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Modest Growth Projected for Fluoroelastomers

Demand from the automotive industry and the development of new grades of fluoroelastomers are creating attractive opportunities for growth.

December 16, 2019

Global demand for fluoroelastomers reached over 26,000 tons valued at $1 billion in 2018.

Top 50 Adhesives & Sealants Industry News Stories of 2019

Financial results and expansions dominated the news in the past year, along with new technologies and acquisitions.

December 15, 2019

Below are the year’s most-viewed news stories on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website.

3M Launches a New Sustainability Goal With Global Skills-Based Volunteer Program

3M’s goal is to provide 300,000 work hours of skills-based volunteerism by its employees to improve lives and help solve society’s toughest challenges.

December 13, 2019

To increase employee empowerment and enrich communities across the globe, 3M recently announced that it is expanding its 2025 Sustainability Goals with a new commitment.

Palmer Holland Expands Sales Team into Canada with Balakrishnan Appointment

Vino Balakrishnan brings over a decade of experience in the chemical industry to his new position.

December 13, 2019

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has increased its presence in Canada by adding Vino Balakrishnan to its sales team.

Nordson ASYMTEK conformal coatings awards

Nordson ASYMTEK Conformal Coating Products Receive Awards for Global Innovation and Technology

Nordson ASYMTEK’s Qadence flow control system and Panorama S-Line were recognized in Mexico and Germany, respectively.

December 12, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced that it has received awards for two products that deliver conformal coating solutions.

Huntsman to Expand Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Downstream Footprint with Icynene-Lapolla Acquisition

Icynene-Lapolla has annual revenues of approximately $230 million, with manufacturing facilities in Houston, Texas, and Mississauga, Ontario.

December 12, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently announced its agreement to acquire Icynene-Lapolla, a North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications.

HENKEL: Recyclable Packaging Adhesives

Henkel reports that the solvent-free adhesives and coatings of the RE range are suitable for recycling and bonding of recycled plastic films.

December 12, 2019

With its new RE range that is “designed for recycling,” Henkel reports that it is introducing adhesives and coatings that both improve the recyclability of flexible packaging and make it possible to use recycled content in new packaging.

Addipel Expands with New Headquarters and Production Facility in Ohio

Addipel’s new 40,000-sq-ft warehouse and production facility includes in-house ribbon blenders, high-speed mixers, compaction mills, and custom packaging services.

December 11, 2019

Addipel recently announced that it has opened a new headquarters and production facility in Elyria, Ohio.

BASF: Universal Dispersing Agent for Organic and Inorganic Pigments

According to BASF, Dispex Ultra PX 4290 offers the benefits of higher pigment loadings while maintaining exceptional flow characteristics.

December 11, 2019

BASF recently launched a new high-molecular-weight dispersing agent, Dispex Ultra PX 4290, which reportedly features excellent performance in pigment stabilization, outstanding color strength, and brilliant viscosity reduction.

Sun Chemical Releases 2018 Sustainability Report

According to Sun Chemical, the 2018 report shows that it achieved its recent energy and water usage goals.

December 11, 2019

Sun Chemical recently released its 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, which focuses on how the company’s commitment to sustainability has led to new products and services that help customers improve their eco-efficiency goals.