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RPM Plans for Expansion with Tremco Purchase of Texas Manufacturing Plant

The facility will be repurposed to serve as a manufacturing campus for a number of RPM’s operating companies.

September 14, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced it has procured a 178,000-sq-ft chemical manufacturing facility located on 120 acres in Corsicana, Texas.

The Importance of Uniform Light Delivery from UV Curing Systems

Beyond peak intensity and curing area, differences in uniformity can impact the delivered UV light dose and change the optimal setup for flood-curing systems.

Jason Tomei

September 13, 2021

When selecting a UV flood-curing system, it is relatively easy to compare the advertised curing area and the peak intensity of the different systems and assume that higher values mean higher light delivery.

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Arkema Acquisition of Ashland Performance Adhesives Dominates the News

The Ashland Performance Adhesives acquisition by Arkema remains our most popular news story for the second consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

September 13, 2021

How are acquisitions shaping the industry? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

DuPont’s Grunder Named Rising Star by Automotive News Europe

Grunder is a technology leader for DuPont™ BETATECH™ thermal interface materials.

September 13, 2021

Sergio Grunder, Ph.D., scientist at DuPont Mobility & Materials, has been named a 2021 Automotive News Europe Rising Star.

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Weighing the Cost Benefit of Complex Design in 3D-Printed OEM Parts

Adhesive bonding opportunities are exponentially increasing with the design complexities of polymer and metal additive manufacturing.

Aggie Lotz

Jillian Gorsuch

Gregory Dudder Ph.D.

September 10, 2021

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has seen increased adoption across industries and regions for producing a variety of end-use parts.

Covestro to Present Multiple Technologies During Digital Expo

Applications of technologies featured at the expo include the bonding of upper material to the outsole of shoes and the application of adhesives to smartphone displays.

September 10, 2021

On September 14-16, Covestro will hold Digital Expo 2021 to highlight its technological offerings in four categories: Mobility, Living, Construction & Infrastructure, and Packaging.

SCHREINER PROTECH: Steam-Permeable Adhesive Solution for Humidity Sensors

The sensor-integrated die-cut part reportedly ensures optimal performance.

September 9, 2021

Schreiner ProTech recently announced that it has designed a breathable, self-adhesive pad specifically for the requirements of a wireless humidity sensor.

Housing Starts Decline in July on Supply Chain Challenges

Single-family starts decreased 4.5%, and the multi-family sector decreased 13.1%.

September 9, 2021

Supply chain and labor challenges helped to push overall housing starts down 7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.53 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Prime Blend

Prime Blend is a manufacturer and formulator of water-based and hot-melt adhesives and coatings.

September 8, 2021

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced the addition of its 14th company to the group's portfolio with the acquisition of Prime Blend, LLC.

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Arkema Acquisition of Ashland Performance Adhesives Garners Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most drawn to yet another major industry acquisition.

Susan Sutton

September 7, 2021

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