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Cincinnati Enquirer Names Pilot Chemical a Top Workplace

The list is based on an anonymous employee survey, which measures aspects of workplace culture such as alignment, execution, and connection, among others.

June 13, 2019

Pilot Chemical Co. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Henkel Opens European Hub for Aerospace Adhesive Solutions

With an investment of about €35 million (approximately $39.4 million), Henkel aims to serve the constantly growing demand for high-performance solutions supporting key trends in the global aerospace industry.

June 12, 2019

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit recently officially inaugurated its new production facility for aerospace applications in Montornès del Vallès (Montornès), Spain.

FLEXcon’s New Scanning Electron Microscope is Online

The goal of the SEM acquisition is to enable imagery and analysis of micro-embossed film samples during the development of new microstructures.

June 12, 2019

FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that its new scanning electron microscope (SEM) is up and running.

Editor's Blog

How Are Professionals Benefiting from Additive Manufacturing Technology?

Case24 found that professionals are most commonly using 3D printing for prototyping (55%).

Susan Sutton

June 12, 2019

I recently came across this additive manufacturing story, and I’d like to share it with you all to see if these findings track with your experiences in the field.

Nouryon Announces New Structure to Support Growth Strategy

Nouryon’s new model is organized around three market-focused businesses: Technology Solutions, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Formulations.

June 11, 2019

Nouryon recently announced a new organizational model as part of its strategy to accelerate growth and drive performance improvement.

JOWAT: Adhesives for Glued Laminated Timber Construction

Jowapur prepolymers for load-bearing timber construction are reportedly characterized by their particularly high initial strength and internal hold of the bond line.

June 11, 2019

Jowat recently launched a new product family for load-bearing glued laminated timber (glulam) construction.

Call for Papers Open for RadTech 2020

Those interested in presenting a technical conference paper should fill out the online Abstract Submission Form prior to September 20, 2019.

June 11, 2019

RadTech-The Association for UV+EB Technology invites interested parties to submit an abstract for the 2020 RadTech UV+EB Technology & Conference, which is scheduled for March 9-11 at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla.

Builder Confidence Posts Solid Gain in May

Builder sentiment is at its highest level since October 2018.

June 11, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 66 in May 2019, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Process Improvements

Enclosed System for Mixing and Production of Adhesives and Sealants

A new mixing and filling system allows for complete product manufacture, from mixing through to the filling stage, inclusive of the storage and filling of sealant and adhesive products.

June 11, 2019

An enclosed and automated sealant/adhesive mixing and filling system has been launched that uses at its core the TPM Press Mixer.