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Wacker China silicon elastomers expansion

Wacker Expands Silicone Elastomer Production in China

With an annual capacity of several thousand metric tons, the facility will reportedly help support Wacker’s future growth path in China.

June 20, 2019

Wacker recently inaugurated a new production line for silicone elastomers at its Zhangjiagang site in China.

Multi-Color’s DeFife Honored with R. Stanton Avery Global Achievement Award

Sponsored by Avery Dennison, the R. Stanton Avery Global Achievement Award recognizes an innovation or idea that has helped transform and progress the label industry across the world.

June 20, 2019

Jim DeFife, vice president of Pressure-Sensitive Materials for Multi-Color Corp., has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious R. Stanton Avery Global Achievement Award 2019.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Primerless Silicone Encapsulant

Dowsil EI-2888 is an optically clear encapsulant designed for professional LED lighting applications.

June 20, 2019

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced that it is now offering the newly-launched Dowsil (Dow Corning) EI-2888 primerless silicone encapsulant.

ExxonMobil and SABIC Agree to Proceed with Gulf Coast Growth Ventures Project

The joint venture between ExxonMobil and SABIC, called Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, received final environmental regulatory approval in June 2019 to build an ethane steam cracker, two polyethylene, units and a monoethylene glycol unit.

June 19, 2019

ExxonMobil and SABIC recently announced the decision to proceed with the construction of a chemical facility and a 1.8 Mt ethane steam cracker in San Patricio County, Texas.

Nouryon Increases Production Capacity for Expandable Microspheres in Sweden

Nouryon also announced earlier this year that it would invest in a new world-scale Expancel plant in the U.S., subject to final board approval.

June 19, 2019

Nouryon has completed a €20 million (approximately $22.4 million) project in Sundsvall, Sweden, that significantly raises production capacity for its Expancel expandable microspheres.

Maroon Group Expands CASE Division with Addition of Crockett

Located in Franklin, Tenn., Joel Crockett will be responsible for Maroon Group coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) accounts in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.

June 18, 2019

Maroon Group recently announced the appointment of Joel Crockett to the position of account manager.

Eastman Expands DEHA Capacity at St. Gabriel Site

Diethylhydroxylamine is used primarily in water treatment and in the production of various polymers, such as styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).

June 18, 2019

Eastman Chemical Co. recently announced the successful completion of a de-bottlenecking of its diethylhydroxylamine (DEHA) unit in St. Gabriel, La.

DYNATROL: Small Vessel Proportional Level Detector for Adhesives and Sealants Applications

The EC-103C(G) control unit is paired with a detector and can activate electro-pneumatic transducers, pumps, valve positioners, indicators, controllers, or other DC current devices.

June 18, 2019

The Dynatrol^® CL-10GP proportional level detector is reportedly specifically designed to control liquid levels in adhesives or sealants processing, small vessels, or anywhere it is necessary to obtain proportional level control over a precise range.

Strategic Solutions

Will Your Next Car be Assembled Like a Smartphone?

Electrically conductive adhesive use is rising as fine spacing, environmental restrictions, and new materials impact or replace vehicle assembly methods.

James (Jim) E. Swope

June 18, 2019

Mobility trends point to the expanded use of sensors, cameras, and electronic controls in vehicle assembly.