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Verus Investment Partners Sells VanDeMark Chemical

Verus Investment Partners recently announced that it has sold VanDeMark Chemical Inc., Lockport, NY, for an undisclosed value.

April 25, 2019

VanDeMark’s chief executive officer Mike Kucharski, who joined the company in 1983, will continue as CEO.

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Nordson Receives Business Achievement & Distinction Award

Nordson Corp. recently announced it has received the Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction (CBAD) Award for Community Footprint from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Carlsbad, Calif.

April 25, 2019

The Community Footprint Award is given to the company that best demonstrates a commitment to a positive community legacy.

R.D. ABBOTT CO.: Rubber Video

April 24, 2019

The video intends to demonstrate the significance of rubber in everyday life.

Covestro Receives Responsible Care Award

Covestro LLC recently announced that it has received a Responsible Care® Product Safety Award.

April 24, 2019

It is the fourth consecutive year the company received this award.

H.B. Fuller Launches Global Responsibility Website

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has expanded its global corporate responsibility reporting in a new section of its website.

April 24, 2019

“We believe that H.B. Fuller can and should play a role in creating positive change," said Jim Owens, president and CEO.

Kraton Board Elects Atanasov as Senior VP

Kraton Corp. recently announced that its board of directors has appointed Atanas H. Atanasov to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

April 23, 2019

Atanasov will assume the CFO role from Christopher H. Russell, chief accounting officer.

Applications Open for Polyurethane Innovation Award

Applications for innovation within the polyurethanes industry are now being accepted for the Polyurethane Innovation Award.

April 22, 2019

The award reportedly recognizes companies and individuals whose vision and perseverance bring new innovative, life-enhancing products, technologies and initiatives to the marketplace.

SIKA CORP.: Silicone Sealant

The one-component, non-sag, elastomeric silicone can be used for general sealing and bonding applications.

April 22, 2019

Sikasil^® GP-101 is a general-purpose, acetoxy cure silicone sealant that reportedly meets the requirements of ANSI/NSF Standard 51 for direct food contact.

Market Trends

Water-Based Adhesive Growth Captures Majority of Market

The adhesives and sealants industry is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% during the forecast period.

April 19, 2019

The global adhesives and sealants market size is expected to reach $82.4 billion by 2025, according to a recent report from Research and Markets.

Advancing Adhesives

Testing the Endurance of Adhesives

Adhesive bonds will be tested at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019.

April 19, 2019

A team of students from RWTH Aachen University and FH Aachen plan to enter their self-constructed, solar-powered electric car in perhaps the world’s toughest solar car race: the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019, which takes place October 13-20 in Adelaide, Australia.