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Bostik Wins Innovative Poster Session at PTSC Tape Summit

Christophe Robert, Bostik EMEA’s PSA manager, presented on moisture-cured pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) technology and earned the award.

June 3, 2019

Bostik recently announced that it was the recipient of the Best Poster Award during the Innovative Poster Session at the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) recent Tape Summit in Baltimore, Md.

Nouryon Recognized by AICM for Commitment to Responsible Care

Nouryon started production in China in the early 1990s and currently employs nearly 1,400 people across nine locations.

May 29, 2019

Nouryon recently announced that it has been awarded the 2019 Responsible Care Merit Award by the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) in China.

SOCMA Addresses China Tariffs and Impact on Specialty Chemical Manufacturers

As the U.S. and China negotiate the sequencing of tariff removal, SOCMA reports that it is proactively monitoring and advocating on behalf of the specialty chemical industry.

May 28, 2019

The Trump Administration’s decision to raise tariff rates from 10 to 25% on $200 billion in Chinese imports will disproportionately burden specialty chemical manufacturers, according to a statement released by the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA).

Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Third Monthly Gain in May

The CAB has four main components, each consisting of a variety of indicators: production, equity prices, product prices, and inventories and other indicators.

May 23, 2019

The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), an economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), rose 0.4% in May 2019 on a three-month moving average basis, the third monthly gain after several weak months.

Stone Named Senior Director of Sales for IPC

Michael Stone reportedly has more than 25 years of experience in sales management, account development, and building highly effective sales teams.

May 22, 2019

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries^® recently announced the appointment of Michael Stone to the position of senior director of Sales.

Stoeva Joins SOCMA as Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration

Vera Stoeva will serve as part of SOCMA’s senior leadership team and oversee the association’s financial assets and office operations.

April 30, 2019

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced the appointment of Vera Stoeva to the position of senior vice president, Finance & Administration.

Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Second Monthly Gain in April

The Chemical Activity Barometer rose 0.5% in April on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis.

April 26, 2019

On a year-over-year basis, the barometer is up 4.1%.

R.D. ABBOTT CO.: Rubber Video

April 24, 2019

The video intends to demonstrate the significance of rubber in everyday life.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Opens New OEM Application Center

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel’s New Application Center Dominates the News

Last week, readers most clicked on news about Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ new OEM application center.

Teresa McPherson

April 22, 2019

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Applications Open for Polyurethane Innovation Award

Applications for innovation within the polyurethanes industry are now being accepted for the Polyurethane Innovation Award.

April 22, 2019

The award reportedly recognizes companies and individuals whose vision and perseverance bring new innovative, life-enhancing products, technologies and initiatives to the marketplace.