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Day Named Bostik Market Manager for Ceramic Installation Systems

April 5, 2013

Bostik Inc.’s Consumer & Construction Division recently announced it has hired Brian Day as market manager for Ceramic Installation Systems.

U.S. Dept. of Interior Approves Three Renewable Energy Projects

April 5, 2013

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar recently announced the approval of three major renewable energy projects that, when built, are expected to deliver 1,100 MW to the grid.

Forbo Acquisition Helps H.B. Fuller First Quarter Revenue Jump 38.9%

April 4, 2013

Net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2013 was $20.8 million, compared to net income from continuing operations of $13.6 million in last year’s first quarter.

LORD Creates Corporate Structure in Latin America

April 3, 2013

Aiming to expand the focus on Latin America’s growth potential, LORD Corp. has created a specific structure for the region.

Henkel’s Loctite Adhesives Receive Approval for Use with Cree LEDs

April 2, 2013

Henkel Corp. recently announced it has reportedly become the first adhesives manufacturer to demonstrate the ability of its products to meet stringent chemical testing protocol developed by Cree Inc.

Atlanta to Host Spring ASC Convention

The adhesives and sealants community will gather April 21-23 to share business information, discover the latest innovations, and network with industry leaders.

April 1, 2013

Technological advancements, industry innovations and regulatory updates: all these features and more will be highlighted at the 2013 Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Spring Conference and Expo in Atlanta, Ga. The adhesives and sealants community will gather at the Hyatt Regency from April 21-23 to share business information, discover the latest innovations, and network with industry leaders.

Advancing Adhesives: On the Move

Ford is using liquid gasketing in a new high-volume production engine.

April 1, 2013

The Ford Motor Co.’s one-liter Fox engine will reportedly soon be manufactured across the globe. Designed at the company’s Dagenham Diesel Centre (DDC), it has the highest output per displacement of any high-volume production engine on the market, with a power output of 124 hp.

Discoloration of Elastomeric Joint Sealants

Various mechanisms and formulation components can cause sealant discoloration.

George T. Sivy, Ph.D.

April 1, 2013

Today’s elastomeric joint sealants are quite remarkable. For a relatively low cost, they provide much of the protection against air or water intrusion for many types of assemblies. In these applications, a sealant must adhere tenaciously to the substrates and maintain prolonged flexibility while being bombarded by wind, rain, heat, ultraviolet (UV) light, ice, dirt, and so on.

HENKEL CORP.: Loctite®Adhesive Sourcebook

April 1, 2013

The new “Loctite Adhesive Sourcebook Vol. 15” is a 212-page catalog showcasing the company’s Loctite adhesives, sealants, lubricants, coatings and dispensing/curing equipment.