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DELO: Adhesive for Power Semiconductors

DELO MONOPOX TC2270 reportedly shows good strength, even after standardized humidity tests with subsequent reflow cycles are performed.

August 11, 2020

DELO recently announced that it has developed an adhesive for electronics that is both thermally conductive and electrically insulating.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Announcement Regarding the Death of Palmer Holland’s Matt Walker Dominates the News

Last week, news from Palmer Holland regarding the death of Matt Walker drew a large amount of reader interest.

Susan Sutton

August 10, 2020

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send your press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Navigating the Adhesive and Sealant Industry through the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Adhesive and Sealant Council is supporting members during the coronavirus crisis with communication, education, and engagement opportunities.

Susan Sutton

August 10, 2020

The economic toll of the global COVID-19 pandemic is vast and ongoing. According to Bill Allmond, president of The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), member companies have experienced varying degrees of difficulty, and those difficulties have likely evolved over the course of the crisis.

Acquisition Helps Push Berry Global to Record Sales in 2020 Fiscal Third Quarter

Berry Global’s fiscal third quarter 2020 net sales jumped 50% compared to the prior-year quarter, to $2.9 billion.

August 10, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its third quarter 2020 results (referred to as the June 2020 quarter).

Huntsman Experiences Steep Sales Decreases in 2020 Second Quarter

Revenues in Huntsman’s Advanced Materials segment were $192 million in the second quarter, a 30% decrease compared to the 2019 quarter.

August 7, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently reported second quarter 2020 results with revenues of $1.2 billion, a 30% decrease compared to the 2019 second quarter.

Sales Decline 10% for Ashland in Fiscal 2020 Third Quarter

Ashland achieved sales of $574 million in its 2020 fiscal third quarter, a decrease of 10% compared to the 2019 quarter.

August 6, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for its 2020 fiscal third quarter, which ended June 30, 2020.

Pella Expands with Window and Door Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

Pella will occupy an existing 324,000-sq-ft space, where it will house the production of vinyl windows and doors.

August 6, 2020

Pella Corp. recently announced that it has selected Troy, Ohio, as the location for its new manufacturing facility.

CREATIVE MATERIALS, INC.: Gold Conductive Ink, Coating, and Adhesive

Creative Materials reports that its new 128-24 product features excellent adhesion to polyimide, polyester, glass, and other smooth high-energy surfaces.

August 6, 2020

Creative Materials, Inc. has introduced a new gold conductive ink, coating, and adhesive.

3M Sales Drop 12.2% in 2020 Second Quarter

Sales declined in all of 3M’s business segments in the second quarter of 2020.

August 5, 2020

3M recently reported results for the second quarter of 2020, including a decrease in sales of 12.2% to $7.2 billion.

Ask Dr. Dave

Solvent-Based Adhesives

I was brought up using solvent-based adhesives, but they don’t seem to be as common these days. Is it just a safety issue? Are any of these adhesives still available?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 4, 2020

Solvent-based adhesives were traditionally attractive systems for both industrial users and consumers. They are low-cost systems that dry quickly and frequently give high performance, particularly on plastics where the solvents soften or dissolve the surface layers.