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Regulatory Review: TSCA Reform - Can the Senate Get There in 2014?

TSCA reform seems to be at a legislative crossroads this spring.

May 1, 2014

About this time last spring, the U.S. Senate actually appeared on the brink of tackling reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Advancing Adhesives: Reusable and Renewable Adhesive Mimics Geckos

Researchers have re-designed Geckskin with renewable materials.

May 1, 2014

Traditional adhesives, usually petroleum-based and often intended for a single use, present a sticky situation for sustainability. However, researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst have redesigned their Geckskin adhesive using renewable materials.

Up for Discussion: Bidding Exercises Spell Bad News for Adhesives and Sealants Industry

The process' sole purpose is driving down costs for the customers at the expense of the suppliers.

Lex Reynolds

May 1, 2014

No matter what you call them—RFQs, RFPs, online auctions, reverse auctions or bids—they all spell bad news for the adhesives and sealants industry. These exercises will ultimately do irreparable harm to the industry as a whole.

Livermore Named Sika Marketing Director

May 1, 2014

Sika Industry recently announced it has promoted Russell Livermore III to the position of director of Marketing, Industry Target Market USA.

Nordson ASYMTEK’s Bierhuis Joins IPC Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association Council

May 1, 2014

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced that its president, Pieter Bierhuis, has been invited to join the IPC Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association Council (SMEMA).

Avery Dennison First Quarter Sales Rise 3%

May 1, 2014

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced first quarter net sales rose about 3%.

3M Receives EPA ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award

April 30, 2014

3M recently announced it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Scott Bader Plant Receives Accreditation

April 24, 2014

Scott Bader recently announced that its chemical plant in Croatia has been awarded full certification according to the Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS) 1800:2007 standard.