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Two PPG Facilities in Ohio Receive Recognition for Environmental, Health, and Safety Initiatives

PPG's Barberton location was presented with an Award for Excellence in Health and Safety Performance, while the Huron facility received recognition for Environmental Performance.

May 13, 2020

PPG recently announced that its Barberton and Huron, Ohio, facilities were recognized by the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC) for programs that advance the company’s health, safety, and environmental performance.

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Readers Show Massive Interest in Medical Adhesive Patch Developed through Henkel Collaboration

An adhesive patch developed to help monitor patients’ breathing and heart rate has drawn massive interest over the past couple of weeks.

Susan Sutton

May 11, 2020

Are your company’s innovations being used to fight COVID-19? Please send your news to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Housing Affordability Declines Due to Economic Losses Stemming from COVID-19 Pandemic

In all, 61.3% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of January and end of March, 2020, were affordable to families earning an adjusted U.S. median income of $72,900.

May 11, 2020

Surging job losses in March stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a decline in U.S. median income and housing affordability in the first quarter of 2020, according to the most recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).

PANACOL: Autoclavable UV Coating

Panacol reports that the coating surface is very dry after UV curing, so coated components can be processed immediately.

May 7, 2020

Vitralit 2028 from Panacol is a UV-curable coating that is resistant to chemicals and is autoclavable.

MAPEI Receives Over 255 Indoor Advantage Gold Certifications from SCS Global Services

MAPEI product categories to receive certification include architectural coatings, sealants, and adhesives.

May 5, 2020

MAPEI recently announced that SCS Global Services has issued its Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality to over 255 of MAPEI’s products in the U.S. for low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

Submissions Being Accepted for CPI’s Polyurethane Innovation Award

The recipient of the Polyurethane Innovation Award will be announced at the conclusion of the Polyurethanes Technical Conference in October.

May 1, 2020

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently announced that applications for its Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 15, 2020.

ACTEGA to Increase Production Capacity for Overprint Varnishes

ACTEGA reports that its global production output will increase to more than 150,000 tons per year.

April 28, 2020

ACTEGA recently announced that it is significantly expanding its production capacities for water-based and UV overprint varnishes.

New NAHB Index Finds Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic is Causing Remodeling Activity to Slow

Concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, combined with high unemployment and other factors, are reducing remodeling activity.

April 27, 2020

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently announced that it redesigned its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) in the first quarter of 2020 to ease respondent burden and improve its ability to interpret and track industry trends.

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Controlling VOC Emissions from Silicone-Based Coatings

For processes such as tape manufacturing, a recuperative thermal oxidizer specially designed for high levels of silicone may be most effective.

Stephen H. Klostermeyer

April 23, 2020

Silicone-based coatings are among the most versatile materials used in a variety of industrial applications, including pressure-sensitive tapes, protective coatings, and the protection of printed text on packaging.

Michelman Joins 4evergreen Alliance to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging in a Circular Economy

The three-year-long project brings together a diverse network of organizations and stakeholders throughout the value chain to develop the best solutions for the future of fiber-based packaging.

April 21, 2020

Michelman recently announced that, in its continuing effort to enable more sustainable packaging solutions for the circular economy, it has expanded its network by joining 4evergreen.

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.

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Two PPG Facilities in Ohio Receive Recognition for Environmental, Health, and Safety Initiatives

Readers Show Massive Interest in Medical Adhesive Patch Developed through Henkel Collaboration

Housing Affordability Declines Due to Economic Losses Stemming from COVID-19 Pandemic

PANACOL: Autoclavable UV Coating

MAPEI Receives Over 255 Indoor Advantage Gold Certifications from SCS Global Services

Submissions Being Accepted for CPI’s Polyurethane Innovation Award

ACTEGA to Increase Production Capacity for Overprint Varnishes

New NAHB Index Finds Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic is Causing Remodeling Activity to Slow

Controlling VOC Emissions from Silicone-Based Coatings

Michelman Joins 4evergreen Alliance to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging in a Circular Economy

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