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IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2022

Technical conference paper abstracts are due June 18, 2021, and professional development course proposals are due July 16, 2021.
April 16, 2021
IPC recently announced that it is inviting engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders to submit abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2022.
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Patenting Considerations for Composition Inventions in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Incorporating compositions into process or assembly/device claims, although restrictive, can afford some protection. But is it enough?
Sapna Blackburn
Sapna Blackburn Ph.D.
April 15, 2021

The global adhesives and sealants market grew from approximately $45 billion in 2010 to around $63 billion last year, according to The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s recently released “2020-2023 North American Market Report for Adhesives and Sealants, with a Global Overview.” During this period, over 200 patent applications (simple family groups) in the technical fields of adhesives and sealants were filed across the five major IP jurisdictions (US, EU, CN, JP, KR).


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Exploring Trends in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

I’m putting together an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, and I would love your input!
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
April 14, 2021

Responses to these questions will all be compiled to create an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, with the goal of providing insight and context to the challenges and opportunities facing the adhesives and sealants industry.


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RPM Reports Strong Results for Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter

Net sales for the fiscal 2021 third quarter were almost $1.3 billion, an increase of 8.1% over the nearly $1.2 billion reported a year ago.
April 13, 2021
RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2021 third quarter, ended February 28, 2021.
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An Ounce of Prevention Leads to Efficient Adhesive Assembly Operations

Environmentally friendly cleaning and preventative maintenance can pay dividends in terms of efficient operation and a safer manufacturing environment.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
April 12, 2021

Have you ever run your hot-melt tank above the adhesive manufacturer’s recommended operating temperature? Did someone on the line ever forget to turn the equipment off at the end of the day? What about drips on the tank lid, or that one spot on the nozzle that always seems to collect buildup?


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Douglas to Resign as Huntsman CFO

The company has initiated a search for a permanent chief financial officer and is evaluating both internal and external candidates.
April 12, 2021
Huntsman Corp. recently announced that Sean Douglas notified the company he intends to resign as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, 2021.
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ASC Announces 2021 Scholarship Program Recipients

Scholarships totaling $7,500 were awarded to five students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees.
April 8, 2021
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the recipients of its member-only Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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