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Toyoura Named Kuraray America President and CEO

He assumed the role of president after the retirement of George Avdey, who served as the company’s president for five years of his 18-year tenure.

August 14, 2018

Kuraray America Inc. recently announced the appointment of Hitoshi Toyoura as president and CEO.

Pilot Chemical Opens Innovation Center

The center reportedly doubles the size of the original facility.

August 13, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has opened its new Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Grzejka Appointed Sea-Land Account Manager

Grzejka brings with him nearly 40 years of experience in the chemical industry.

August 10, 2018

Sea-Land Chemical Co. recently announced the addition of Tony Grzejka as account manager for the west coast region.

IMCD Completes HORN Acquisition

HORN is reportedly an excellent fit with IMCD’s U.S. activities.

August 10, 2018

IMCD N.V. recently announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of E.T. Horn Co.

Industry Leaders to Gather at ASC Executive Leadership Conference

From October 15-17, top executives in the adhesives and sealants industry will meet to discuss key topics.

August 10, 2018

<p>Adhesives and sealants industry leaders will gather October 15-17 in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference. This year’s event is centered around the theme “Focus on the Future.”</p>

Liquid Polysulfide Polymers for Chemical- and Solvent-Resistant Sealants

Liquid polysulfide polymers, the oldest of the specialty elastomers, offer electrical properties, low temperature flexibility, and more.

Volker Burkhardt Ph.D.

August 8, 2018

Liquid polysulfide polymers are the oldest specialty elastomer. They are characterized by solvent and chemical resistance, great electrical properties, low-temperature flexibility, oxygen and ozone resistance, high impermeability to many gases and moisture, good adhesion properties, and flex-crack resistance.

American Chemistry Council Supports Senators’ Sustainable Chemistry R&D Act

The act would direct the president to establish an interagency sustainable chemistry entity to promote and coordinate federal sustainable chemistry research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training activities.

August 7, 2018

The American Chemistry Council recently announced its support for Senators’ “Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2018,” S. 3296.

2018 ASI Top 25: Leading Global Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

Our exclusive annual ranking of the top 25 adhesives and sealants manufacturers worldwide.

August 6, 2018

This issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings the ASI Top 25, our exclusive ranking of the leading 25 worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants. ASI combined details from company websites, annual reports and press releases to compile the rankings.

Editor's Memo

Ranking the Leading Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers in the ASI Top 25

Our exclusive ranking article details the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

Teresa McPherson

August 3, 2018

This month’s edition brings our annual ASI Top 25 report. Our exclusive ranking article details the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants to provide an overview of the top players in the industry.