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Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that, as a result of its ongoing strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its epoxy-based Coatings and Composite businesses.

Keith Tellman, technical service representative for thermosets at Chromaflo Technologies, recently achieved the Certified Composites Technician–Instructor certification through the American Composites Manufacturers Association. 

A progressive cavity (PC) pump is a positive displacement pump that facilitates accurate feeding of medium- to high-viscosity materials such as thermal pastes or gels. It ensures minimal waste of material, reducing the environmental impact of the manufacturing process. PC pumps also provide many operational advantages, including continuous flow (doesn’t require reload), constant volume at variable speeds, no pulsation, and low maintenance. 

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the reelection of members to its board of directors, as well as changes to its executive committee.

DAP recently announced new advanced hybrid sealants that outperform silicone and provide maximum performance.

Bostik recently announced that its adhesives, including solutions from the Born2Bond™ engineering adhesives range, comprise part of a repair kit that was offered by Arkema, Lalou Multi, and Bostik to all 79 teams in the Transat Jacques Vabre (TJV) multi-day yacht race.

Single-family housing production lagged in October 2021 due to supply chain effects for materials and ongoing access issues for labor and lots.

When someone mentions medical adhesives, the first thought that often comes to mind is skin adhesion. It’s understandable, since nearly everyone has worn some type of medical adhesive product—from a simple bandage to an electrode, athletic tape, IV cover, and so on. However, an entire world of medical adhesives goes unnoticed by many: diagnostics.

Berry Global Group Inc. recently reported its results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2021, ended October 2, 2021.