silicones

Sika Silicone Adhesive Receives USGlass 2019 Readers’ Choice Award

According to Sika, the product offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates that are widely used in structural glazing applications.

January 21, 2020

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Sika Corp. recently announced that Sikasil SG-20 has won a 2019 Readers’ Choice Award from USGlass Magazine.

Evonik Strengthens Focus on Adhesive and Sealant Solutions with New Silicone Production Facility in Germany

Additional capacities are for a range of silicone and nanotechnology products, including addition-curing silicones and silyl-terminated polymers that are used as binders for adhesives and sealants.

January 16, 2020

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Evonik recently officially opened its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany.

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Avery Dennison reports that its new Core Series was designed to address the majority of converters’ bonding needs.

January 9, 2020

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Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced its Core Series™ portfolio, which features adhesive technologies ranging from general-purpose rubber to silicone in a variety of tape constructions.

Dow Nets Four 2019 R&D 100 Awards

The R&D 100 awards honor research and development pioneers and their contributions to science and technology.

November 18, 2019

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Four technologies from Dow were recently recognized with 2019 R&D 100 awards from R&D World magazine.

Brenntag Renews Pan-European Distribution Agreement with Elkem Silicones

The distribution agreement has existed since 2014 and includes the sales and marketing of Elkem’s Core and Specialty Fluids for industries such as cosmetics, rubber and polymers, and coatings and constructions.

November 6, 2019

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Brenntag recently announced that the pan-European agreement with Elkem Silicones covering the distribution of its range of silicones products has been extended for a further five years.

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

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

Adhesive Technologies Help Electric Vehicles Go the Distance

New adhesives, sealants, and foams can address the thermal and weight challenges of modern high-voltage vehicle batteries.

Volker Oehl

October 1, 2019

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The desire to reduce vehicle emissions, especially in densely populated areas, is driving the replacement of combustion engine-powered cars with electrical vehicles.

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Readers Most Interested in Sika’s Latest Acquisition

Last week, news from Sika regarding its acquisition in China drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 23, 2019

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Have you seen all of the recent industry acquisitions? They’ve been coming fast and furious in the last few months!

Shin-Etsu Silicones to Showcase Thermal Management Sensor Application Products at Automotive LiDAR Conference

SESA’s focus for LiDAR and automotive sensors will reportedly be its silicone thermal interface materials (TIMs); visible light-blocking encapsulants; UV-curable, low-modulus adhesives; and anti-smudge coatings.

September 20, 2019

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In an effort to advance silicones for automotive light detection and ranging (LiDAR) applications, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc. (SESA) will exhibit at the second annual Automotive LiDAR 2019 Conference and Exhibition.