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Third-Party Validation of Adhesive Performance

This second installment of a two-part series higlights the value proposition of independent material testing and validation to high-value end-use markets.

Robert K. Ddamulira

Aggie Lotz

March 27, 2020

Independent testing and third-party validation of application-specific and customer-required adhesive products are expected across the value chain. It is especially important to validate adhesive performance for the electronics industry.

FEICA One-Component Foam Test Methods Approved as CEN Standards

The CEN standards that have been approved and now published relate to the testing of yield, expansion, application, mechanical strength, and insulation.

March 24, 2020

FEICA recently announced that a series of its one-component foam (OCF) test methods has been approved as CEN standards.

ViscoTec Asia Moves to Larger Facility

ViscoTec Asia’s new facility reportedly includes more office, lab, and storage space, as well as a larger meeting room.

February 26, 2020

ViscoTec Asia recently announced that it has completed its move to a new facility.

Netzsch Acquires Malvern Panalytical Rheometer Product Lines

During the transition period, Malvern Panalytical will provide support to Netzsch so that the transition will be as smooth as possible for customers.

February 13, 2020

Netzsch recently announced that it has extended its product portfolio with the acquisition of Kinexus rotational rheometers and Rosand capillary rheometers from Malvern Panalytical Ltd.

ALTANA Announces Plans to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2025

In order to further reduce its carbon dioxide emissions, ALTANA is relying on greater energy efficiency, as well as heat and electricity generation, at its worldwide sites.

January 14, 2020

ALTANA recently announced that it will reduce its carbon dioxide (CO₂) impact from production and energy procurement worldwide to zero by 2025.

Nordson Advanced Technology K.K. Japan Moves to New Office and Demonstration Center

With the expanded demonstration center and office space, the company has consolidated its fluid dispensing and conformal coating, test and inspection, and plasma treatment equipment into one location.

December 5, 2019

Nordson Corp. recently announced that Nordson Advanced Technology K.K. Japan has relocated to new larger office and demonstration facilities in central Tokyo to deliver sales, service, technical training, and support to its customers and sales network in Japan.

AMETEK France Opens New Technology Center in Élancourt City

AMETEK France reports that its goal was to build a resource for showcasing the latest products and technologies from a variety of AMETEK businesses.

December 4, 2019

AMETEK France recently announced that it has established a Technology Solutions Centre as a regional headquarters in Élancourt City to support the growth of its electronic instrument and electromechanical product businesses in France.

ALTANA and BYK Employees Move into New Digital Work Environment

The new building houses workplaces for some 140 employees of ALTANA’s and its BYK division’s IT and digitalization departments.

November 6, 2019

The ALTANA Group recently announced that it has inaugurated an office building at its headquarters in Wesel, Germany, with a cutting-edge work environment.

Top 5 News that Sticks

3M Acquisition Dominates the News

Readers last week were drawn in droves to news from 3M regarding its latest acquisition.

Susan Sutton

October 28, 2019

We’ve seen a large number of industry acquisitions so far in the second half of 2019. How are they impacting your business?

BYK Announces Management Change as Glander Steps Down

Christoph Schlünken, Ph.D., a member of the management board, is temporarily taking over the divisional management of BYK and all related functions with immediate effect until a successor for the position is found.

October 14, 2019

Stephan Glander, Ph.D., president of ALTANA’s BYK division, is leaving the company by mutual agreement in order to take up new challenges outside the ALTANA Group.