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Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Announces Keynote Speaker

Mahzarin Banaji will examine the importance of diversity and inclusion in relation to the STEM disciplines
July 7, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council recently announced Mahzarin Banaji, Ph.D., reportedly a renowned Harvard University psychology professor, will deliver the keynote at the 2017 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.


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OMNOVA Second Quarter 2017 Net Sales Jump 9%

Sales in specialty solutions increased 14.4% to $121.5 million, while sales in performance materials increased 4.2% to $99.8 million
July 6, 2017

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced net sales for the second quarter were $221.3 million, up 9.6% from last year's $202 million. 


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Editor's Memo

Distributor Directory

Our exclusive year-long reference tool helps connect companies with the appropriate distributor partner.
Teresa McPherson
July 3, 2017
Welcome to our annual Distributor Directory, a reference tool you can use year-round to quickly locate a distributor that best suits your needs. Distributor listings* are organized by region and include company contact information such as address, phone, fax, email, website, and key personnel.
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Flexible Formulation of Waterborne Caulks and Sealants

Eliminating external plasticizers can improve performance in waterborne caulks and sealants.
Rick Miner
July 3, 2017
A caulking sealant has three basic functions: filling a gap between two or more substrates; forming a barrier through the physical properties of the sealant itself and by adhesion to the substrate; and maintaining sealing properties for the expected lifetime, service conditions, and environments.
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Kiu-Yuen Tse

PSTC Tape Summit Honors Past, Looks to Future

The tapes-focused event celebrated the 40th anniversary Tech Seminar.
July 3, 2017
From May 15-19, nearly 300 pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape professionals—including scientists, professors, CEOs, VPs and sales professionals—gathered at the Mandalay Bay Las Vegas Convention Center for the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Tape Summit 2017.
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Focus On

Winning in a Dynamic and Inclusive Market

Companies must become more agile to take advantage of new growth opportunities in the adhesives and sealants industry.
Christian Kirsten
Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.
July 3, 2017
If the past year taught us anything, it’s that the world is becoming an unpredictable place and change is the only constant. In the Asia-Pacific region, the convergence of economic, technological, customer and regulatory forces are remaking the market into a more dynamic, inclusive playing field. With this transition, we expect to see consistent demand for reliable products, breakthrough technology and innovative high-impact solutions.
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Ask Dr. Dave

We want to bond steel to foamed polystyrene. What do you recommend?

Dave Dunn's July 2017 column.
July 3, 2017
Solvent-based contact cements, such as those based on chloroprene rubber, were traditionally used for this application. They work very well and are available in spray or aerosol versions. However, many users are now reluctant to use them because of emissions regulations, safety concerns or disposal issues.
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