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FEICA Moves to Updated Offices

The new offices are closer to key European institutions and partner associations.

March 31, 2021

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, recently announced that it has moved its offices to the center of Brussels.

IPC Launches Thought Leaders Program to Enhance Awareness and Insights on Electronics Industry Trends

One of the program’s first projects will be a report on the U.S. Defense Department’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.

March 30, 2021

IPC recently unveiled a new Thought Leaders Program in which industry experts will assist IPC on key industry issues and offer insights to IPC members and key external stakeholders.

Adhesives for Electronics Assembly

Adhesives provide a strong bond during electronics assembly while protecting components against potential damage.

Simla Ay

March 29, 2021

Recent innovations in the electronics industry, such as hybrid vehicles, mobile electronic devices, medical applications, digital cameras, computers, defense telecommunications, and augmented reality headsets, touch nearly every part of our lives.

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DuPont Acquisition Leads the News

DuPont’s agreement to acquire Laird Performance Materials drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

March 29, 2021

Have you seen all of the recent acquisitions impacting the industry? Subscribe to our weekly ASI eNews to be sure you’re up to date.

Elkem Silicones Announces New ISO 14001 Certification

The certification comes after an audit in December 2020.

March 29, 2021

Elkem Silicones recently announced that its plant in Saint-Fons, France, has obtained ISO 14001 certification.

Sika to Acquire Supermassa do Brasil

The acquisition will reportedly provide Sika with improved access to builders’ merchants and specialized dealers and lead to cross-selling opportunities for Sika’s products through these channels.

March 26, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Supermassa do Brasil Ltda, a mortar manufacturer that operates under the BR Massa brand in the Brazilian market.

Scott Bader Expands Production Capacity for Structural Adhesives in France

The company reports that the approximately $2.1 million investment is in response to increasing customer demand for its products.

March 25, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced that it has made a capital investment to expand production capacity for its range of Crestabond^® and Crestomer^® structural adhesives, Crystic^® gelcoats, and formulated products.

PPG Honored by Bosma Enterprises with Employment Innovation Award

The award is presented to an outstanding person or organization that has shown exemplary leadership in creating employment opportunities for individuals who are visually impaired.

March 24, 2021

PPG recently announced that it is the recipient of the Bosma Enterprises^® 2021 Employment Innovation Award.

Improving Efficiency and Sustainability in Composites Bonding

A new system comprising a curing oven, regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO), and secondary and tertiary heat exchangers can help reduce operating costs while ensuring the safe removal of volatile organic compounds during composite bonding processes.

Tasha Jamaluddin

March 24, 2021

Among all chemical curing techniques, convection and radiant thermal curing represent the most widely used applications for adhesives and sealants. During the curing process, adhesives and sealants usually pass through two physical transformations—evaporation and condensation—while being applied to other materials.

HENKEL: Relaunched Glue Stick

The further optimized formulation contains 97% natural ingredients, while the stick now consists of up to 65% post-industrial recycled plastics.

March 23, 2021

Henkel recently announced that it has relaunched its Pritt stick to provide consumers with an even more natural and high-performing solution combined with improved sustainability.