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World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Postponement Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in the coronavirus-related postponement of the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference.

Susan Sutton

March 23, 2020

What impact is COVID-19 having on your business? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Advancing Adhesives

A New Route to High-Performance Flexible Adhesives and Coatings: 2K STPE/Epoxy Technology

Combining a silyl-terminated polyether with epoxy technology as a two-component system provides a balance of high-strength performance and flexibility with bonding properties similar to traditional epoxies.

Ruolei Wang

March 23, 2020

In the past half-century, the global market for sealants and adhesives in construction and industrial applications has experienced significant growth.

Ashland Announces Price Increases for 1-4 Butanediol and Derivatives in the Americas and Europe

The increases are effective April 1, 2020, or as agreements allow.

March 23, 2020

Ashland recently announced that it is increasing prices on 1-4-butanediol (BDO) and several derivative products.

Cambrian Solutions Named Distributor for Ingevity Rosin Ester Product Lines in Canada

Ingevity’s bio-based tackifier products reportedly have broad compatibility with multiple polymers commonly used in rigid packaging, hygiene, tapes, labels, and construction adhesives.

March 19, 2020

Ingevity recently announced the appointment of Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group company, as distributor for its WestRez and Altatac rosin ester product lines in Canada.

ExxonMobil Evaluating Significant Near-Term Capital and Operating Expense Reductions Due to COVID-19

The company is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and has adjusted work arrangements to ensure a healthy work environment and support communities where it operates.

March 19, 2020

ExxonMobil is looking to significantly reduce spending as a result of market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and commodity price decreases.

Huntsman Expands Specialty Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties

Under terms of the agreement, Huntsman will pay $300 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction funded from available liquidity.

March 17, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire CVC Thermoset Specialties, which is part of Emerald Performance Materials LLC.

Specialty Adhesion Applications Spur Demand for Silyl-Modified Polymers

With silyl-modified polymers offering features of both polyurethane and silicon, the market is receiving immense traction.

March 16, 2020

The silyl-modified polymers market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 4.6% from 2019-2029, as demand for new and lightweight assembly materials in transportation and wind energy applications soars.

Ask Dr. Dave

What can I use as an adhesion promoter to a ceramic surface?

Dr. Dave discusses promoting adhesion on ceramic surfaces, as well as curing considerations for anaerobic adhesives.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 16, 2020

In general, a ceramic surface tends to behave similarly to a glass surface.

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Postponed

ASC reports that it is working to secure dates to reschedule WAC2020 at the same venue for a later date in 2020.

March 13, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), organizer of the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, has announced that the event will be postponed due to COVID-19.

Azelis Americas CASE Appointed U.S. Distributor for Momentive Polyurethane Additives

Effective May 10, 2020, the agreement expands Azelis’ commercial relationship with Momentive.

March 13, 2020

Azelis Americas CASE, LLC recently announced that it has been appointed U.S. distributor by Momentive Performance Materials USA LLC for its polyurethane additives products.

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World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Postponement Leads the News

A New Route to High-Performance Flexible Adhesives and Coatings: 2K STPE/Epoxy Technology

Ashland Announces Price Increases for 1-4 Butanediol and Derivatives in the Americas and Europe

Cambrian Solutions Named Distributor for Ingevity Rosin Ester Product Lines in Canada

ExxonMobil Evaluating Significant Near-Term Capital and Operating Expense Reductions Due to COVID-19

Huntsman Expands Specialty Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties

Specialty Adhesion Applications Spur Demand for Silyl-Modified Polymers

What can I use as an adhesion promoter to a ceramic surface?

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Postponed

Azelis Americas CASE Appointed U.S. Distributor for Momentive Polyurethane Additives

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