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3M Sales Drop 12.2% in 2020 Second Quarter

Sales declined in all of 3M’s business segments in the second quarter of 2020.
August 5, 2020
3M recently reported results for the second quarter of 2020, including a decrease in sales of 12.2% to $7.2 billion.
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Ask Dr. Dave

Solvent-Based Adhesives

I was brought up using solvent-based adhesives, but they don’t seem to be as common these days. Is it just a safety issue? Are any of these adhesives still available?
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
August 4, 2020

Solvent-based adhesives were traditionally attractive systems for both industrial users and consumers. They are low-cost systems that dry quickly and frequently give high performance, particularly on plastics where the solvents soften or dissolve the surface layers.


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Polycom rebrand

Polycom Industries Rebrands as POLYCOM

Along with the name change, Polycom has created a new logo and website, and the company is implementing new marketing initiatives.
August 4, 2020
Polycom Industries recently announced that it has been rebranded as POLYCOM.
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Soudal adhesive and sealant packages

Choosing the Ideal Packaging for Sealants and Adhesives

In addition to cost, many factors need to be considered when making packaging decisions for specific sealant and adhesive products.
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Jason Bakus
August 3, 2020

Many different factors should be explored when determining the proper package for a sealant or adhesive. Important considerations include cost, size, compatibility, appearance, ease of disposal, application, and many others—all of which can affect the decision regarding what package system is best for a particular product. Let’s look at an example of how similar factors could apply to a decision many people face on a regular basis.


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RPM Reports Nearly Flat Net Sales for 2020 Fiscal Year

RPM’s fiscal 2020 full-year net sales were $5.5 billion, or down 1% compared to $5.6 billion during fiscal 2019.
August 3, 2020
RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and year ended May 31, 2020.
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Huntsman Advanced Materials Expands Partnership with Azelis in the Americas

With this agreement, Azelis will lead the distribution arm of the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE) business for Advanced Materials, both in the U.S. and Canada.
July 31, 2020
Huntsman’s Advanced Materials business recently announced the expansion of its Pan-American business relationship with preferred distribution partner Azelis Americas CASE, LLC in the U.S. and Azelis Canada, Inc. in Canada.
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