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SMTA Finalizes Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium Program

The Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium reportedly promotes international technical interchange and provides a forum for networking among microelectronics professionals and business leaders throughout the world.

December 31, 2019

SMTA recently announced that the program is finalized for its 25th Annual Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium, which will take place February 10-13, 2020, at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Builder Confidence Ends 2019 Strong on Solid Economic Fundamentals

All three Housing Market Index components registered gains in December 2019.

December 27, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to 76 in December, from an upwardly revised November reading, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

ALTANA Acquires Overprint Varnish Specialist Schmid Rhyner

Schmid Rhyner reportedly generated sales of roughly €50 million (approximately $55.6 million) in 2018, with around 80 employees.

December 26, 2019

ALTANA recently announced it is acquiring Switzerland-based Schmid Rhyner AG, thereby strategically expanding its ACTEGA division.

Electronics Manufacturers See Internet of Things as Key Growth Driver

The electronics industry’s expected direction in the next six months remained generally optimistic, with all business indicators looking positive.

December 26, 2019

Growth is slowing worldwide and the electronics industry’s outlook is less optimistic than in previous quarters, although it is still generally positive, according to the results of IPC’s fourth quarter 2019 “Pulse of the Electronics Industry” survey.

AkzoNobel to Strengthen Position in Sub-Saharan African Market with Mauvilac Acquisition

AkzoNobel reports that the transaction includes a local production facility, four concept stores, and access to a strong distribution network.

December 24, 2019

AkzoNobel recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Mauvilac Industries Limited, a paints and coatings company in Mauritius.

PPG Completes $15.5 Million Investment in Research and Technology Center

PPG’s new facility accommodates more than 90 employees in various research and technology, manufacturing, customer support, and related service and administrative positions.

December 20, 2019

PPG recently marked the completion of a $15.5 million investment at its aerospace research and technology (R&T) center in Burbank, Calif.

Though Home Building is Concentrated in Millennial Areas, Pace Lags Rest of Nation

The pace of housing production in areas with the greatest concentration of millennials lags the rest of the nation, according to the latest quarterly National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).

December 18, 2019

The majority of single- and multi-family housing production in the nation is occurring in counties with the greatest concentration of millennials.

Nordson ASYMTEK conformal coatings awards

Nordson ASYMTEK Conformal Coating Products Receive Awards for Global Innovation and Technology

Nordson ASYMTEK’s Qadence flow control system and Panorama S-Line were recognized in Mexico and Germany, respectively.

December 12, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced that it has received awards for two products that deliver conformal coating solutions.

Huntsman to Expand Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Downstream Footprint with Icynene-Lapolla Acquisition

Icynene-Lapolla has annual revenues of approximately $230 million, with manufacturing facilities in Houston, Texas, and Mississauga, Ontario.

December 12, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently announced its agreement to acquire Icynene-Lapolla, a North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications.

HENKEL: Recyclable Packaging Adhesives

Henkel reports that the solvent-free adhesives and coatings of the RE range are suitable for recycling and bonding of recycled plastic films.

December 12, 2019

With its new RE range that is “designed for recycling,” Henkel reports that it is introducing adhesives and coatings that both improve the recyclability of flexible packaging and make it possible to use recycled content in new packaging.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.

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SMTA Finalizes Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium Program

Builder Confidence Ends 2019 Strong on Solid Economic Fundamentals

ALTANA Acquires Overprint Varnish Specialist Schmid Rhyner

Electronics Manufacturers See Internet of Things as Key Growth Driver

AkzoNobel to Strengthen Position in Sub-Saharan African Market with Mauvilac Acquisition

PPG Completes $15.5 Million Investment in Research and Technology Center

Though Home Building is Concentrated in Millennial Areas, Pace Lags Rest of Nation

Nordson ASYMTEK Conformal Coating Products Receive Awards for Global Innovation and Technology

Huntsman to Expand Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Downstream Footprint with Icynene-Lapolla Acquisition

HENKEL: Recyclable Packaging Adhesives

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