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Waterborne Acrylic PSA Technology with High-Temperature Performance

A new waterborne technology offers excellent adhesion properties and high temperature performance.

September 1, 2018

Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are ubiquitous in many applications, such as labels, packaging tape, medical tapes, automotive tapes, and graphics. Two major chemistries are used in PSAs: acrylics and rubber in the forms of solvent-based, waterborne, or hot melt.

Focus on the Future of Adhesives and Sealants

The annual ASC Executive Leadership Conference allows adhesives and sealants executives to discuss key industry topics.

September 1, 2018

This October 15-17, top adhesives and sealants industry executives will gather in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference.

2018 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

U.S. demand for construction chemicals is projected to increase 5% per year to $12.5 billion in 2022.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2018

Demand for construction chemicals in the U.S. is projected to expand 5% per year to $12.5 billion in 2022, according to a report from The Freedonia Group.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials Roundup

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2018

I’m pleased to present our annual “Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview” in this issue.

Williamson Appointed to Kraton Board

Williamson was the former senior global client serving partner for Ernst & Young LLP.

August 31, 2018

Kraton Corp. recently announced the appointment of Billie I. Williamson to the company's board of directors.

LyondellBasell Begins Construction of the World's Largest PO/TBA Plant

The Houston area project is estimated to cost $2.4 billion.

August 29, 2018

LyondellBasell recently announced it has officially broken ground on what will reportedly be the largest propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) plant ever built.

Huntsman Opens Formulations Manufacturing Facility in Vietnam

The site will house Huntsman's polyurethanes and advanced materials businesses, and comprises manufacturing; R&D capabilities; a technical service center; warehouse and distribution space, and a commercial office.

August 28, 2018

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has opened a multi-purpose facility at the Amata Vietnam Industrial Park, near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

PPG Collaborates with Ferrari on Coatings

PPG was reportedly able to formulate a two-component low-cure resin.

August 27, 2018

PPG recently announced it has partnered with Ferrari to create a new coating range.

Covestro to Host THINC30 Summit

THINC stands for transforming, harnessing, innovating, navigating and collaborating for a purpose-driven, sustainable future by 2030.

August 24, 2018

Covestro LLC will host its THINC30 Summit for the second year in a row.

Negrey Appointed Accella Vice President

Negrey has more than two decades of process engineering, product development, sales, marketing and manufacturing experience in the polyurethane systems industry.

August 22, 2018

Accella Performance Materials recently announced the promotion of Joe Negrey to vice president and general manager of its spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation business unit.