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SCIGRIP: Methacrylate Adhesives

October 19, 2017

SCIGRIP will be showcasing a range of methacrylate (MMA) adhesives targeted at the automotive assembly market during the Advanced Engineering Show.

Medical, Other End Use Markets Driving PSA Demand

Among regions, Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes market.

October 18, 2017

The pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.22%.

Bostik Opens Indian Facility

Together with its existing plant in Bangalore, the new plant intends to serve the fast growing demand in India for adhesives in industrial markets.

October 16, 2017

Bostik recently announced the opening of a new facility in Gujarat.

Case Study

Silo Systems for Safety

Silo protection systems installed at Everbuild’s facility are ensuring the safe storage of dolomite.

October 13, 2017

Leeds-based Everbuild Building Products Ltd., part of the international Sika Group, is one of the UK’s leading sealant, adhesive and building chemical manufacturers, with customers in over 70 countries. It recently installed fully integrated silo protection systems (SPS) by Hycontrol to ensure the ongoing safe and reliable pneumatic filling of powder storage silos. The integrated protection systems, which feature full ground-level testing (GLT) capabilities for all critical system components, have been fitted to two 10-m-high silos used to store finely powdered dolomite.

PPG Announces Partnership with Renault-Nissan

The companies co-developed the technology, which reportedly delivers durability and manufacturing efficiency that is above industry standards.

October 13, 2017

PPG recently announced its partnership with Renault-Nissan Alliance to deliver structural adhesives to more than 1 million Renault, Nissan and Samsung cars across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America.

Waterproof Tapes Market to Grow at 6.97%

The market growth is reportedly driven by the growing demand from end-use industries.

October 13, 2017

The waterproof tapes market is forecast to reach $13.95 billion by 2022.

Kimmelshue Joins H.B. Fuller Board

Kimmelshue serves as Cargill’s corporate senior vice president, business operations and supply chain, and is a member of the executive team.

October 12, 2017

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that Ruth Kimmelshue has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.

Shurtape Expands Sales Staff

The additions include John Erwin as national channel manager and Nick Baloun as senior national account manager.

October 11, 2017

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced it has expanded its sales team supporting the industrial and construction channel.

Arsenal Sells Accella Performance Materials to Carlisle Companies

Accella has annualized revenue of approximately $430 million and operates from 10 manufacturing facilities and seven R&D laboratories.

October 10, 2017

Arsenal Capital Partners recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Accella Performance Materials to Carlisle Companies Inc. for $670 million.