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AGC Announces Production Capacity Expansion

ACG recently announced it is significantly expanding production capacity of Fluon+ EA-2000 fluorinated resin.

January 31, 2019

A new facility will reportedly be established at its plant in Chiba, Japan.

Fernando to Receive Tess Award in Coatings

Ray Fernando, Ph.D., will receive the Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings for 2019.

January 31, 2019

Fernando is a professor and Arthur C. Edwards endowed chair.

Electronics Adhesives Market to Reach $7.8 Billion by 2022

The global electronic adhesives market is expected to reach a value of $7.8 billion by 2022.

January 30, 2019

The growth is due to the adhesives’ enhanced conductive and thermal properties.

3M Reports 2018 Sales Grew 3.5%

3M recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 results.

January 30, 2019

The company had 2018 sales of $32.8 billion, up 3.5% year-on-year.

Aerospace Adhesives and Sealants Market to Climb 5%

The global aerospace adhesives and sealants market is projected to grow from $775 million in 2018 to $1.008 billion by 2023.

January 29, 2019

Epoxy is projected to be the fastest-growing resin type segment of the market during the forecast period.

Nordson Corp. and Nordson Corp. Foundation Mark $100 Million Milestone

Nordson Corp. and the Nordson Corp. Foundation recently announced that they have contributed a combined $10 million to charity during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018.

January 29, 2019

The year’s contributions mark a significant milestone for the company, which has now invested more than $100 million in its communities throughout its history.

Sartomer Jeffrey Klang is Elected to RadTech Board of Directors

Sartomer’s Klang Elected to RadTech Board of Directors

Sartomer, a business unit of Arkema Inc., recently announce the election of Jeffrey Klang to the board of directors of RadTech.

January 28, 2019

Klang is global R&D director, 3D printing, at Sartomer.

Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Signs of Slower Economic Growth

The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) recently posted a 0.3% decline in January on a three-month moving average basis.

January 28, 2019

On a year-over-year basis, the barometer is up 0.8%.

UK Government Advises on Chemical Use if No-Deal Brexit Occurs

The government encouraged a range of industries to prepare for chemical use in the event of a no-deal EU exit.

January 25, 2019

UK REACH would replace EU REACH and will require businesses to demonstrate how a chemical can be safely used.

New Applications Driving Global Adhesives and Sealants Demand

As industrial sectors and the housing market showed moderate growth, manufacturers of adhesives and sealants have also reported a moderate increase in demand.

January 25, 2019

Increased demand for adhesives and sealants is driven by the emergence of new market applications.