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Will Your Next Car be Assembled Like a Smartphone?

Electrically conductive adhesive use is rising as fine spacing, environmental restrictions, and new materials impact or replace vehicle assembly methods.

James (Jim) E. Swope

June 18, 2019

Mobility trends point to the expanded use of sensors, cameras, and electronic controls in vehicle assembly.

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Bostik Poster Session Win Lands in Top News Spot

Readers last week were most interested in Bostik’s PSTC Tape Summit success.

Susan Sutton

June 17, 2019

Has your company experienced a big win recently? Please share you success stories with me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

RPM Acquires Commercial Joint Sealant Manufacturer Schul International

Schul’s product line primarily consists of pre-compressed, self-expanding foam tapes, which are used for sealing vertical and horizontal joints in applications that include window seals, precast concrete, modular construction, and concrete façade restoration.

June 17, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Tremco business has acquired Schul International Co., LLC, a manufacturer of joint sealants for commercial construction, as well as Willseal LLC, a business that markets and sells Schul products.

Luxury Vehicle Market to See Strong Growth through 2023

Increasing demand for luxury vans and buses, as well as electrified vehicles, is positively impacting the market.

June 17, 2019

A recent market research study projects the global luxury vehicle market to grow at a CAGR of more than 12% from 2019-2023.

Jonsson to Take the Reins at Covestro in 2020

Haakan Jonsson joined Covestro in 1992 as a scientist, working at the company’s North American headquarters in Pittsburgh.

June 14, 2019

Covestro LLC recently announced that its current president, Haakan Jonsson, Ph.D., will also take over as chairman of the board of directors, effective January 1, 2020.

HP Opens New 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona

The new center reportedly brings together hundreds of the world’s leading additive manufacturing experts in more than 150,000 sq ft of cutting-edge innovation space.

June 14, 2019

HP Inc. recently opened the doors to its new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain.

Strengthening the Adhesives and Sealants Industry's Future

The ASC's dynamic three-day Annual Spring Conference and Expo enabled attendees to broaden their knowledge, see the latest technologies, and network with peers.

Susan Sutton

June 14, 2019

The adhesives and sealants community gathered in Philadelphia April 8-10 for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Spring Conference and Expo.

SULZER: Battery-Powered Dispenser for Cartridges

Sulzer reports that the ElectraFlow Dual Ultra’s ergonomic design the provides the user with a well-balanced tool, while the interchangeable cartridge-holding straps and plungers allow for quick and easy configuration.

June 13, 2019

Sulzer recently launched the COX™ ElectraFlow™ Dual Ultra, a 2-component battery-powered dispenser for cartridges.

H.B. Fuller to Sell Surfactants, Thickeners, and Dispersants Business to Tiarco

H.B. Fuller’s surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business, based in Dalton, Ga., had fiscal year 2018 sales of approximately $25 million and EBITDA of approximately $8 million.

June 13, 2019

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business to Tiarco, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textile Rubber and Chemical Co., Inc., for $71 million.

Cincinnati Enquirer Names Pilot Chemical a Top Workplace

The list is based on an anonymous employee survey, which measures aspects of workplace culture such as alignment, execution, and connection, among others.

June 13, 2019

Pilot Chemical Co. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Cincinnati Enquirer.