The adhesives used in a skateboard can actually contribute to its desirable "pop" quality; that is, the viscoelasticity of the adhesive can either help or hinder the skate deck's reaction

Net sales grew 10.9%, to $916.1 million from $826.3 million a year ago. Consolidated EBIT increased 4%, to $93.0 million from $89.4 million in the previous year’s second quarter.

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Lintech will become the strategic distribution partner for the company’s Additives and Clariant Pigments business units.

The global market for active electronic components is expected to increase from $144 billion in 2012 to nearly $230 billion by 2017, rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.

OMNOVA Solutions recently announced it received a letter of commendation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the company’s achievement of a 5.8% reduction in energy usage for 2010.

In 2011, U.S. consumption of coatings is projected to be 1.4 million gal, containing 7.8 billion lbs of solids, worth $23 billion, according to a soon to be released study by the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney.

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Office and Consumer Products business (OCP) to 3M Co. for $550 million in cash.

Michelman has expanded its Chemical Specialties team with the addition of three professionals with extensive experience in key markets.

The addition of Merquinsa, a leader in specialty thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), will reportedly expand Lubrizol’s Engineered Polymers business and strengthen its ability to meet the needs of its global customers.