Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Colon Named Troy Senior Vice President

Colon will be responsible for continuing Troy’s leadership in R&D, innovation, new product technology, and technical services worldwide.

May 25, 2017

Troy Corp. has announced the election of Ismael “Izzy” Colon, Ph.D., to the position of senior vice president, science and technology.

IMCD N.V. to Acquire Bossco Chemical Distribution Business

The business will be integrated within IMCD U.S.

May 24, 2017

IMCD N.V. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the specialty chemicals distribution business of Bossco Industries Inc.

Non-Invasive Skin Closure System Receives Regulatory Approval

The Zip is a non-invasive skin closure device that replaces sutures, staples and glue.

May 24, 2017

ZipLine Medical Inc. recently announced that Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has given approval of its surgical skin closure device in India.

Saint-Gobain to Acquire German Tapes Manufacturer

Biolink develops and produces environmentally friendly solvent-free acrylic resin adhesive tapes.

May 24, 2017

Saint-Gobain recently announced it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the equity capital of Biolink.

Bostik Expands Distributor Network

The company has added several distributors to its network.

May 23, 2017

Bostik recently announced the expansion of its maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) product line distribution network in the U.S.

Nordson EFD Opens Sales Office in Poland

The new local office is located in Warsaw, Poland.

May 23, 2017

Nordson EFD recently announced it has opened a new sales office in Poland to provide factory-direct sales and technical support to the Polish manufacturing and adhesive packaging industries.

Huntsman and Clariant to Merge

The transaction is targeted to close by year end 2017.

May 22, 2017

Clariant and Huntsman Corp. recently announced that their Boards of Directors unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in a merger of equals through an all-stock transaction.