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AkzoNobel to Supply Coatings for New York Yacht Club’s American Magic Team

AkzoNobel reports that it spent more than three years developing and trialing its Awlgrip HDT topcoat.

October 18, 2019

AkzoNobel recently announced that its Awlgrip brand will be the official coatings supplier for New York Yacht Club’s American Magic team, which will challenge for the 36th America’s Cup.

Nouryon to Expand Ethylene Amines Capacity with New Facility in Sweden

Nouryon reports that it has successfully produced the first ethylene amines products in the demonstration plant, confirming the new technology on an industrially relevant scale and marking the next step toward full commercialization.

October 18, 2019

Nouryon recently announced that it has inaugurated a demonstration plant in Stenungsund, Sweden, to showcase what it calls a more sustainable technology platform to produce ethylene amines and their derivatives.

IGM Resins Outlines Growth Strategy for Energy Curing Resins Business

According to IGM, organization growth will comprise commercial and technical product management, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships.

October 17, 2019

IGM Resins reports that it is increasing its focus on growing its Energy Curing Resins business.

Adhesion Society Extends Abstract Deadline for Annual Meeting

The Adhesion Society’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be held February 23-26 in Charleston, S.C.

October 17, 2019

The abstract deadline for the Adhesion Society’s 2020 Annual Meeting has been extended to October 18.

MAPEI Donates to Bahamas Relief Effort

MAPEI Caribe sent a 40-ft-long (12.2-m) shipping container filled with 20 pallets containing 600 units of bituminous, self-adhesive roofing membrane, while MAPEI Corp. donated buckets and work gloves.

October 16, 2019

MAPEI recently announced that it has donated to the Bahamian recovery effort, sending roofing supplies from Puerto Rico, as well as building accessories and monetary donations from the company’s headquarters in Deerfield Beach, Fla.

Enercon to Display Corona, Plasma, and Flame Surface Treating Technologies at K 2019

Visitors to the company’s stand will reportedly have the opportunity to explore five electrode assemblies featuring variations of high-powered ceramic and stainless steel electrodes.

October 16, 2019

Enercon Industries recently announced that it will showcase hands-on displays that cover its range of corona, plasma, and flame surface treating technologies at K 2019.

3M Completes Acelity Acquisition

Acelity produces KCI-branded products for advanced wound care and specialty surgical applications.

October 15, 2019

3M recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Acelity, Inc. and its KCI subsidiaries worldwide for a total enterprise value of approximately $6.7 billion.

Papasso Joins Maroon Group as Vice President of Principal Management

While assuming responsibility for the management of numerous Maroon Group key principal supplier relationships, Thomas Papasso will be working with the company’s sales and service teams.

October 15, 2019

Maroon Group recently announced the addition of Thomas Papasso in the role of vice president, Principal Management-CASE.

Covestro to Launch Concept Shoe Designs Incorporating Advanced Materials at K 2019

Various material solutions from Covestro are reportedly worked in the shoes’ design, exemplifying the benefits of each material.

October 14, 2019

Covestro will unveil material concepts for running and basketball shoes that it has created with Chinese designer Axis Liu at the K 2019 trade fair, which will be held October 16-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

BYK Announces Management Change as Glander Steps Down

Christoph Schlünken, Ph.D., a member of the management board, is temporarily taking over the divisional management of BYK and all related functions with immediate effect until a successor for the position is found.

October 14, 2019

Stephan Glander, Ph.D., president of ALTANA’s BYK division, is leaving the company by mutual agreement in order to take up new challenges outside the ALTANA Group.