Adhesives and Sealants Topics

SCIGRIP Receives ISO 9001:2015 Standardization

The transition from the 2011 to the 2015 version reportedly took 10 months to implement.

May 19, 2017

SCIGRIP recently announced it has achieved the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 quality management system.

Uniseal Opens UK Manufacturing Facility

Uniseal has opened a 1,455-sq-m (15,665-sq-ft) manufacturing facility in Derby, UK.

May 18, 2017

Uniseal Inc. recently announced it has opened a 1,455-sq-m (15,665-sq-ft) manufacturing facility in Derby, UK.

Pilot Plant Manager Melhorn Retires

Melhorn joined Pilot as a quality control chemist in 1978.

May 18, 2017

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Tom Melhorn, plant manager of the Lockland, Ohio, facility, retired on May 1.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Signs Agreement with ALFA

NUWC XP-1 is a high-performance polyurethane developed for protection of marine acoustic and optical equipment.

May 17, 2017

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport has recently entered into an agreement with ALFA International Inc. for the commercialization of a high-performance polyurethane.

Chromaflo CEO Becker Joins American Coatings Association Board

Becker will serve a three-year term ending in 2020.

May 17, 2017

Scott Becker, the president and CEO of Chromaflo Technologies Corp., has recently joined the American Coatings Association Board of Directors.

Long-Time AkzoNobel Employee Brysacz Dies

David P. Brysacz passed away on May 4 at age 77.

May 16, 2017

AkzoNobel Protective Coatings North America has announced the passing of long-time employee and coatings industry veteran of 54 years, David P. Brysacz.

Nicholas Promoted to D.B. Becker Vice President of Sales

Nicholas has spent the past 12 years with D.B. Becker.

May 16, 2017

D.B. Becker recently announced the promotion of William “Bill” G. Nicholas to vice president of sales.

Henkel to Partner with HP to Develop 3-D Material Solutions

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has joined the HP Open Materials and Applications.

May 15, 2017

Henkel Adhesive Technologies plans to work with HP in its Corvallis, Ore., 3-D Materials and Applications lab to develop customized, industry-specific solutions for HP Multi Jet Fusion™ customers.

Global Hot Melt Market to Grow 5%

The global hot melt adhesive market was valued at $6 billion in 2015.

May 15, 2017

The global hot melt adhesive market was valued at $6 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach $9.44 billion by 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2016 to 2024.