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Vertellus Showcases Advanced Adhesives, Sealants, and Gels at K 2019

According to Vertellus, its adhesives, sealants, and gels are helping a variety of device manufacturers maintain product integrity in the face of increasingly harsh environments.

October 30, 2019

At the recent K 2019 event, Vertellus showcased its portfolio of adhesives and sealants.

Sika Achieves Record Sales in First Nine Months of 2019

Sika reports that the implementation of the group’s growth strategy will continue in 2019 with the opening of between seven and nine new factories.

October 29, 2019

In the first nine months of 2019, Sika reported high growth and a new sales record of CHF 6 billion (approximately $6 billion).

Maroon Group Opens West Coast Office

Maroon Group reports that it is expanding its operations across North America to support its legacy customers and commercial teams that are embedded on the West Coast.

October 29, 2019

Maroon Group recently announced the opening of a West Coast office in Los Angeles, Calif.

3M Sees Sales Decline 2% in 2019 Third Quarter

3M’s sales declined by 2% compared to the 2018 third quarter, to $8 billion.

October 28, 2019

3M recently reported its results for the third quarter of 2019.

Michelman Highlights Exterior Wood and Metal Corrosion Protection Solutions at Western Coatings Symposium

Selected as part of the event’s technical presentation schedule, Michelman featured its waterborne metal coating protection solutions that control corrosion and coefficient of friction (COF).

October 28, 2019

At the recent 34th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show, Michelman shared information regarding its line of low-VOC surface modifiers for exterior wood coatings and sealants.

Acrylic Acid Market to Experience Strong Growth through 2029

The adhesives and sealants segment is anticipated to be a major factor in driving demand for acrylic acid and its derivatives.

October 28, 2019

The global acrylic acid market is expected to be valued at around $19.7 billion by the end of 2019, according to a recent report.

Net Sales Essentially Flat for Avery Dennison in 2019 Third Quarter

Avery Dennison’s net sales in the 2019 third quarter increased 0.1% to $1.76 billion; on an organic, non-GAAP basis, sales grew 2.1%.

October 25, 2019

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2019.

Domestic Electronics Manufacturers Grappling with Higher Costs from U.S. and Chinese Tariffs

On average, surveyed U.S. electronics companies report they have seen tariff increases on 31% of the total dollar value of the products they import.

October 25, 2019

According to a member survey conducted by IPC from September 25-October 2, almost 90% of U.S. electronics manufacturers are troubled by the higher tariffs imposed by the U.S. and China on each other’s imports.

Luijkx Joins IGM Resins as Global Procurement Director

Based in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, Stan Luijkx will lead IGM Resins’ global procurement organization and processes.

October 24, 2019

IGM Resins recently announced that it has appointed Stan Luijkx global Procurement director to support focused growth and to ensure supply security for the global businesses.

Recycling Partnership Launches U.S. Circular Economy Roadmap

To build a bridge between the current system and an optimized circular system, The Recycling Partnership is calling for a set of concrete actions based on three distinct issues currently undermining the U.S. recycling industry.

October 24, 2019

The Recycling Partnership recently announced what is reportedly the first-ever roadmap aimed at addressing systemic issues in the U.S. recycling system and catalyzing the transition toward a circular economy for packaging.