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Huntsman Building Solutions is New Name for Huntsman’s Spray Polyurethane Foam Business

Huntsman’s spray polyurethane foam business was formed when the company acquired Icynene-Lapolla in February and combined it with Demilec, which Huntsman acquired in 2018.

June 2, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has branded its spray polyurethane foam (SPF) business as Huntsman Building Solutions (HBS).

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Avery Dennison’s Self-Adhesive N95 Mask Collaboration Retains Top Spot

Last week, readers continued to be drawn to Avery Dennison’s collaboration on self-adhesive N95 masks.

Susan Sutton

June 1, 2020

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Berry Announces Capacity Enhancements for Hygiene and Healthcare Nonwoven Production in North America

Berry reports that the increased capacity will support products used for personal protection equipment and in hygiene applications.

June 1, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced an investment in the expansion of its spunmelt nonwoven capacity in Statesville, N.C.

Winkler von Mohrenfels to Succeed Ganz as Ashland General Counsel

To support a smooth transition, Yvonne Winkler von Mohrenfels will serve as deputy general counsel, effective immediately.

May 29, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Yvonne Winkler von Mohrenfels as general counsel and secretary, effective January 1, 2021.

Electronics Manufacturing Supports More Than 5.3 Million U.S. Jobs and Almost 4% of U.S. GDP

For every U.S. electronics manufacturing job, three other jobs are supported in the U.S. economy, contributing to a total of 5.3 million American jobs.

May 29, 2020

Electronics manufacturing contributes powerfully to the U.S. economy, according to a recent report from IPC, the global electronics manufacturing industry association.

Ask Dr. Dave

Could you please suggest an epoxy resin, along with a hardener and accelerator, to use as a raw material in the production of a high-temperature-resistant adhesive?

Dr. Dave provides details regarding the use of inorganic vs. organic adhesives for high-temperature applications.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 29, 2020

It may be a one- or two-part system. We need temperature resistance up to 500˚C, and the adhesive will be applied to fill small gaps in a hot mild steel structure. The required initial setting time is 5 min.

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Expands with New Division in Ireland, Names Walsh Sales Manager

With over 30 years of experience, Ciarán Walsh has been named sales manager for Ellsworth Adhesives Ireland.

May 28, 2020

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe recently announced the launch of a new division with an office based in Cork, South West Ireland.

Accella Polyurethane Systems Becomes Carlisle Polyurethane Systems

Carlisle Polyurethane Systems will continue to focus on foams, surface and specialty coatings, binders, casting resins, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.

May 28, 2020

Carlisle Construction Materials, an operating segment of Carlisle Companies Inc., recently announced that it is changing the name of its CASE business from Accella Polyurethane Systems to Carlisle Polyurethane Systems.

Sika Incorporates Existing Products in New Safety Mask Production to Combat COVID-19

The masks incorporate polyester-based protective layers used in roof waterproofing membranes, as well as silicone-based sealants.

May 27, 2020

Sika recently announced that it has begun production of respiratory masks at its Les Salles du Gardon facility in southern France.

EPA Proposes Rule to Improve Guidance Transparency

The EPA reports that this new rule will increase the transparency of the agency’s practices around guidance and will improve its process for managing guidance documents.

May 27, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its a proposed rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents.

In this webinar, Raphael Schaller, CTO of Collano, shares how his team envisioned their data to make it usable for AI-driven materials discovery. He reflects on what he would do differently if starting over, and how adopting the Citrine Platform has accelerated learning, collaboration, and innovation across the organization.

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Huntsman Building Solutions is New Name for Huntsman’s Spray Polyurethane Foam Business

Avery Dennison’s Self-Adhesive N95 Mask Collaboration Retains Top Spot

Berry Announces Capacity Enhancements for Hygiene and Healthcare Nonwoven Production in North America

Winkler von Mohrenfels to Succeed Ganz as Ashland General Counsel

Electronics Manufacturing Supports More Than 5.3 Million U.S. Jobs and Almost 4% of U.S. GDP

Could you please suggest an epoxy resin, along with a hardener and accelerator, to use as a raw material in the production of a high-temperature-resistant adhesive?

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Expands with New Division in Ireland, Names Walsh Sales Manager

Accella Polyurethane Systems Becomes Carlisle Polyurethane Systems

Sika Incorporates Existing Products in New Safety Mask Production to Combat COVID-19

EPA Proposes Rule to Improve Guidance Transparency

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