The national middle school science competition recognizes scientific thinking, communication, and curiosity in students grades 5-8 who demonstrate a passion for solving everyday problems that could ultimately improve lives around the world.
July 5, 2019
3M and Discovery Education recently announced 10 finalists from across America as part of the annual 2019 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
Specialty chemical supply chains are particularly dependent on China because many inputs are unavailable elsewhere, which makes the specialty chemicals industry uniquely vulnerable to the 301 tariffs.
July 5, 2019
In recent testimony before the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Committee, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) called for the delisting of Chinese-origin chemicals from the proposed Tranche 4, which would add an additional $13.2 billion in chemicals and plastics imports.
These polyolefin elastomers are reportedly commonly used in applications for automotive, footwear, wire, cable, foam, multi-layered films, laminating films, food packing films, and films for industrial use.
July 3, 2019
Effective immediately, LG Chem has appointed Palmer Holland national distributor for its line of LUCENE™ polyolefin elastomers (POEs).
Pilot Chemical moved its headquarters into about 36,000 sq ft of office space at Centre Pointe III, located at 9075 Centre Pointe Drive in West Chester Township’s Centre Pointe Office Park.
July 3, 2019
Pilot Chemical Co. recently unveiled its new corporate headquarters in West Chester Township, Ohio, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by company executives and employees, as well as local community and business leaders.
Typical applications for Evonik’s fumed silica include paints and coatings, advanced adhesive systems, transparent silicones, and non-combustible high-performance insulation materials.
July 2, 2019
Evonik recently announced that it has started up a new plant complex for the production of fumed silica in Antwerp in order to meet high demand.
Ashland recently announced that it has appointed Anagraf Comercial Grafica SL its new partner to distribute Ashland’s varnishes, laminating adhesives, and primers for the label printing industry.
When making use of liquid-applied flashing during the installation of products, both the International Residential Code and the International Building Code reference AAMA 714.
July 1, 2019
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated specification establishing minimum performance requirements for liquid-applied flashing used to provide water-resistive seals around exterior wall openings in buildings (e.g., fenestration products, such as windows and doors, as well as other through-wall penetrations).
FLEXcon will use the narrow web embossing machine during the development of new microstructures.
June 28, 2019
FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that it has acquired a narrow web embossing machine with a portion of the funds received from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grant awarded to Carpe Diem Technologies.
The composites sub-segment is expected to be the fastest-growing substrate in the global MMA adhesives market.
June 28, 2019
The global methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesives market was valued at approximately $10.6 billion in 2018 and is projected to cross $13.5 billion by 2024.