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Bucher Named Chief Financial Officer for Archroma as Waibel Retires

Bucher joins Archroma from Alpiq Holding AG.

August 30, 2021

Archroma recently announced that it has appointed Thomas Bucher its new chief financial officer, effective October 1, 2021.

Nynas Appoints New Board Directors

The company also announced the resignations of three directors.

August 27, 2021

Nynas AB recently announced several new directors of its board.

TOTAL CRAY VALLEY: Sustainably Sourced Resins

Krasol F3000 (and Krasol F3100, the fully hydrogenated grade) are linear diols with near quantitative hydroxyl termination.

August 26, 2021

Total Cray Valley recently announced that it has expanded its hydroxyl-terminated diene resin portfolio with the industrial introduction of sustainably sourced farnesene-based resins, Krasol^® F3000 and F3100.

Palmer Holland Expands Distribution Relationship with Olin Epoxy into Canada

The new agreement will provide Olin’s Canadian customers with enhanced service.

August 24, 2021

Palmer Holland recently announced the expansion of its longstanding relationship with Olin, a global supplier of epoxy materials, into Canada.

From the Editor

Innovations Abound in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

From newly developed raw materials and chemicals to finished products and high-tech applications, the adhesive and sealant industry continues to focus on innovation.

Susan Sutton

August 24, 2021

From newly developed raw materials and chemicals to finished products and high-tech applications, the adhesive and sealant industry continues to focus on innovation.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Bostik Expansion

An announcement from Bostik regarding a new production line drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

August 23, 2021

Do you have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

ALTANA Sees Double-Digit Growth in All Divisions in 2021 First Half

All four divisions recorded double-digit growth rates in the first half of 2020.

August 23, 2021

ALTANA recently announced its financial results for the 2021 first half, reporting total sales increased to €1.3 billion (approximately $1.5 billion).

Shaping the Future Needs of Sealant Formulators

Ingredient selection provides a fresh opportunity to drive value and underpin sealants’ commercial performance with a stronger value proposition.

Tony Bruce

August 20, 2021

It’s clear that we are entering a new age of innovation, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the performance chemical sector. As commerce reactivates following a turbulent and unpredictable year across every sector, many brands operating in the adhesive, sealant, and coating markets are looking toward the next wave of new product development.

Yonker Promoted to Sales Manager-CASE Midwest for Barentz

Todd Yonker is responsible for the CASE Midwest sales team in the legacy Cary Co.'s territory.

August 18, 2021

Barentz recently announced the promotion of Todd Yonker to sales manager-CASE Midwest.

Ask Dr. Dave

Bonding with Differing Coefficients of Thermal Expansion

We have a problem maintaining adhesion to two steel surfaces at divergent temperatures because of the response of materials to thermal conditions when going through heating and cooling cycles.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 17, 2021

We are using epoxy adhesives to bond steel substrates that are exposed periodically to both 150˚C and as low as 0˚C. Our problem is in maintaining adhesion to the two steel surfaces at such divergent temperatures because of the response of materials to thermal conditions when going through heating and cooling cycles. Do you have any suggestions?