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ASC Seeks Innovation Awards Nominations

The deadline for submissions for the 2019 Innovation Award is January 31, 2019.

December 11, 2018

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced it is accepting nominations for its Innovation Awards.

Adhesives and Sealants Industry Leaders Gather in Florida

The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s annual Executive Leadership Conference brought together executives from top companies to discuss important industry topics.

Teresa McPherson

December 10, 2018

From October 15-17, adhesives and sealants industry executives from the top companies came together in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference.

Sartomer Marks 50 Years at West Chester Production Facility

The facility produces specialty chemical building blocks used by other manufacturers.

December 10, 2018

Sartomer recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its West Chester, Pa., production plant.

U.S. Specialty Chemicals Market Improving

The overall specialty chemicals volume index was up 6.1% on a year-over-year (Y/Y) 3MMA basis.

December 7, 2018

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently reported that U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes started the fourth quarter on a healthy note.

FLEXCON CO. INC.: Urethane System

December 6, 2018

This company offers a painted-on-look cast/urethane system.

Ashland Completes Expansion in China

The expansion reportedly increased the company’s manufacturing output by at the site by nearly 30%.

December 6, 2018

Ashland recently completed a successful expansion for Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) in Nanjing, China.

Troy Completes DBM Blending Acquisition

Included in the acquisition is a manufacturing facility near Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

December 5, 2018

Troy Corp. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of DBM Blending.

Covestro Becomes Majority Stakeholder in Polymer Joint Venture in Japan

The investment is reportedly part of Covestro’s expansion of its global TPU business.

December 3, 2018

Covestro recently announced it has raised its stake in the joint venture DIC Covestro Polymer Ltd.

Editor's Memo

How to Use the Buyers’ Guide

Our annual resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and tapes and labels.

Teresa McPherson

December 1, 2018

Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels.