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VISCOTEC: Material Treatment and Supplying System for Automated Potting Applications

ViscoTec reports that ViScaFeed is suitable for abrasive, filled, or shear-sensitive fluids and pastes, regardless of their viscosities.

August 5, 2021

ViscoTec recently announced the availability of ViScaFeed, a material treatment and supplying system for use with the two-component ViscoDuo-VM dispenser in automated applications.

Sika Achieves Record Sales in 2021 First Half

Sika reported a new sales record of CHF 4.4 billion (approximately $4.9 billion).

August 5, 2021

Sika recently announced that it posted record results in the first half of 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to seriously impact business in all regions.

Kraton to Increase Prices on Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymer Products

The company reports that this action is driven by recent raw material cost increases, as well as increases in energy prices and logistics costs.

August 5, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase for all hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer products.

RadTech 2022 Opens Call for Papers

The event is scheduled for May 10-12, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Fla.

August 4, 2021

RadTech International North America recently announced that it is accepting abstracts for the 2022 RadTech UV+EB Technology Conference & Exposition.

Berry Global Surpasses Electricity Reduction Goal

Accomplished through hundreds of small projects, team members from around the world led initiatives to decrease energy use in Berry's facilities.

August 4, 2021

Berry Global Group Inc. recently announced the approval of projects that will help it achieve its new milestone goal to eliminate 100 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity from its operations.

Case Study

Solving Glue Transfer Challenges with Peristaltic Pumps

A world-renowned paper tissue manufacturer is enjoying multiple benefits following the selection of peristaltic pumps for the transfer of a glue/ink mixture used in its manufacturing process.

Simon Hooton

August 4, 2021

Careful consideration must be taken with pump selection when handling the transfer of glues. Depending on the type, these adhesives can be highly viscous and often harden and solidify when exposed to air. Glues are typically either water or solvent based; in this instance, the former is relevant.

Pilot Chemical to Increase Production Capacity

The company is undertaking a multi-phase expansion of its proprietary ice-cold sulfonation technology at its site in Middletown, Ohio.

August 3, 2021

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that it is taking steps to increase production capacity of its differentiated product lines to allow for future demand increases.

MASTER BOND: Silicone Adhesive

The system is thermally conductive and electrically insulating.

August 3, 2021

Master Bond MasterSil 153AO is an addition-cured, two-part silicone with a self-priming property.

Ashland Reports Strong Demand in 2021 Fiscal Third Quarter

Sales were $637 million, up 11% compared to the prior-year period.

August 3, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2021.

Seven Ways Adhesives Push Electric Vehicle Design Forward

Adhesives offer significant advancements in electric vehicle safety, cost, durability, and performance.

Andreas Lutz Ph.D.

August 2, 2021

The transformation of the world’s vehicles from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electric vehicles (EVs) relies in large part on what holds the vehicles together—namely, adhesives.