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Toyoura Named Kuraray America President and CEO

He assumed the role of president after the retirement of George Avdey, who served as the company’s president for five years of his 18-year tenure.

August 14, 2018

Kuraray America Inc. recently announced the appointment of Hitoshi Toyoura as president and CEO.

AMETEK Brookfield Offers Viscosity Course

The course is offered at AMETEK Brookfield in Middleboro, Mass. and at major cities across the U.S.

August 13, 2018

AMETEK Brookfield recently announced it offers its Practical Course on Viscosity Measurements.

Pilot Chemical Opens Innovation Center

The center reportedly doubles the size of the original facility.

August 13, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has opened its new Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pössnicker to Lead Viscotec Business Unit

He has been closely associated with the company since his diploma thesis in 2010.

August 13, 2018

ViscoTec recently announced it has appointed Daniel Pössnicker to the position of head of the adhesives and chemicals business unit.

Grzejka Appointed Sea-Land Account Manager

Grzejka brings with him nearly 40 years of experience in the chemical industry.

August 10, 2018

Sea-Land Chemical Co. recently announced the addition of Tony Grzejka as account manager for the west coast region.

IMCD Completes HORN Acquisition

HORN is reportedly an excellent fit with IMCD’s U.S. activities.

August 10, 2018

IMCD N.V. recently announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of E.T. Horn Co.

Ask Dr. Dave:

Can we use anaerobic threadlockers for screws used in plastics?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 10, 2018

Case Study

Applying Rapid-Cure Adhesives with a Meter/Mix/Dispense System

A new meter/mix/dispense system offered BASF a flexible solution for applying rapid-curing sealants.

August 10, 2018

In the roofing industry, application methods are limited for applying rapid-cure materials. To start, rapid-curing sealing membranes are delivered in 200-l drums.

Afera First Global Adhesive Tape Summit a Success

The conference drew more than 230 tape-related company delegates, including a significant number of CEOs and heads of R&D, from 15 European countries.

August 10, 2018

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, reported its first Global Adhesive Tape Summit included a sold-out program of market and technical lectures, a company visit of Neenah Gessner GmbH, and biennial international test method and standards committee meetings.

Evaluating Adhesive Options in Packaging Applications

Testing which hot-melt adhesive to use for a particular packaging application can be a cost-effective solution.

August 10, 2018

The global market for rigid packaging adhesives is expected to reach $18.2 billion by 2021, driven by an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% over the next five years, according to a Smithers Apex report.¹