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Editor's Memo

Sustainability

Sustainability has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants.
Teresa McPherson
May 4, 2017
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in manufacturing—it has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants. In addition to reduced emissions and landfill waste, “green” products also reduce the chance of exposing workers to dangerous toxins.
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Cardolite

A Natural Choice for Adhesives and Sealants

Cashew nutshell liquid-based epoxy curing agents and polyols offer outstanding performances and benefits for adhesives and sealants.
Yun Mi Kim James Zhao
May 4, 2017
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), a bio-renewable resource found in the honeycomb structure of the cashew nutshell, is considered a byproduct of the cashew industry. Therefore, CNSL is a non-food chain product that would otherwise be disposed of. Cashew trees can grow abundantly in tropical conditions.
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Isoprene Market to Grow 7%

The isoprene market is projected to reach $2.96 billion by 2021.
May 4, 2017

The isoprene market is reportedly dominated by Russian manufacturers that are focused on expanding their production capacities.


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ICE USA, InPrint USA Events Meet Expectations

More than 3,400 verified registrants attend the co-located shows.
May 2, 2017

ICE USA, an international converting rexhibition, and the inaugural InPrint USA, an industrial print show, reportedly had more than 3,400 verified registrants attend the co-located shows.


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LONZA-David-Doles

Socma Elects Lonza’s Doles as Chairman of the Board

Doles joined Lonza in 1997 and now heads the Materials Performance and Protection Global Business Unit.
May 1, 2017

Doles replaces former chairman Charles "Chuck" Bennett of Dixie Chemical, who announced his retirement from the board earlier this month.


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Global Epoxy Resins Market to Rise 8%

The global epoxy resins construction market generated a revenue of $1,731 million in 2016.
April 21, 2017

Major restraining factor of the global epoxy resins market is the slow growth in the mature markets of U.S. and Europe.


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