Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Editor's Memo: Happy New Year!

The beginning of a new year has long been time to reflect on the past year and make plans for a fresh start.

January 4, 2016

The beginning of a new year has long been time to reflect on the past year and make plans for a fresh start. For me, that fresh start came a bit early, as my computer’s hard drive decided to fail during the production of this issue.

Valentus Specialty Chemicals Acquires National Paint Industries

January 4, 2016

Huron Capital Partners LLC recently announced that its specialty coatings platform has acquired North Brunswick, N.J.-based National Paint Industries Inc.

ISOPA’s General Assembly Elects New President and Vice President

December 28, 2015

The European Diisocyanate and Polyol Producers Association (ISOPA) recently announced two new leadership appointments.

UNION TOOL: Laminator

December 23, 2015

A new lamination machine is now available for the expanded polystyrene industry.

U.S. Chemical Industry Growth Predicted to Outpace U.S. Economy

December 22, 2015

The business of American chemistry expanded 3.6% in 2015.

ASHLAND: White Paper

December 22, 2015

This company has made available a free white paper intended to help educate the industry about safety regulations.

Chem Show Reports Attendance

December 22, 2015

The 2015 Chem Show, at the Javits Center in New York, welcomed 5,170 registered attendees.

Bostik Opens Mexican Plant

December 21, 2015

Bostik recently announced it has extended its production capacities with a new hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives (HMPSA) plant in Monterrey, Mexico.

Huber to Acquire Albemarle Businesses

December 21, 2015

J.M. Huber Corp. recently announced that, through its Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) division, it has reached an agreement to acquire the Martinswerk mineral flame retardants and specialty chemicals businesses of Albemarle Corp.