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Graco Opens Applications Laboratory

The 10,000-sq-ft lab focuses on metering, mix and dispense equipment, as well as automation capabilities.

February 23, 2017

Graco Advanced Fluid Dispense (AFD) recently announced it has opened its new Applications Laboratory and Learning Center.

Banick to Lead Hexion Resins Segment

Banick will oversee Hexion’s North American wood fiber, oriented strand board, plywood, performance adhesives, laminated melamine derivatives, and wax business segments.

February 23, 2017

Hexion Inc. recently announced that Steve Banick has been named leader of the North America Commercial and Supply Chain organization within the company’s forest products resins segment.

Helminiak Named SOCMA Managing Director of Government Relations

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates appointed Robert F. Helminiak as managing director of government relations.

February 22, 2017

In this position, he will lead the association’s advocacy efforts on issues impacting the specialty chemical industry.

Synthomer to Invest in Dispersion Plant

Synthomer recently announced it will invest ~ $21 million in its dispersion plant located in Worms, Germany.

February 22, 2017

The investment reportedly adds several new and fully automated production lines for acrylic dispersions.

Nordson Acquires German Soldering Company

Nordson Corp. recently announced it has acquired InterSelect GmbH.

February 22, 2017

InterSelect GmbH is a German designer and manufacturer of selective soldering systems used in various electronics assembly applications.

KREMLIN REXSON and SAMES Merge within EXEL Industries Group

KREMLIN REXSON and SAMES recently announced that they are merging within the EXEL Industries Group.

February 21, 2017

The new company name will be SAMES KREMLIN.

DELO Receives New Product Award

DELO recently announced it has received Circuits Assembly’s New Product Introduction Award.

February 21, 2017

The award recognizes new products for electronics assembly equipment, materials, software, and PCB fabrication.

Firestone Building Products to Acquire Gaco Western

Firestone Building Products Co. LLC recently announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Gaco Western.

February 20, 2017

The acquisition will strengthen Firestone’s industry position in commercial roofing.

Automotive Silicones Market to Grow 8.5%

The global automotive silicones market is expected to reach $5.84 billion by 2025

February 20, 2017

The growing awareness of lightweight materials in automotive production is expected to drive the demand for silicones.

PPG’s Charity Partner Program Provides $110,000 in First Year

PPG recently announced that the company donated more than $110,000 to charities in its EMEA region

February 17, 2017

More than 60 PPG sites in the Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region supported selected charities.

H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

WACKER’s Polymers Division Gets New Leader

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