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Brad Baumann

Baumann Joins Barentz West Coast North American CASE Team

Baumann has a track record of success in building customer relationships and driving sales in various markets, including plastics, graphic arts, and coatings.
Barentz recently announced that Brad Baumann has joined its CASE & Plastics technical sales team as a sales manager covering the West Coast.
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Arkema Finalizes PMMA Business Divestment

The divested business joins Trinseo, a company specializing in the production of plastics, synthetic rubber, and latex binders.
Arkema recently announced that the divestment of its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) business to Trinseo has been finalized.
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How Does Mineral Selection Impact Water-Based Adhesives?

The selection and control of the physical properties of minerals are critical in improving an adhesive’s performance.
Shamila Grigorieff Erik van Dijnen Jane Trewolla

Water-based adhesives for paper lamination are typically formulated with different types of binders, including: natural polymers (e.g., dextrins and starches), inorganic “polymers” (e.g., sodium silicates), and oil derivative-based polymers (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate).


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Marcia Karwowski

Karwowski Named Customer Service Representative for dar-tech

Karwowski will be responsible for processing orders, developing standard operating procedures, implementing systems projects, and supporting customer needs.
dar-tech, inc. recently announced that Marcia Karwowski joined the company as a customer service representative.
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HENKEL: Hot-Melt Adhesive Based on Bio-Based Polyolefin Elastomer from Dow

The products are the result of a successful partnership with Dow, which developed the AFFINITY RE bio-based polyolefin elastomer that can effectively substitute fossil-based materials.
Henkel has launched Technomelt Supra ECO, a new range of hot-melt adhesives that reportedly delivers greater sustainability and lower CO2 emissions while maintaining the performance of the Supra range.
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Songwon Establishes New Entity in China

The new organization will ensure Songwon remains positioned to provide high-quality products and service to customers in the region.
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., recently announced the establishment of its new business entity in China, Songwon International-Qingdao Co., Ltd.
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