Dispersions | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

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BASF Inaugurates Second Dispersions Production Line in China

June 12, 2024

BASF recently celebrated the inauguration of its second polymer dispersions production line at the Daya Bay site in Huizhou, China.

Picture of Danny Thomas, the new president and COO of Hockmeyer.

Hockmeyer Appoints New President and COO

March 29, 2024

The new president and COO has an extensive background in manufacturing, with a career spanning over three decades in production, supply chain, management, and operations.

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Covestro Completes Construction of PUD Facility in Shanghai

August 31, 2023

The expansion, expected to come on stream in the first quarter of next year, aims to address the rising demand for environmentally compatible coatings and adhesives in Asia-Pacific.

BYK-Gardner Announces VMA Dispersion Laboratory Capabilities

August 9, 2023

BYK-Gardner USA announces the availability of the BYK-Gardner VMA Dispersion Laboratory, including demonstrations, trials, webinars, and more.

COVESTRO: Coatings and Adhesives for Automotive Interior

November 11, 2022

Together with designer Miika Heikkinen, Covestro's Coatings & Adhesives and Engineering Plastics segments have developed a door panel concept with new material solutions.

Evonik Expands Production of Organic Dispersions for Heat Sealing Applications

Evonik reports that customers in the packaging industry and their need for easier recycling of plastic packaging are driving demand.

October 28, 2021

Evonik recently announced that it has expanded its production capacity for organic dispersions used for heat sealing applications.

Dow Earns Five R&D 100 Awards

Considered one of the most prestigious innovation awards programs, the R&D 100 honors innovation pioneers and their contributions to science and technology.

October 12, 2020

Five technologies from Dow were recently recognized with R&D 100 Awards.

Maroon Group Named Exclusive Distributor of Dicalite’s Microlite Product Line in North America

Maroon Group is the exclusive distributor of DMG’s Microlite line of vermiculite-based flame-retardant dispersions and powder for the CASE market in the U.S. and Canada.

October 12, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced a new distribution relationship with Dicalite Management Group (DMG).

Maroon Group Signs Distribution Agreement with Applied Graphene Materials

Maroon Group’s CASE and technical sales and support team will reportedly leverage its customer network to introduce AGM’s proprietary graphene dispersions technology into the U.S. and Canadian coatings and polymers markets.

August 7, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Applied Graphene Materials.

Titanium Dioxide Pigment Post-Treatment: Influence on Electrostatic Stability of Technical Dispersions

The surface chemistry of titanium dioxide dispersions can be controlled via specialized measurements to reduce agglomeration.

Daniel Liu

Daniel Moog

July 13, 2020

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) can be used as a pigment base in applications such as coatings, plastics, and laminates. No matter the application, it is important to avoid the coagulation and agglomeration of the TiO₂ dispersion during both the pigment production process and the end-use manufacturing process.