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Graco Announces Executive Appointments

The new appointments align with the move of Mark W. Sheahan from CFO and treasurer to president and CEO.

May 4, 2021

The Graco Inc. board of directors has named David M. Lowe chief financial officer and treasurer, while Timothy R. White will take on the role of president of the company's Worldwide Process Division.

MASTER BOND: Fast-Curing, Silver-Filled Epoxy for Medical Device Assembly

With electrical and thermal conductivity properties, the epoxy bonds well to a variety of substrates, including metals, glass, ceramics, rubbers, and many plastics.

May 4, 2021

Master Bond EP77M-FMed is a two-part epoxy adhesive and sealant designed for use in the assembly of medical devices.

Phoseon Joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Companies within the coalition that are dedicated to creating more sustainable packaging that is good for the environment and practical for people.

May 3, 2021

Phoseon Technology recently announced its acceptance as a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

3M Sales Jump Nearly 10% in 2021 First Quarter

Total sales grew 13.7% in Safety and Industrial, 13.1% in Transportation and Electronics, 9.8% in Consumer, and 6.8% in Health Care.

May 3, 2021

3M recently released its results for the first quarter of 2021, reporting sales grew 9.6% year-on-year to $8.9 billion.

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Advancing Silicone-Based Medical Adhesives

A new adhesive for wearable medical devices enhances patient comfort while providing engineers confidence about wear duration.

May 3, 2021

Acrylate and silicone have dominated the medical adhesives market for years. However, the adhesives currently available often require device engineers to choose between strength and wear duration, or comfort and pliability.

J-B Weld Acquires Herculiner from Old World Industries

Herculiner is a leading truck liner brand purchased by DIY enthusiasts.

April 30, 2021

The J-B Weld^® Co. recently announced its acquisition of the do-it-yourself bed liner brand Herculiner^® from Old World Industries, LLC.

Henkel 3D Printing Facility Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Status

More than 66% of Henkel's Adhesive Technologies production facilities worldwide have reached ZWTL status, including eight in the U.S.

April 30, 2021

Henkel recently announced that its Dixon facility in California has achieved zero production waste to landfill (ZWTL) status.

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Lean Manufacturing: Minimizing Converting Costs with Moisture and Coat Weight Control

Converting process efficiency is often affected by variations in coat weight, inefficient moisture control, and thickness and/or temperature issues.

Sarah Hammond

April 30, 2021

Producers focus on minimizing waste, reducing costs, increasing product quality, and maximizing plant efficiency. Wasted efforts are certainly a drain on resources, in addition to wasted product, creating the need to evaluate and implement lean manufacturing principles.

MAYZO: Phenolic Resins for Tapes and Labels

Applications include making tape; ductwork tape; reinforcing, splicing and electrical insulation tape; and noise vibration harshness systems.

April 29, 2021

Mayzo Inc. recently announced that it has expanded its additives portfolio to include a high-quality, solvent-based phenolic resin for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and labels.

Berry Global Announces Science-Based Targets to Cut Operational and Supply Chain Emissions

Berry is working to minimize the environmental impact of its operations and limit global warming to 1.5˚C in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

April 29, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it has set science-based targets that reinforce the company's commitment to a circular economy in alignment with the worldwide goal of a net-zero economy by 2050.