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ACC: U.S. Economy Continues to Improve

October 4, 2013

The U.S. economy continues to improve, with forecasts now suggesting economic expansion into 2015, according to the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer.

5 Trends Impacting the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

The ASC has identified multiple trends and responded with Convention and Training Academy programming.

Matt Croson

October 1, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has targeted five trends that it sees impacting the industry. The adhesive and sealant community will discuss these types of issues and opportunities at the ASC Fall Convention and Expo, which will be held October 21-23 in Minneapolis.

The Future of Electron Beam Curing

EB curing offers multiple possibilities and advantages for hardening coatings.

David Helsby

October 1, 2013

The first experiments with electron beams date from as early as 1920 in the U.S., but the first attempts to cure varnishes with electron beam curing (EBC) were only made in 1960.

Avery Dennison Releases Sustainability Report

October 1, 2013

The report adheres to Global Reporting Initiative guidelines and details the company’s progress in 2011 and 2012 toward its goals for environmental, social, and financial sustainability.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News Involving Titanium Dioxide Holds Top Two Positions

Titanium dioxide news drew a lot of interest last week.

Susan Sutton

September 30, 2013

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Editor's Memo: ASC Fall 2013

Susan Sutton

September 27, 2013

The industry will soon gather in Minneapolis for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo, which will be held October 21-23 at the Hilton Minneapolis.

Podcasts: Listen and Learn

Three podcasts will help attendees get the most out of their experience at the ASC Fall Convention and Expo.

September 26, 2013

All three podcasts can be found at www.adhesivesmag.com/pods.

Clean Energy Research Center Dedicated, New Supercomputer Announced

September 26, 2013

The new Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) will help manufacturers, utilities, and public and private sector researchers.

Henkel Retains Position in Sustainability Ranking

September 24, 2013

Henkel recently announced that, for the seventh consecutive year, it has been listed as industry group leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI Europe).