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Avery Dennison self adhesive N95 mask

Avery Dennison Partners with Global Safety First to Produce Self-Adhesive N95 Masks for Healthcare Professionals

The new N95 masks reportedly adhere gently to the face with double-coated, skin-friendly adhesive.
May 14, 2020

Avery Dennison recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Global Safety First, LLC (GSF) to produce and distribute a self-adhesive, NIOSH-certified N95 mask as part of the company’s efforts to provide innovative personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 


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Dow Places 22nd on 2020 Top 50 Companies for Diversity List

According to Dow, its areas of focus included activating 10 global employee resource groups to drive engagement and accelerate progress across a number of business priorities.
May 14, 2020
Dow recently announced that it has earned the 22nd place on the 2020 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, which was announced at a virtual event hosted by DiversityInc.
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New-Prods

SIKA: Silane-Terminated Polymer Sealant

According to the company, the product is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications and bonds well to various substrates, including metal, polycarbonate, FRP, and wood.
May 14, 2020

Sika Corp.’s Sikaflex-501 is a one-component silane-terminated polymer (STP) universal sealant.


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Performance and Sustainability: Soy-Based Adhesives and Sealants Excel in Wide-Ranging Applications

U.S. soy delivers on sustainability and performance for myriad industries and products—including adhesives and sealants.
May 13, 2020

Renewable by nature, soybean oil is used in a diverse array of bio-based products. From biofuels for vehicles and resins for car and farm machinery parts to spray foam insulation and lubricants, versatile U.S. soy delivers on sustainability and performance for myriad industries and products.


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ASC Announces 2020 Scholarship Program Recipients

The scholarship recipients will be formally announced on November 5 at ASC’s Annual Convention and EXPO in Louisville.
May 13, 2020
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently awarded scholarships totaling $7,000 through the ASC Scholarship Program to five outstanding students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees.
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Awards

Two PPG Facilities in Ohio Receive Recognition for Environmental, Health, and Safety Initiatives

PPG's Barberton location was presented with an Award for Excellence in Health and Safety Performance, while the Huron facility received recognition for Environmental Performance.
May 13, 2020
PPG recently announced that its Barberton and Huron, Ohio, facilities were recognized by the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC) for programs that advance the company’s health, safety, and environmental performance.
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COVID-19 coronavirus

Sales Down 9% for Ashland in Fiscal 2020 Second Quarter

Ashland reports that its portfolio performed as expected during the quarter, despite the global macroeconomic uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 12, 2020
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the second quarter of its 2020 fiscal year, ended March 31, 2020.
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SAMPE Zane Clark

Clark Named CEO of SAMPE North America

Gregg Balko, SAMPE’s current CEO and executive director, announced his retirement in December; he will stay on until July 1 to ensure a successful transition.
May 12, 2020
The Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) North America recently announced that Zane Clark has been named its new CEO, effective June 15.
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Ask Dr. Dave

What type of adhesives would you recommend for bonding glass to steel that will be exposed from -20-100˚F in an outdoor environment?

Dr. Dave explains why this type of application can often be tricky, particularly due to the large differences in thermal expansion coefficients between the glass, the steel, and the adhesive.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
May 11, 2020

You don’t indicate which substrate is on the outside, and this does make a difference in the possible choice of adhesive. Epoxy adhesives were traditionally used for this application, but they should be used with care as they may be too rigid.


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