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Naval Undersea Warfare Center Signs Agreement with ALFA

NUWC XP-1 is a high-performance polyurethane developed for protection of marine acoustic and optical equipment.

May 17, 2017

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport has recently entered into an agreement with ALFA International Inc. for the commercialization of a high-performance polyurethane.

SCIGRIP: Methacrylate Adhesive System

May 8, 2017

SG230HV is a methacrylate adhesive system that reportedly holds both Lloyd's Register and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certifications.

Axalta Opens Automotive Refinish Training Centre in Dubai

The center is reportedly the first of its kind.

April 19, 2017

The center intends to provide expert training in the use of Axalta products that are designed for the repainting of vehicles in body shops.

Builder Confidence Hits Highest Level Since November 2005

October 22, 2014

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose for a fourth consecutive month in September to a level of 59 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What is the difference between a polyurethane adhesive and a polyurea adhesive?

Dave Dunn's September 2014 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 2, 2014

The most important difference is that the polyurea reaction is much faster than the polyurethane one.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: 3M VHB Tapes

March 3, 2014

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe now offers 3M’s expanded line of VHB Tape RPXX. The new products will reportedly include five different calipers with both paper and filmic liner variants.