Reverdia recently announced that Pascal Moritz has been appointed New Business Development manager for Europe.

At the European Coatings Show, this company unveiled its new Axilat™ HP 8530 redispersible polymer powder.

This company now offers Aerafin™, a polymer created for use in hygiene construction hot-melt adhesives.

BYK-1640 is a new polymer-based, VOC- and silicone-free defoamer for aqueous systems.

This company planned to exhibit several new and/or expanded polymer solutions at The International Plastics Exposition.

Michelman recently announced it has been chosen to be part of an elite, 122-member consortium that will make up the new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI).

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its existing vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer (VAE) dispersions production facilities in the U.S.

Accella Performance Materials Inc. recently announced the acquisition of IPS Polymer Systems Inc.

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

U.S. demand for biocompatible materials is forecast to increase 4.9% annually to $5.6 billion in 2018.