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Cambrian Solutions Appointed Distributor for Arakawa Chemical Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Line in Canada

Arakawa’s market focus in the Americas is reportedly in supplying to hot melts, sealants, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), tapes, and plastic film modification, among other adhesive applications.

April 14, 2020

Arakawa Chemical Inc. recently announced the appointment of Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group Company, as Canadian distributor for its C9 hydrogenated hydrocarbon line sold under the ARKON brand name.

Real-Time Monitoring of Adhesive and Sealant Properties

The correct adjustment of flow characteristics of sealants and thermosetting adhesives is crucial to their performance in automated, high-speed production environments.

Joe Goodbread

Sunil Kumar

April 14, 2020

The automated application of sealants and adhesives in settings such as automotive production requires that predictable, reproducible quantities are applied, and that they flow properly and remain in place during the final setting period.

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Readers Most Interested in H.B. Fuller’s First Quarter Results and COVID-19 Impact

Last week, news from H.B. Fuller regarding its financial results for the first quarter drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

April 13, 2020

How is COVID-19 impacting your business? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

COVID-19 and the adhesives and sealants industry

How is COVID-19 Impacting the Adhesives and Sealants Industry?

Adhesives and sealants companies are facing major challenges on a number of fronts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they can take steps to navigate through the crisis.

Susan Sutton

April 10, 2020

The broad economic effect of the coronavirus is not yet known, and it might not be fully realized for quite some time. What does this mean for adhesives and sealants companies?

Emerald Kalama Chemical Names Herbst Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Specialties

In this role, Wendy Herbst will be responsible for the strategic direction and all commercial and operational aspects of the global business.

April 10, 2020

Emerald Kalama Chemical recently announced that it has appointed Wendy Herbst vice president and general manager of its Consumer Specialties business.

FEICA Announces Cancellation of Annual Conference Due to COVID-19

FEICA will be reaching out to attendees and exhibitors to organize refunds or to reschedule their participation for 2021.

April 10, 2020

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced that the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the cancellation of its European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO.

How Do Stabilizers Improve Durability in Adhesives and Sealants Formulations?

Raw materials in adhesives and sealants formulations are often protected from degradation by suitable stabilizer packages or through appropriate packaging.

Benno Blickenstorfer

April 9, 2020

Stabilizing additives such as antioxidants (AOs), ultraviolet (UV) absorbers, and hindered amine light stabilizers enable formulators to create durable adhesives and sealants, thereby extending the life of adhesively bonded goods.

Pandemic Prompts ExxonMobil to Reduce 2020 Capex by 30%

As market conditions evolve, ExxonMobil will continue evaluating the impacts of decreased demand on its 2020 production levels, as well as longer-term production impacts.

April 9, 2020

ExxonMobil recently announced it is reducing its 2020 capital spending by 30% and lowering cash operating expenses by 15% in response to low commodity prices resulting from oversupply and demand weakness from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arkema Realigns Organization to Focus on Specialty Materials with Three Business Segments

By 2024, Arkema aims to generate sales of €10-11 billion (approximately $10.9-12 billion) for the specialty materials businesses.

April 8, 2020

Arkema recently announced its ambition to become a world leader in specialty materials realigned around three coherent businesses: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions.

Nouryon to Acquire Metal Alkyls Business from Sasol

The transaction is expected to be finalized during the second quarter, after which Nouryon will gradually move production to its site in Rotterdam.

April 8, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Sasol’s merchant triethyl aluminum business, including its specialty fleet of returnable cylinders.