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Nynas Undergoes Ownership Change

The ownership change is an important step in Nynas’ ongoing company reorganization.

September 23, 2020

Neste recently announced that it has sold its entire shareholding in Nynas to Bitumina, a global bitumen company active in more than 100 countries.

PANACOL: UV Adhesives for Electric Vehicle Applications

Panacol’s new flexible adhesives reportedly enable vibration-resistant connections and have a low ion content.

September 22, 2020

Panacol recently announced that it has developed specially formulated UV adhesives that protect welded joints on cell contacting systems and battery packs of electric cars from corrosion.

Bostik Inaugurates New Industrial Adhesives Plant in Japan

According to Arkema, this investment represents a new step in the geographical strengthening of Bostik and confirms the company’s commitment to developing innovative and sustainable products.

September 22, 2020

Arkema recently announced the startup of a new world-scale industrial adhesives plant in Japan that will reportedly enable Bostik to serve its Japanese customers in the continuously growing markets of diapers, hygiene, packaging, labelling, transportation, and electronics.

Chromaflo Technologies Exhibiting at CAMX 2020

The Chromaflo team is highlighting four colorant lines at the virtual CAMX 2020, along with three of its thickener lines.

September 22, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it is exhibiting at CAMX 2020, the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo, a virtual event set for September 21-24.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Kraton Regulatory Push Is Top News

Last week, an announcement from Kraton regarding efforts to gain regulatory approvals drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 21, 2020

What medical-related products is your company working on? I’d love to hear about it. Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

DuPont Rebrands Silicone Healthcare Solutions

Inspired by the terms “live” and “to be alive,” the new Liveo brand name reportedly reflects DuPont Healthcare’s drive to create next-generation, innovative solutions that can help patients live life to the fullest.

September 21, 2020

DuPont recently introduced a new brand name for its range of silicone healthcare solutions.

DOE and Other Federal Agencies Launch Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries

The consortium reportedly provides a framework for cooperation and coordination among federal agencies having a stake in developing advanced battery technology and establishing a domestic supply of lithium batteries.

September 21, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of State recently launched the Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries (FCAB) to accelerate the development of a robust, secure, domestic industrial base for advanced batteries.

Builder Confidence Soars to All-Time High while Lumber Risks Remain

The previous highest reading of 78 in the 35-year history of the series was set in December 1998 and matched last month.

September 21, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to hit an all-time high of 83 in September, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

WACKER thermal interface materials center

WACKER Inaugurates Global Competence Center for Thermal Interface Materials in Shanghai

WACKER’s new R&D lab in Shanghai will focus on the development of silicone-based thermal interface materials and novel applications.

September 18, 2020

WACKER recently announced that it has opened a global competence center for thermal interface materials (TIMs) in Shanghai, China.

National Small Business Week Kicks Off September 22

National Small Business Week honors the nation’s small businesses, many of which are veteran, women, and minority-owned, for their achievements and dedication to their communities.

September 18, 2020

The virtual National Small Business Week, rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held September 22-24.