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SOCMA Welcomes 13 New Member Companies

New SOCMA members range from specialty chemical manufacturers and distributors to companies supplying support services.

December 17, 2019

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that 13 companies have joined the community of specialty and fine chemical manufacturers, distributors, and service providers in the second half of 2019.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Sika Acquisition

Last week, Sika’s acquisition of Adeplast garnered the most interest from our readers.

Susan Sutton

December 16, 2019

How are acquisitions affecting the adhesives and sealants industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Duenas Named Mexico Country Manager for Chromaflo Technologies

Prior to joining Chromaflo in 2008, Sergio Duenas worked in the automotive industry in a variety of commercial and operational capacities.

December 16, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Sergio Duenas has been promoted to the position of country manager for Mexico.

IPC APEX EXPO Marks 20th Anniversary in 2020

Show organizers have announced several new features for IPC APEX EXPO 2020.

December 16, 2019

IPC APEX EXPO 2020 will be held February 1-6 in San Diego, Calif.

Modest Growth Projected for Fluoroelastomers

Demand from the automotive industry and the development of new grades of fluoroelastomers are creating attractive opportunities for growth.

December 16, 2019

Global demand for fluoroelastomers reached over 26,000 tons valued at $1 billion in 2018.

Top 50 Adhesives & Sealants Industry News Stories of 2019

Financial results and expansions dominated the news in the past year, along with new technologies and acquisitions.

December 15, 2019

Below are the year’s most-viewed news stories on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website.

3M Launches a New Sustainability Goal With Global Skills-Based Volunteer Program

3M’s goal is to provide 300,000 work hours of skills-based volunteerism by its employees to improve lives and help solve society’s toughest challenges.

December 13, 2019

To increase employee empowerment and enrich communities across the globe, 3M recently announced that it is expanding its 2025 Sustainability Goals with a new commitment.

Palmer Holland Expands Sales Team into Canada with Balakrishnan Appointment

Vino Balakrishnan brings over a decade of experience in the chemical industry to his new position.

December 13, 2019

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has increased its presence in Canada by adding Vino Balakrishnan to its sales team.

Nordson ASYMTEK conformal coatings awards

Nordson ASYMTEK Conformal Coating Products Receive Awards for Global Innovation and Technology

Nordson ASYMTEK’s Qadence flow control system and Panorama S-Line were recognized in Mexico and Germany, respectively.

December 12, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced that it has received awards for two products that deliver conformal coating solutions.

Huntsman to Expand Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Downstream Footprint with Icynene-Lapolla Acquisition

Icynene-Lapolla has annual revenues of approximately $230 million, with manufacturing facilities in Houston, Texas, and Mississauga, Ontario.

December 12, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently announced its agreement to acquire Icynene-Lapolla, a North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications.