Finished Adhesives and Sealants - Articles - Page 377

Focus On: H.B. Fuller Grows through Acquisitions

Acquisitions in adhesives and sealants can help fast-track engineering adhesives innovation.

January 4, 2016

In today’s world of rapid innovation, manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to gain a competitive edge. H.B. Fuller intends to put its latest acquisition to work to fast-track engineering adhesives innovation in markets such as automotive; electronics; solar; wind; maintenance, repair and operations (MRO); appliance; and heavy machinery.

Case Study: Enhancing Efficiency in Adhesives and Coatings Manufacturing

Bulk bag weigh batching helps an adhesives and coatings manufacturer increase productivity.

January 4, 2016

A fire gutted a 9,000-sq-ft building at the Canadian head office and manufacturing and distribution center of the Henry Co., a manufacturer of commercial and residential foundation coatings, roofing products, caulks, adhesives, driveway sealers, and other building products marketed under the Building Envelope Systems® trademark.

Editor's Memo: Happy New Year!

The beginning of a new year has long been time to reflect on the past year and make plans for a fresh start.

January 4, 2016

The beginning of a new year has long been time to reflect on the past year and make plans for a fresh start. For me, that fresh start came a bit early, as my computer’s hard drive decided to fail during the production of this issue.

Valentus Specialty Chemicals Acquires National Paint Industries

January 4, 2016

Huron Capital Partners LLC recently announced that its specialty coatings platform has acquired North Brunswick, N.J.-based National Paint Industries Inc.

Chem Show Reports Attendance

December 22, 2015

The 2015 Chem Show, at the Javits Center in New York, welcomed 5,170 registered attendees.

Bostik Opens Mexican Plant

December 21, 2015

Bostik recently announced it has extended its production capacities with a new hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives (HMPSA) plant in Monterrey, Mexico.

Increasing Demand for Structural Adhesives

December 18, 2015

Increasing demand for reducing weight, reduce emissions, and increasing efficiency has led to the increased usage of structural adhesives.

Dow Restructures Ownership of Dow Corning

December 17, 2015

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced it has signed agreements to restructure the ownership of Dow Corning Corp.

THE DOW CHEMICAL CO.: Laminating Adhesive

December 14, 2015

This company has released the latest addition to its MOR-FREE™ portfolio.

Photo Stencil Sells Mexico Business

December 10, 2015

Photo Stencil LLC recently announced it has sold the Photo Stencil business in Guadalajara, Mexico, to the facility’s management team, Francisco Lujano and Armando Berumen.