Raw Materials and Chemicals

Momentive Announces Two Expansions

November 11, 2014

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. recently announced it has commissioned two new expansions at its Rayong, Thailand, manufacturing facility.

Jowat Adopts Polypropylene Carbonate Polyols in Hot-Melt Adhesives

November 10, 2014

Novomer Inc. recently announced that Jowat AG is reportedly the first to commercially adopt Novomer’s new polypropylene carbonate polyols for use in polyurethane hot-melt adhesive applications.

Evonik Opens Hydroxyl Terminated Polybutadiene Plant

November 7, 2014

Evonik Industries recently announced it has opened a new plant for hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) production.

Ellsworth Adhesives Signs Distributor Agreement with Dow Corning

November 5, 2014

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced a new agreement with Dow Corning as authorized distributor for the industrial assembly and maintenance market in Mexico.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in BASF Acquisition

Last week, news that a BASF business group would be acquired by Archroma drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

November 3, 2014

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Better Health at Bargain Prices: Six Ways to Institute an Affordable Workplace Wellness Program

Smaller businesses just don't have the resources to promote and support workplace wellness - or do they?

November 1, 2014

Workplace wellness programs are very popular right now. In fact, according to the 2012 Deloitte Survey of U.S. Employers, 62% planned to increase wellness and preventive health programs.

Improving Customer Care

11 ways your employees can show customers that they care.

November 1, 2014

Caring about customers is one of the best ways to differentiate your business and gain long-term consumer loyalty. But how can employers operationalize such a “soft” skill?

Market Trends: Solvents Market on the Rise

The global solvents market value is predicted to increase by 4% per year until 2021.

November 1, 2014

Solvents are an important part of adhesive, paint, varnish and printing ink formulations.

A Sealant Solution

Vinyl acetate ethylene binders provide a cost-effective option for sealant applications without compromising formulation quality.

Rick Miner

November 1, 2014

While most consumers might not be able to visually differentiate between one caulk or sealant and another, product formulators and chemists understand the tremendous diversity between products.