Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Henkel Enters Bid to Acquire Darex Packaging Technologies Business

Henkel has reportedly submitted a binding offer for the business.

March 6, 2017

Henkel recently announced it has entered into exclusive negotiations with GCP Applied Technologies to acquire its global Darex Packaging Technologies business.

Sartomer Americas Announces Personnel Appointments

Neron and Ferraco will oversee all production operations and activities to ensure product quality.

March 3, 2017

Sartomer Americas, a business unit of Arkema Group, recently announced it has appointed René Neron and Nick Ferraco as plant managers.

Nordson ASYMTEK Receives Service Award

The company was reportedly recognized for receiving the highest ratings for customer service for companies in the dispensing equipment category.

March 3, 2017

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced it has received the Circuits Assembly 2017 Service Excellence Award.

Rigid Packaging Adhesives Market to Reach $18 Billion

The market is expected to reach $18.2 billion by 2021 driven by an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%.

March 2, 2017

The global market for rigid packaging adhesives was estimated to be worth $14.7 billion in 2016.

DELO Receives ISO Certification

DELO also reportedly received recertification according to the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard.

March 2, 2017

DELO recently announced it has received ISO 14001:2015 certification.

Abramovich Appointed Head of Henkel Sales

Previously vice president of channel management, Abramovich has 30 years of sales and marketing experience.

March 1, 2017

Steven Abramovich has been named head of sales, Americas, for its electronics business.

FISNAR EUROPE: Dispensing Brush Tips

March 1, 2017

Eight new dispensing brush tips are available, designed to offer end users more diversity.

Wacker Chemie Expands Binders Production

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced is expanding its existing production plants for polymeric binders in Germany.

March 1, 2017

The company is currently building another dispersion reactor with an annual capacity of 60,000 mt at its Burghausen site.

L&L PRODUCTS: Elastomeric Adhesive

February 28, 2017

A-J215 is an elastomeric adhesive that was formulated to help bond and seal FRP, stainless steel, and aluminum applications.

Accella to Purchase Covestro Spray Polyurethane Assets

Accella Polyurethane Systems LLC recently announced it has agreed to purchase certain assets of Covestro LLC’s North American spray polyurethane foam (SPF) business.

February 28, 2017

The sale is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter.