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Top 5 News that Sticks

Bostik Poster Session Win Lands in Top News Spot

Readers last week were most interested in Bostik’s PSTC Tape Summit success.

Susan Sutton

June 17, 2019

Has your company experienced a big win recently? Please share you success stories with me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

RPM Acquires Commercial Joint Sealant Manufacturer Schul International

Schul’s product line primarily consists of pre-compressed, self-expanding foam tapes, which are used for sealing vertical and horizontal joints in applications that include window seals, precast concrete, modular construction, and concrete façade restoration.

June 17, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Tremco business has acquired Schul International Co., LLC, a manufacturer of joint sealants for commercial construction, as well as Willseal LLC, a business that markets and sells Schul products.

Luxury Vehicle Market to See Strong Growth through 2023

Increasing demand for luxury vans and buses, as well as electrified vehicles, is positively impacting the market.

June 17, 2019

A recent market research study projects the global luxury vehicle market to grow at a CAGR of more than 12% from 2019-2023.

HP Opens New 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona

The new center reportedly brings together hundreds of the world’s leading additive manufacturing experts in more than 150,000 sq ft of cutting-edge innovation space.

June 14, 2019

HP Inc. recently opened the doors to its new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain.

Strengthening the Adhesives and Sealants Industry's Future

The ASC's dynamic three-day Annual Spring Conference and Expo enabled attendees to broaden their knowledge, see the latest technologies, and network with peers.

Susan Sutton

June 14, 2019

The adhesives and sealants community gathered in Philadelphia April 8-10 for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Spring Conference and Expo.

H.B. Fuller to Sell Surfactants, Thickeners, and Dispersants Business to Tiarco

H.B. Fuller’s surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business, based in Dalton, Ga., had fiscal year 2018 sales of approximately $25 million and EBITDA of approximately $8 million.

June 13, 2019

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business to Tiarco, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textile Rubber and Chemical Co., Inc., for $71 million.

Henkel Opens European Hub for Aerospace Adhesive Solutions

With an investment of about €35 million (approximately $39.4 million), Henkel aims to serve the constantly growing demand for high-performance solutions supporting key trends in the global aerospace industry.

June 12, 2019

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit recently officially inaugurated its new production facility for aerospace applications in Montornès del Vallès (Montornès), Spain.

FLEXcon’s New Scanning Electron Microscope is Online

The goal of the SEM acquisition is to enable imagery and analysis of micro-embossed film samples during the development of new microstructures.

June 12, 2019

FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that its new scanning electron microscope (SEM) is up and running.

Editor's Blog

How Are Professionals Benefiting from Additive Manufacturing Technology?

Case24 found that professionals are most commonly using 3D printing for prototyping (55%).

Susan Sutton

June 12, 2019

I recently came across this additive manufacturing story, and I’d like to share it with you all to see if these findings track with your experiences in the field.

JOWAT: Adhesives for Glued Laminated Timber Construction

Jowapur prepolymers for load-bearing timber construction are reportedly characterized by their particularly high initial strength and internal hold of the bond line.

June 11, 2019

Jowat recently launched a new product family for load-bearing glued laminated timber (glulam) construction.