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WACKER Invests in New Production Line for Silicone Specialties at Nünchritz Site

WACKER reports that it intends to significantly expand its production capacities for hybrid polymers and to further strengthen its focus on specialty chemical products with this investment.

November 18, 2020

WACKER recently announced that it will begin construction on a new production line for silane-terminated polymers at its site in Nünchritz, Germany, this year.

PSTC Board of Directors Announces Shift in Leadership, Officer Positions

Board appointments include Joe Tocci of Intertape Polymer Group Inc. as incoming president, Steve Flannery of Avery Dennison Corp. as vice president, Ed LaForge of MACtac North America as treasurer, and Michel Merkx of American Biltrite Inc. moving to past president.

November 18, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced a number of position changes to its board of directors.

Sales Flat for Ashland in 2020 Fiscal Fourth Quarter

Ashland’s sales were approximately $609 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, flat compared to the prior-year period and 6% greater than this fiscal third quarter.

November 17, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter of its 2020 fiscal year, which ended September 30, 2020.

H‐O Products Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The scope of H‐O Products’ certification includes the development and manufacturing of pressure-sensitive products for various industrial markets.

November 17, 2020

H‐O Products Corp. recently announced that it has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system.

DELO: Sealant for Electronics Connectors

DELO DUALBOND GE4918 reportedly offers very good pin sealing properties, increases connector life, and allows efficient production.

November 17, 2020

DELO recently introduced a light- and humidity-curing sealant for connectors that are often found in vehicle control units or sensors.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Applied Adhesives Acquisition

Applied Adhesives’ acquisition of Premier Packaging Solutions drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

November 16, 2020

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send your press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Sika Expands Shotcrete Admixture Production in France

Though COVID-19 has sparked a contraction in France’s construction sector this year, a recovery is forecast for 2021.

November 16, 2020

Sika has started production of shotcrete admixtures at its main plant in Gournay-en-Bray, France.

CIMBAR Performance Minerals Adds Palmer Holland to Distributor Network

Palmer Holland represents CIMBAR’s lines of barium sulphate, talc, magnesium hydroxide, sodium bentonite clays, and alumina trihydrate.

November 16, 2020

CIMBAR Performance Minerals recently announced the restructuring of its sales and distribution network to include Palmer Holland in the U.S.

Huber Carbonates Announces New Distribution Partnerships

The changes involve Huber’s ground calcium carbonate products for non-rubber industrial applications, such as paints and coatings, plastics, inks, grouts, mortars, stuccos, adhesives, caulks, and sealants.

November 13, 2020

Huber Carbonates, LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced a change in distribution partnerships in North America for its ground calcium carbonate business.