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Synthomer acrylic dispersions expansion

Synthomer Increases Acrylic Dispersions Production Capacity with Facility Expansion in Germany

The investment increases the site’s capacity in excess of 30%, and Synthomer reports that its fully automated production facility significantly enhances the site’s capability to produce made-to-order specialty acrylics.
The Synthomer board of directors recently inaugurated a new 36,000-t expansion to the company’s acrylic dispersions production facility in Worms, Germany.
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Sun Chemical to Highlight Pigment and Resin Technologies at ABRAFATI 2019

Visitors to Sun Chemical’s booth (Aisle D, Stand 2) will learn about key investments in product line expansions to meet the needs and trends of the marketplace.
Sun Chemical’s Performance Pigments and Advanced Materials divisions will showcase a full spectrum of pigment and resin technologies at ABRAFATI 2019.
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Advancing Adhesives

Advances Toward Non-Yellowing Optically Clear Silane-Modified Polymer-Based Adhesive Formulations

Using hydrophobic surface-treated fumed silica in combination with a novel non-yellowing amino-functional silane adhesion promoter leads to an optically clear silane-modified polymer-based adhesive system with superior color stability.

The hybrid adhesive and sealant market is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2016 to over $7.5 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.6%.1 Silane-modified polymers (SMPs) are the resins of choice for this market, as they provide excellent adhesion and elasticity.


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FEICA 2019 European adhesive and sealants conference

Organizers Celebrate Successful 2019 FEICA Event

One of the main threads through FEICA 2019 was reportedly how innovations in adhesives and sealants can help solve some of the biggest issues facing the world by improving product efficiency and circularity, thus creating a more sustainable society.
According to event organizers, 650 participants from 34 countries attended the 2019 FEICA Conference and Expo September 11-13 to discuss the European adhesive and sealant industry’s sustainable supply chain management, market drivers and trends, innovative solutions, and technological advancements.
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LANXESS low free isocyanate prepolymers

LANXESS: Low Free Isocyanate Prepolymers for Adhesives and Sealants

LANXESS’ Adiprene LF technology reportedly creates prepolymers with < 0.1 wt% free MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) and other isocyanates such as TDI (toluene diisocyanate), HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate), or pPDI (p-phenylene diisocyanate).
At the recent FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo, LANXESS highlighted its latest developments in low free (LF) isocyanate urethane systems for adhesives, sealants, and one-component foams (OCF).
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TOR Minerals Expands Territory with Palmer Holland

This expansion reportedly builds on Palmer Holland’s current territory of both the Midwest and Northeastern U.S.
TOR Minerals International, Inc. has expanded Palmer Holland’s sales and marketing footprint down the entire Eastern Seaboard.
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