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MICHELMAN: Waterborne Polymer Dispersions and Emulsions

Formulated for use in sealers for fasteners and window fittings, ProHere E 00017 provides lubricity and enhanced corrosion resistance on electroplated metal.

May 16, 2019

Michelman recently announced that it has introduced the newest addition to its line of ProHere^® waterborne polymer dispersions and emulsions for use in metal coatings.

Top 5 News that Sticks

3M Restructuring is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in news from 3M regarding its first quarter 2019 financial results and actions the company plans to take.

Susan Sutton

May 13, 2019

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Morford Steps Down from RPM Board

Morford was elected to the RPM board of directors in 2013 after a 20-year career with the U.S. Department of Justice, which included an appointment by President George W. Bush as acting U.S. deputy attorney general.

May 13, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Craig Morford has stepped down from his position on the RPM board of directors.

Clariant Sales Increase 2% in 2019 First Quarter Despite Slow Start in Plastics & Coatings Segment

On a regional basis, sales in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa all reflected single-digit growth in local currency.

May 9, 2019

Clariant recently announced first quarter 2019 sales of CHF 1.7 billion (approximately $1.7 billion).

Hiatt Joins Sales Team at Chromaflo

Michael Hiatt will be responsible for the overall management of Chromaflo’s Coatings products sold in the Midwest region.

May 8, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Michael Hiatt has been appointed territory sales manager, Coatings-Midwest.

Excelitas to Display LED UV Curing Technologies at Eastern Coatings Show

Personnel will be on site or available by phone in advance of the conference to provide updates on Excelitas’ LED UV curing solutions.

May 8, 2019

Excelitas Technologies® Corp. recently announced that it will highlight its latest OmniCure® LED UV curing systems in booth 204 at the Eastern Coatings Show, which will be held May 15-16 in Atlantic City, N.J.

Parker Hannifin to Acquire LORD in Strategic Transaction

Upon closing of the transaction, LORD will be combined with Parker’s Engineered Materials Group.

May 6, 2019

Parker Hannifin Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LORD Corp. for approximately $3.7 billion in cash.

Nordson ASYMTEK to Showcase Conforming Coating Solutions at SMTconnect

Gerd Schulze, key account manager with Nordson ASYMTEK, will present “Protecting Electronics—Adhesive and Potting Options and Practical Examples” during SMTconnect Technology Days.

May 6, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, will exhibit its new conformal coating line and dispensing solutions at SMTconnect in Nuremberg, Germany.

North American Printed Circuit Board Sales Growth Remains Strong in March 2019

Total North American printed circuit board shipments in March 2019 were up 19.1% compared to the same month last year.

May 3, 2019

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries^® recently announced the March 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

Builder Confidence Edges Higher in April

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast posted a three-point gain to 51, the Midwest increased two points to 53, and the South was up one point to 67.

May 2, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 63 in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).