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Nordson ASYMTEK Expands Amtest Group Representation to Bulgaria

Amtest Group will distribute and provide technical support to new and existing customers in Bulgaria for all Nordson ASYMTEK fluid dispensing and conformal coating products.

July 19, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with its distributor, Amtest Group, to expand representation of Nordson ASYMTEK to Bulgaria.

Solving Challenges for Polyurethane Sealants

A latent hardener has been designed to overcome multiple issues associated with the formulation of one-component polyurethane sealants.

Tushar Trivedi

July 19, 2019

Polyurethane (PU)-based joint sealants have become widely used for both new build and refurbishment projects, but their importance should never be underestimated, as they play an important role in the performance of a building throughout its lifetime.

Avery Dennison to Demonstrate Multiple New Products at Labelexpo Europe

The theme of Avery Dennison’s presence at Labelexpo Europe is “Making a Material Difference.”

July 18, 2019

Avery Dennison recently announced that it will create its biggest-ever trade show presence at Labelexpo Europe 2019, which will be held in Brussels from September 24-27.

Manka Appointed Director of Technology for Pilot Chemical

In his new role, John Manka will establish and manage the new product development process within Pilot’s technology group.

July 18, 2019

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that it has named John Manka director of technology.

SOCIETY OF CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS & AFFILIATES (SOCMA): TSCA Compliance Handbook

The handbook reportedly serves as a guide for not only regulatory implementation, but also internal reviews and audit preparation.

July 18, 2019

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has published the 2019 edition of its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) manual, “TSCA Compliance: A Company Guide,” to serve as an industry resource for companies looking to develop and implement a site-specific TSCA compliance program.

AkzoNobel to Boost Investment in Changzhou Powder Coatings Plant

AkzoNobel reports that the €3 million (approximately $3.4 million) investment will support additional supplies of acrylic powder coatings, metallic powder coatings, and powder primers for the automotive sector.

July 17, 2019

AkzoNobel has announced plans to add three new production lines at its Changzhou powder coatings plant in China, which is the company’s largest facility of its kind in the world.

Janmaat Joins Nouryon as Chief Human Resources Officer

Elsbeth Janmaat joins Nouryon from Royal Vopak, where she served as global human resource director.

July 17, 2019

Nouryon recently announced that it has named Elsbeth Janmaat its new chief human resource officer (CHRO), effective September 1, 2019.

Emerging Economies Represent Major Opportunities for Specialty Tapes

The specialty tapes market in emerging economies (e.g., China, India, Brazil, South Africa, and Indonesia) is expected to witness significant growth.

July 17, 2019

The market for specialty tapes is projected to grow from $44.2 billion in 2019 to $59.3 billion by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 6.1%.

H.B. FULLER: Hot-Melt Adhesives for Consumer Packaged Goods

A proprietary hot-melt adhesive, Advantra Warrior™ is reportedly versatile across a range of environments and case and carton sealing applications.

July 16, 2019

H.B. Fuller recently announced the latest in the series of Advantra^® advanced-performance adhesive products with the introduction of Advantra Warrior™ in North America.

Shurtape Becomes Preferred Supplier of IBC Network of Independent Distributors

Through this partnership, IBC members will be able to deliver Shurtape® brand solutions to integrated supply chains.

July 16, 2019

The Industrial Group of Shurtape Technologies, LLC has become a preferred supplier of the IBC industrial buying group, a network of independent distributors for industrial products servicing the U.S., Canada, parts of Mexico, and the Caribbean.