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Pyran and NAGASE Partner on Renewable Material Development and Supply

NAGASE Specialty Materials will produce renewable 1,5-pentanediol diacrylate and other derivatives in the U.S. and market them in North America and Europe.

January 28, 2022

Pyran, Inc. and NAGASE Specialty Materials have entered an exclusive partnership for the conversion of Pyran’s bio-based 1,5-pentanediol (PDO) to renewable 1,5-pentanediol diacrylate (PDDA) and other acrylate and methacrylate derivatives.

Total Sales Climb 10% for 3M in 2021

The company reported good cash flow and a strong increase in EPS.

January 28, 2022

3M recently reported its results for the 2021 fourth quarter and full year, posting full-year sales of $35.4 billion.

Rendering of future Intel expansion in Ohio

Intel Announces Next U.S. Site with Landmark Investment in Ohio

The investment will help meet the surging demand for advanced semiconductors.

January 28, 2022

Intel has announced plans for an initial investment of more than $20 billion in the construction of two new chip factories in Ohio.

TESA: Adhesive Solution for Packaging Printers

January 27, 2022

A self-adhesive, reusable, and compressible sleeve, tesa^® Twinlock can reportedly help packaging printers achieve greater operational efficiency and improve return on investment while reducing the solid waste associated with packaging printing.

Pursell Joins R.E. Carroll as Southwest Technical Sales Representative

Ricky Pursell has 24 years of experience in the specialty chemical industry.

January 27, 2022

R.E. Carroll Inc. recently announced that Ricky Pursell has been named technical sales representative for the Southwest Region.

DuPont Microcircuit and Components Materials Collaborates with Kuprion

A new agreement for ActiveCopper™ products will enhance DuPont Microcircuit and Components Materials’ thick film paste portfolio.

January 27, 2022

The DuPont Microcircuit and Components Materials (MCM) business has announced a strategic collaboration with Kuprion Inc. to launch the ActiveCopper™ thick film paste suite of products to the electronics industry.

From the Editor

Resolving Supply Chain Issues for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

Participants in this issue’s supply chain roundtable discuss current challenges, specific materials that are experiencing supply shortages, end-use sector considerations, and projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 27, 2022

The past year has brought an unprecedented combination of factors that have worked together to impact the supply chain, in some cases severely. The industry’s sustained resolve in navigating this onslaught of material shortages, logistics challenges, and other issues has been impressive. It is unfortunately looking like all of that determination, ingenuity, and flexibility will be required well into 2022.

SOCMA Confirms Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show for February

The Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show will feature more than 165 exhibitors.

January 26, 2022

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has confirmed that the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show will be held February 28-March 2 at the Omni in Fort Worth, Texas.

Mactac to Acquire Spinnaker Coating

Spinnaker specializes in the customized production and distribution of pressure-sensitive roll label and sheet base materials in North America.

January 26, 2022

Mactac^®, a LINTEC company, has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of Spinnaker Coating, LLC.

Ask Dr. Dave

Alternative Cure Systems for RTV Silicone Sealants

We use RTV silicones in our assembly operations, and our workers keep complaining about the strong vinegar smell. Somebody told me that we might be able to get low-odor, low-volatile silicones. What issues should we be aware of?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 25, 2022

Room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicones are well-known for their extreme durability. They are convenient one-component sealants that cure by reaction with moisture from the atmosphere.