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RPM Performance Coatings Group Acquires Commercial Floor Business

September 9, 2013

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Performance Coatings Group (PCG) has acquired Expanko Inc.

Applications Expand for Graphene

September 9, 2013

Graphene has moved from the research laboratory to the marketplace, driven by demand from markets where advanced materials are required.

Allen Named AkzoNobel Head of Integrated Supply Chain

September 6, 2013

AkzoNobel recently announced the appointment of David Allen as the company’s new head of Integrated Supply Chain.

Ask Dr. Dave: September 2013

Is it true that epoxy adhesives contain the same BPA that has been shown to be harmful when used to make drinking bottles?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 5, 2013

Is it true that epoxy adhesives contain the same BPA that has been shown to be harmful when used to make drinking bottles?

Managing Inventory: A Delicate Balance

Managing inventory in a highly regulated environment directly impacts a company’s ability to offer competitive pricing without eroding profits.

Jay Deakins

September 5, 2013

Businesses face inventory management challenges with varying degrees of difficulty.

Bio-Coatings Improve Implant Functionality

A new coating could help medical implants function better.

September 5, 2013

Tiny implants to monitor bodily functions or to provide insulin or other drugs based on immediate need would be an advancement in personalized medicine. But a problem inherent in implants is the tendency of the human immune system to recognize the device as an invader and encapsulate it, preventing the device from doing its job.

Archway Sales Named Polyurethanes Distributor for BASF

September 5, 2013

BASF recently announced it has appointed Archway Sales Inc. as a distributor for polyurethane chemicals to the CASE market in the Ohio valley.

Strategic Solutions: The Voice of the Customer

Lean manufacturing usually defines “customer” as existing customers who drive your business processes.

James (Jim) E. Swope

September 4, 2013

Most manufacturers are currently or have been involved in some form of lean process. Your company may be well down the path or just starting out, or your customers or suppliers may be going lean. The Lean Enterprise Institute characterizes lean as “creating more value for customers with fewer resources.”

Braun Named PPG VP, Industrial Coatings

September 3, 2013

PPG Industries recently announced that Kevin Braun has been appointed vice president of industrial coatings, Americas.

Momentive Announces Startup of New Resins Plant in Thailand

August 23, 2013

The plant, reportedly constructed to minimize its potential impact on the surrounding area, significantly increased the company’s capacity to produce acrylic-based resins and service customers locally.