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Domestic Electronics Manufacturers Grappling with Higher Costs from U.S. and Chinese Tariffs

On average, surveyed U.S. electronics companies report they have seen tariff increases on 31% of the total dollar value of the products they import.

October 25, 2019

According to a member survey conducted by IPC from September 25-October 2, almost 90% of U.S. electronics manufacturers are troubled by the higher tariffs imposed by the U.S. and China on each other’s imports.

Ask Dr. Dave

What cure systems are available for UV adhesives?

UV adhesives can be cured using free radicals for acrylic adhesives or cations for cationic monomers.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 24, 2019

Adhesive and coating systems that use ultraviolet (UV) or visible light to begin the curing are intrinsically very attractive systems to the manufacturing engineer, allowing assembly of components and then “curing on command” by exposing to the radiation.

MAPEI Group Mourns Passing of Giorgio Squinzi

Giorgio Squinzi became the sole administrator of MAPEI in 1984 after the death of his father, Rodolfo, who founded the company in Milan in 1937.

October 23, 2019

MAPEI Group recently announced the passing of its president, Giorgio Squinzi, who died in Milan on the evening of October 2.

AVERY DENNISON: Label Adhesive Technology for Rough Surfaces

Surfas adhesive technology was reportedly developed for ultimate strength and bond when labeling rough substrates.

October 22, 2019

Avery Dennison introduced its new Surfas technology at the recent Labelexpo Europe.

AIHA and Five International Associations Join Forces to Create Indoor Environmental Quality Global Alliance

The mission of the Environmental Quality Global Alliance is to promote and advocate for indoor climate and health in buildings.

October 22, 2019

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and five fellow founding members recently announced the establishment of the Indoor Environmental Quality Global Alliance (IEQ-GA).

Top 5 News that Sticks

Ashland’s CEO Appointment is Top News

The election of Guillermo Novo to succeed William Wulfsohn at Ashland drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

October 21, 2019

Does your company have personnel news to share? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Builder Confidence Hits 20-Month High

The HMI index gauging current sales conditions increased three points, the component measuring sales expectations in the next six months jumped six points, and the measure charting traffic of prospective buyers rose four points.

October 21, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 71 in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

ROBNOR RESINLAB: Epoxy Foam for Void-Filling Applications

According to the company, this epoxy foam offers good adhesion to a variety of substrates, is particularly suitable for void-filling applications, and has good compressive strength for the backfilling of parts.

October 17, 2019

Robnor ResinLab recently announced the launch of a new development material, PX19-GE3259-03.

Adhesion Society Extends Abstract Deadline for Annual Meeting

The Adhesion Society’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be held February 23-26 in Charleston, S.C.

October 17, 2019

The abstract deadline for the Adhesion Society’s 2020 Annual Meeting has been extended to October 18.

Qualifying an XYZ Robotic Adhesive Application for Freezer Assembly

An appliance manufacturer successfully upgraded its freezer assembly process from an outdated XY-applied hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive to a fully automated XYZ application.

October 17, 2019

Electrolux is a global manufacturer of appliances ranging from washers and dryers to water heaters and dishwashers.