Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Electronics Orders Growing Slowly

Industry shipments and orders in April continued to grow but at a slowing pace.

June 5, 2018

Total North American PCB shipments in April 2018 were up 8.8% compared to the same month last year.

Huntsman to Build Polyurethanes Plant

Targeted for completion by the second half of 2019, the company’s investment will reportedly increase its systems production capacity in the region.

June 4, 2018

Huntsman Corp. recently announced plans to build a new polyurethanes systems facility in Dubai.

PPG Coating Qualified by Pilatus

The paint systems are reportedly qualified to Pilatus Specification PMS0600-52-01.

June 1, 2018

PPG recently announced that Pilatus Aircraft Ltd has qualified PPG exterior paint systems for all production aircraft.

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Clark Appointed Pilot Chemical COO

Clark will lead corporate operations from the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati.

May 31, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently named Mike Clark as its chief operating officer.

CREATIVE MATERIALS: Electrically Conductive Ink

May 31, 2018

127-50 is a new electrically conductive/resistive hydro-active ink and coating.

Douglas Joins Maroon as Account Manager

Douglas has a background in coatings, plastics and FDA-regulated goods.

May 30, 2018

Maroon recently announced the addition of Sara Douglas to the Avon, OH-based office as a CASE account manager.

Lightweighting Driving Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Growth

With increased emphasis on fuel efficiency and vehicular emission control, the reduction of vehicle body weight is reportedly gaining widespread importance throughout the world.

May 30, 2018

The global hot-melt adhesives market is expected to register a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period.

MASTER BOND: Adhesive

May 29, 2018

Silver-filled epoxy adhesive system EP3HTSDA-2 was developed for crucial thermal management applications.

Ferro Pigment Division Appoints Terra Firma as Distributor

The appointment covers all of the Ferro dry pigment lines.

May 29, 2018

Terra Firma recently announced it has been chosen by the Ferro Pigment Division to represent the company’s full product line in the Southeast, effective July 1.

American Chemistry Council Participates in EPA National Leadership Summit

Jessica Bowman ACC senior director of global fluoro-chemistry presented to attendees the historical and current uses of PFAS.

May 25, 2018

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently participated in the EPA’s National Leadership Summit to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).