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Pressure-Sensitive Labels Lead Labeling Market

Worldwide demand for all label types was approximately 64.2 billion sq m in 2018, representing healthy growth of 4.4% over 2017 volumes.
July 30, 2019

According to recent research, pressure-sensitive labeling continues to represent a 40% share of the global labeling technologies market, while the established glue-applied technology claims second place (35% market share), and the still-growing sleeve labeling technologies now represent a solid 19% share.


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Maroon Group Acquires Amsyn

Going forward, Maroon reports that Amsyn’s range of technical capabilities and global supplier relationships will be additive to its existing capabilities and targeted growth strategy.
July 29, 2019
Maroon Group LLC recently announced that it has acquired Amsyn, LLC, a national distributor of specialty chemicals to the coatings, lubricants, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries.
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Ask Dr. Dave

What would you recommend for bonding PVC plastics?

Dr. Dave shares bonding tips for PVC plastics, as well as suggestions on cyanoacrylate solutions for EPDM.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
July 26, 2019

In the plumbing industry, solvent-based PVC cements are used for bonding PVC plastics. However, if you need a solvent-free system, cyanoacrylates and reactive acrylics have been widely used on rigid PVC.


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Net Sales Increase 4.6% for RPM in Fiscal 2019

RPM’s fiscal 2019 consolidated full-year net sales increased 4.6% to $5.56 billion from $5.32 billion in fiscal 2018.
July 25, 2019
RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and full year, ended May 31, 2019.
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Sika Expands Mortar Plant in Serbia

Sika expects that the expanded production capacities and new warehouse will enable it to continue to penetrate the growing construction markets in Southeast Europe.
July 25, 2019
Sika recently announced that it is expanding its production capacities in Southeast Europe by opening an additional mortar facility, as well as a warehouse for raw materials and end products, at its Simanovci site in Serbia.
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Techsil electronic adhesives

TECHSIL: Electronics Adhesives

These adhesives were reportedly specially formulated for applications in the electronics and consumer electronics industry, where heat-sensitive parts need to be assembled.
July 25, 2019
Techsil recently announced that it has launched a range of new adhesive products with low ion content that cure with UV, visible light, or moisture.
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