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Coatings

Coverage focusing on the latest coatings-related news and technology.

Composites

Features, case studies and news related to the growing world of composites.

Converting/Packaging

News and features detailing topics such as heat-seal polymers, tapes, labels, hot melts, and labeling and application.

Curing

Feature articles, case studies and news related to the curing process, including equipment and related chemicals.

Finished Adhesives and Sealants

Technology and application updates, as well as the latest news and in-depth features involving finished adhesives and sealants.

Sustainability

Adhesives- and sealants-related news and features focused on renewable energy, sustainability and all things green.

Meter/Mix/Dispense

Detailed articles and technology updates focusing on the meter/mix/dispense arena.

Testing/Quality Control

Coverage on topics such as rheology, particle sizing, shear, durability, cohesion, peel and viscosity testing.

ARTICLES

Clariant Martin John

John Named New Global Head of Advanced Surface Solutions at Clariant

With his knowledge and experience in managing international businesses, Martin John and his team will continue to transform the business line into a leading solution provider.
April 7, 2020
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Clariant recently announced that Martin John has been appointed global head of the Advanced Surface Solutions business line in its Additives business unit, as of April 1, 2020.
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smart home

Germ Concern Over Shared Surfaces Will Help Push Near 30% Growth in Smart Home Voice Control

Greater emphasis and understanding and, above all, a change of habit and experience in moving away from physical actuation toward using voice in the home will support greater smart home expansion throughout individual homes.
April 7, 2020
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A global emphasis on working from home, combined with advice to minimize COVID-19 transmission from shared surfaces even within a home, will help cement the benefits of smart home voice control for millions of consumers.


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red tape

EPA Announces Plan to Reduce TSCA Fees for Stakeholders

The EPA plans to initiate a new rulemaking process to consider proposing exemptions to the current TSCA Fees Rule’s self-identification requirements associated with EPA-initiated risk evaluations for certain manufacturers.
April 6, 2020
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a plan to consider a proposed rule that would look at potential exemptions to the TSCA Fees Rule in response to stakeholder concerns about implementation challenges.
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COVID-19

American Coatings Show and Conference 2020 Canceled

The show will resume its biennial schedule April 5-7, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
April 6, 2020
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The organizers of the American Coatings Show and Conference 2020 (ACS/ACC) recently announced that, after weeks of painstaking consideration, including input from the industry, they have decided to cancel the ACS/ACC 2020.
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N95 mask

Berry Global to Invest in Meltblown Capacity to Serve Face Mask Demand in the EMEIA Region

Products range in use from materials for face masks and protective healthcare apparel to packaging for food preservation and disinfecting products, many of which have seen a demand surge in the fight against COVID-19.
April 3, 2020
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Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it has advanced its investment in an additional specialty meltblown asset to produce high-efficiency filtration media serving the EMEIA markets.
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EVENTS

Industry

10/24/19
San Jose, Calif
San Jose, CA
United States

Additive Electronics Conference: PCB Scale to IC Scale

Additive Electronics Conference: PCB Scale to IC Scale examines the manufacturing and design processes enabling line width and space from .003 in. to 5 microns, as well as other new advanced technologies intended to meet the ever-increasing challenges of smaller, lighter, and more powerful electronic devices.

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Industry

4/7/20 to 4/8/20
Portland, Or
Portland, OR
United States

Polymers in Footwear Portland 2020

Polymers in Footwear Portland offers industry professionals the opportunity to hear from brands on latest market developments and future trends, learn about innovative materials and technologies for footwear applications, network with key stakeholders from the entire supply chain, explore new technologies and ways of manufacturing shoes, and gain unique insight from industry leaders and influencers in this field.

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Industry

4/20/20 to 4/21/20
Chicago, Il
Chicago, IL
United States

Adhesive and Sealant Council Adhesive Science Short Course

This comprehensive two-day short course, co-located with the 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, will focus on the foundation needed to excel in the development, manufacture, and use of adhesives and sealants.

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Industry

4/28/20 to 4/30/20
Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart
Germany

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe 2020

Co-located with The Battery Show Europe 2020, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo is Europe’s largest showcase of hybrid/electric vehicle and advanced battery technology.

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Industry

4/28/20 to 4/30/20
Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart
Germany

The Battery Show Europe 2020

Co-located with Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, The Battery Show is Europe’s largest showcase of advanced battery and hybrid/electric vehicle technology.

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Industry

5/19/20 to 5/21/20
Chicago, Il
Chicago, IL
United States

UTECH North America 2020

UTECH is an international trade show focused 100% on polyurethanes, covering all end markets and all parts of the supply chain.

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Industry

6/1/20 to 6/3/20
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, MI
United States

Cleveland Coatings Society 63rd Technical Symposium

As in years past, the society will be presenting three sessions during its technical symposium, which this year will center on substrates (e.g., wood, concrete, metals, and plastics).

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Industry

7/1/20 to 7/2/20
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam
Netherlands

Chemical Watch Expo 2020

Chemical Watch Expo combines informative workshop streams with a dedicated exhibition to help attendees get everything they need to plan their chemical regulatory strategy for the future.

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Industry

7/20/20 to 7/22/20
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
Spain

6th World Conference of Smart Materials (WCSM-2020)

Smart materials are one of the most important researching directions in the development of high-tech new materials.

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Industry

7/22/20 to 7/25/20
Vienna, Austria
Vienna
Austria

International Congress on Advanced Materials Sciences and Engineering (AMSE-2020)

With a theme of “Diversification Research and Development of Advanced Materials,” the International Congress on Advanced Materials Sciences and Engineering (AMSE-2020) will include a plenary forum, 31 breakout sessions, and poster sessions covering topics ranging from semiconductor and electronic materials to nanomaterials and polymer materials.

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