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Designing Rebondable Structural Adhesives

Aromatic thermosetting polyesters have been shown to be fully compatible with the reversible bonding adhesion concept.

September 6, 2019

Reversible adhesion inspired by the gecko has attracted attention in applications such as biomedical masks, climbing robots, transfer printing, and pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Azelis Americas Expands Relationship with Huntsman Advanced Materials to Cover Entire U.S.

As of October 1, 2019, Azelis will provide its customers access to Huntsman Advanced Materials products in the West Coast and Northeast U.S., complementing its existing relationship in other regions.

September 5, 2019

Azelis Americas CASE, LLC recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Huntsman Advanced Materials (HAM) for a territory expansion.

2019 Adhesives and Sealants Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

Use trends, price fluctuations, and availability of raw materials all have important implications for the adhesives and sealants industry.

David S. Youland

September 3, 2019

Raw materials used in the manufacturing of adhesives and sealants represent a small yet important part of the global chemical industry.

Editor's Memo

Welcome to Fall!

I hope you were able to enjoy some well-earned time off over the summer and are ready to get back to work!

Susan Sutton

September 3, 2019

If you’re anything like me, the onset of fall leaves you feeling a bit bittersweet.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Chromaflo Technologies’ Personnel Adjustments Lead the News

Readers last week were most interested in news from Chromaflo Technologies regarding a number of personnel announcements.

Susan Sutton

September 3, 2019

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

DIC to Acquire BASF’s Global Pigments Business

DIC reports that its acquisition of BASF Colors & Effects will broaden its portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments, including those for electronic displays, cosmetics, coatings, plastics, inks, and specialty applications.

September 3, 2019

DIC Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE).

Maroon Group to Distribute Polyscope Styrene Maleic Anhydride Copolymers in U.S.

Typical applications for these materials reportedly include adhesives, coatings, over-print varnishes, and gypsum-based construction products, and as a key building block for pigment dispersants.

August 30, 2019

Polyscope recently announced the appointment of Maroon Group LLC as a U.S. distributor for its Xiran^® styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer resins and aqueous solutions.

Lintech to Represent DSM Coating Resins in Midwest and Southwest

Lintech, which already represents DSM Coating Resins in the Eastern U.S., will become the Midwest and Southwest distributor for the coatings, paints, and printing and packaging markets, effective September 15, 2019.

August 29, 2019

DSM Coating Resins is expanding its relationship with Lintech International, LLC.

Dow to Retrofit Louisiana Cracker with Fluidized Catalytic Dehydrogenation Technology to Produce On-Purpose Propylene

Dow expects that the retrofit will enable it to continue to meet growing demand for its businesses serving consumer, infrastructure, and packaging end markets while also remaining within its stated near-term capital expenditure targets.

August 28, 2019

Dow recently announced that it will retrofit proprietary fluidized catalytic dehydrogenation (FCDh) technology into one of its mixed-feed crackers in Plaquemine, La., to produce on-purpose propylene.

Deadline for World Adhesive & Sealant Conference Abstracts is August 30

Speaker abstracts for the 2020 World Adhesive & Sealant Conference should be submitted online by August 30.

August 28, 2019

Interested parties are invited to share their knowledge and innovations on a range of topics at the 2020 World Adhesive & Sealant Conference, which will be held April 20-22 in Chicago.