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Hexion’s Composite Technology Wins Two Awards from SPE

Hexion's composite technology was recognized in awards within the North American and Central European divisions, as well the Grand Award.

November 26, 2021

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The Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) recently recognized Hexion’s composite technology at the society’s Annual Automotive Innovation Awards Program.

Ask Dr. Dave

Adhesives for Fiberglass Bonding

What are the best adhesives for bonding fiberglass components?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 20, 2021

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Called thermoset polyesters, these materials are glass fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyesters. They are also often referred to as “sheet molding compounds” (SMCs), “fiber-reinforced plastics” (FRPs), or simply “fiberglass.”

Top 5 News that Sticks

New Dow MDI and Prepolymers Facility is Top News

An announcement from Dow regarding a new facility drew the most reader interest last week.

June 28, 2021

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Is your company expanding? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com so we can help share the news!

MASTER BOND: Low-Outgassing Epoxy

As a toughened system, this epoxy resists thermal cycling and is ideal for bonding dissimilar substrates.

June 22, 2021

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Master Bond Supreme 70CN is a two-part epoxy adhesive formulated using a natural, renewable, and sustainable ingredient.

Covestro Receives JEC Innovation Award

Covestro’s polyurethane resins for wind rotor blades and its coating solutions for offshore wind turbines were included in the case for the award.

June 15, 2021

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Covestro recently announced that it is a winner of the JEC Innovation Award 2021 in the Sustainability category.

SAMPE North America Cancels 2021 Conference

SAMPE plans to launch a new technical community platform designed specifically for professionals in the global advanced materials and process industries.

January 27, 2021

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Due to the continuing COVID-19 situation, SAMPE North America has decided to cancel the 2021 Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for May 24-27.

Abstract Submissions Sought for CAMX 2021

Interested individuals should apply by March 5 to share informative, non-commercial presentations at CAMX 2021.

January 5, 2021

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Organizers for CAMX-The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo are inviting professionals and experts from around the world to submit abstracts for informative and engaging presentations about their latest successes with composites manufacturing and related technologies.

3M and Safran Announce Partnership to Design Cleaner Aircraft Interiors

As part of the new collaboration, 3M will provide technologies to help design cleaner aircraft cabin interiors.

November 30, 2020

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3M and Safran Cabin are bringing together their strengths and technologies in a new partnership.

Chromaflo Technologies Exhibiting at CAMX 2020

The Chromaflo team is highlighting four colorant lines at the virtual CAMX 2020, along with three of its thickener lines.

September 22, 2020

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Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it is exhibiting at CAMX 2020, the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo, a virtual event set for September 21-24.

Chantler and Hickey Join Michelman Fibers & Composites Business Segment

Michelman has named James Chantler global technology director and Lauren Hickey global marketing manager for its Fibers & Composites segment.

August 27, 2020

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Michelman recently announced that it has added two new associates to its Fibers & Composites business segment to better anticipate and serve its customers’ needs in the reinforced plastic composites market.