Adhesives and Sealants Topics

New GE Aviation Plant Seeks to Narrow Manufacturing Skills Gap

GE’s Lafayette operation, which opened in 2015, is in the throes of the fastest production ramp-up for a commercial jet engine since jetliners were first introduced in the 1950s.

February 26, 2018

After creating eight factories across the U.S. over the past decade, GE Aviation is working to narrow the “skills gap” facing many young Americans seeking jobs in today’s advanced manufacturing plants.

Total, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals to Form Petrochemicals Joint Venture

The joint venture will commence subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.

February 23, 2018

Total S.A., Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corp. have signed definitive agreements to form a joint venture in petrochemicals on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Nordson’s Stockunas Joins SEMI Foundation Board of Trustees

The mission of the SEMI Foundation is to support education and career awareness in the field of high technology.

February 23, 2018

Nordson Corp. recently announced that the SEMI Foundation has appointed Joseph Stockunas to the SEMI Foundation board of trustees.

AMETEK BROOKFIELD: New Website

February 22, 2018

This company recently launched its new website.

Asia-Pacific Leads Aviation Adhesives and Sealants Market

The epoxy resins segment is expected to account for 45.6% of the global adhesives and sealants market by 2025.

February 22, 2018

The global aviation adhesives and sealants market size is predicted to be worth $1.17 billion by 2025.

Michelman’s Hladik Receives RadTech President's Award

The award is given each year to honor volunteer leadership and service.

February 21, 2018

RadTech recently announced that Molly Hladik, Ph.D., technical project leader at Michelman, received the President's Award at the group's annual meeting in February.

Shurtape Technologies Announces Sales Appointments

The company also announced two recent new hires.

February 21, 2018

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced it has expanded its sales force serving the industrial/construction and electrical (ICE) channel.

Privacy, Please

New adhesive strips are functional for hiding personal and private information on prescription bottles.

Joan Mantini

February 21, 2018

In an attempt to help prevent medical identity theft, a company has introduced ZapStrips, adhesive strips that wrap around current labels on a prescription bottle to erase all of the information formerly printed.

Grewal Named Plasmatreat President

Applied Materials sponsored Grewal’s research work and recruited him to permanently join the company in Silicon Valley.

February 20, 2018

Hardev Grewal has been named president and CEO for Plasmatreat North America.

LORD CORP.: Adhesive Stripping Solution

February 20, 2018

A new chemical stripper designed to save time as well as lower toxic waste disposal and labor cost, LokReleaseTM 800 series adhesive stripping solution.