies

Once completed, the facility will house more than 350 employees.

September 18, 2018

Henkel recently announced it has laid the corner stone for the new global innovation center of its adhesive technologies business at the company’s headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany.

LINE-X and Ultimate Linings Form IXS Coatings

The merge reportedly combines both companies’ product lines to give industrial and manufacturing customers more choices for their protection and surface enhancement needs.

September 17, 2018

LINE-X® and Ultimate Linings® recently announced they have combined to form IXS Coatings.

U-C Coatings Completes Contechem Acquisition

The acquisition is reportedly High Road’s 50th transaction.

September 17, 2018

High Road Capital Partners recently announced that its portfolio company U-C Coatings has completed the acquisition of Contechem.

Dow Announces Investment Plans to Meet Silicones Demand

Additional expansion projects to increase capacity in Dow’s high-value performance silicones products and intermediates include a new specialty resin plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.

September 14, 2018

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced new low capital intensity, high return investments in its upstream and downstream silicones franchise.

MAPEI: Sound-Reduction Membrane

September 14, 2018

Mapesonic RM high-performance acoustic underlayment is designed to reduce the passage of ambient and impact sound transmissions for ceramic tile and stone installations.

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Silane-Modified Polymers Find Yet Another Application

Installation of large-format tile offers new opportunities for adhesive formulations.

Terry Potter, Ph. D.

September 14, 2018

In 2017, the U.S. ceramic tile market for flooring and wall installations was valued at $3.6 billion, representing 14.2% of the flooring market value with a growth year-over-year of 6.8%, according to Floor Covering Weekly (7/23/2018).

Charles Ross & Son Co. high-speed dispersers

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Disperser Safety Controls

September 13, 2018

High-speed dispersers from Charles Ross & Son Co. now feature two-hand safety controls for raising and lowering the mixing head.

RPM Acquires Nudura Corp.

Nudura will operate within the RPM specialty products group as a stand-alone operating unit of RPM’s Dryvit business.

September 13, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Nudura Corp.

Global Hybrid Adhesives Market to Rise 6%

Major market players are reportedly investing in the R&D to develop advanced products which can overcome the shortcomings of the conventional adhesives and sealants.

September 13, 2018

The global hybrid adhesives and sealants market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 6.02% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2023.