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BROOKFIELD AMETEK: Catalog

May 4, 2016

This company has released its new 2016 catalog with complete details on all product lines.

ACC Applauds House Passage of Tariff Relief Bill

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently issued a statement on the House passage of the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016.

May 4, 2016

The bill reportedly will help eliminate import duties on raw and intermediate products that are not produced or available domestically.

Solvay Appoints Lintech as Distributor

Lintech International LLC has been appointed as a non-exclusive distributor for Solvay Silica in the U.S.

May 3, 2016

Lintech will clover the manufactured rubber goods, CASE and industrial markets.

Window Film and Affordable Sustainability

Window film provides nearly all of the benefits of other green upgrades at a fraction of the cost.

Darrell Smith

May 2, 2016

Sustainability initiatives are becoming an expectation across all industries, especially construction. In fact, homebuilders report that, by 2020, more than 60% of their projects will incorporate green building materials.

Regulatory Review

Transparency through an Agency Website? Maybe Not.

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s (OEEHA) new website could create more confusion for the public at the expense of those doing business in California.

Mark Collatz

May 2, 2016

California regulators are at it again. In the name of providing transparency for consumers, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEEHA) may be on the brink of creating more confusion for the public―at the expense of those doing business in the state.

Ask Dr. Dave

Can you recommend a safe adhesive for bonding plastics?

With the correct choice of monomers, a UV-cured acrylic will give very strong bonds on these plastics and a crystal-clear bond line.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 2, 2016

Question: We bond interlocking polystyrene and ABS tubes together with a solvent-based cement. Can you recommend a less hazardous and safer adhesive? The plastics are clear.

A New Cure for Adhesives and Sealants

Ebeam technology continues to become more recognized as a safe and effective crosslinking and curing option.

John Salkeld

May 2, 2016

Long regarded as a highly specialized option for curing and crosslinking adhesives, coatings and inks, ebeam technology continues to earn a reputation for being both powerful and cost-effective.

3-D Vision Enables Challenging Adhesive Inspection Applications

A new generation of 3-D vision systems is being used to automate the inspection of adhesive applications that cannot be addressed with conventional 2-D vision systems.

Robert Tremblay

May 2, 2016

The key advantage of 3-D vision in adhesive applications is the ability to determine the width, position, height and volume of the adhesive that has been applied.

Tape Summit 2016 in the Sunshine State

The PSTC's Tape Summit 2016 comes to Orlando to showcase the latest in PSA tape know-how.

May 2, 2016

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) will host the 2016 Tape Summit and Spring Membership Meeting May 2-6 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. The event will offer PSA professionals the chance to learn about the latest trends in PSA technologies and regulations, explore the exhibition space, and network with other industry professionals.

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Tapes to See Strong Demand

Widening applications and increased construction activity are helping to drive demand.

May 2, 2016

U.S. demand for pressure-sensitive tapes is projected to increase 5.3% yearly to $9.3 billion in 2019. Growth will reportedly reflect continued economic expansion and the further development of innovative applications for specialty tapes, which tend to be higher performing, value-added products.