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Editor's Memo

Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook Issue

April 1, 2016

We’re all about materials in this issue with our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook, which includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Comet Biorefining Receives Grant for Bio-Based Chemicals Plant

March 8, 2016

Comet Biorefining Inc. recently announced it has received a grant of CA$10.9 million.

PPG Qualifies Aerospace Sealants

February 19, 2016

This company recently announced its aerospace business has completed qualification of all three grades of its non-chromate corrosion-inhibiting sealant.

FEICA Issues Call for Papers

February 12, 2016

FEICA recently announced a call for papers for its 2016 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference and EXPO.

Croda Expands Renewable Manufacturing

February 5, 2016

Croda International Plc recently announced it has built steel work to house the main process reactor at its Atlas Point manufacturing site in New Castle, Del.

Focus On

Sticking with Science

A new company spun off from the research labs of Carnegie Mellon University is commercializing gecko-inspired dry adhesives.

Aimee DeLuca

February 1, 2016

Scientists and engineers have long used biomimicry as a way to find solutions to today’s problems in nature. For example, studying shark skin has led to new materials that bacteria cannot attach to, birds and bats have inspired aircraft design, and investigating plant leaves has resulted in light absorption efficiency innovations in solar panels.

H.B. Fuller Receives Best Innovator Award

January 25, 2016

H.B. Fuller recently announced it has received a Best Innovator China 2015 Award.

Toyochem Acquires Rights to Dow Chemical Adhesives

January 15, 2016

The agreement reportedly covers the global rights related to the formulation and manufacturing process in addition to customer information to 11 solvent acrylic PSA products.

TBF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY: Solvent

January 14, 2016

This company announced that BerdeSol™, it’s latest volatile organic content (VOC)-compliant alternative, is now commercially available.

Case Study: Managing Energy Use in Manufacturing

A new energy management service will help Berry Plastics meet its utility and waste reduction goals.

January 4, 2016

Berry Plastics Group Inc. has selected Ecova, an energy and sustainability management company, to provide services that will assist in reducing its waste generation and consumption of electricity, natural gas, and water.