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Lower Selling Prices Drive Covestro Sales Down 16% in 2019 First Quarter

Covestro reports that these results are in the expected range, and the company has confirmed the targets set for the year as a whole.

May 7, 2019

Covestro recently announced that higher competitive pressure influenced its first quarter 2019 results.

Enormous Growth Potential Projected for 3D Printing through 2029

Several industries are now seriously analyzing the benefits and competitive edge that 3D printing can lend their operations.

May 7, 2019

The global market for 3D printing equipment, materials, software, and services is estimated to be worth $31 billion by 2029, according to a recent market research study.

Parker Hannifin to Acquire LORD in Strategic Transaction

Upon closing of the transaction, LORD will be combined with Parker’s Engineered Materials Group.

May 6, 2019

Parker Hannifin Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LORD Corp. for approximately $3.7 billion in cash.

Nordson ASYMTEK to Showcase Conforming Coating Solutions at SMTconnect

Gerd Schulze, key account manager with Nordson ASYMTEK, will present “Protecting Electronics—Adhesive and Potting Options and Practical Examples” during SMTconnect Technology Days.

May 6, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, will exhibit its new conformal coating line and dispensing solutions at SMTconnect in Nuremberg, Germany.

Dolenc Named Vice President of Operations for Maroon Group

In this new role, Dolenc will work closely with support teams located at the company’s regional service centers throughout the country, overseeing all elements of its supply chain, logistics, and value-add service offerings.

May 6, 2019

Maroon Group recently announced that Anton Dolenc will assume the role of vice president of Operations, beginning May 1, 2019.

Huntsman Optimistic for 2019 Despite First Quarter Dip

Huntsman reports that its Polyurethanes segment saw decreased revenues in the 2019 third quarter due to lower average methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) selling prices, partially offset by higher MDI sales volumes.

May 3, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently reported first quarter 2019 revenues of $2 billion and net income of $131 million, compared to $2.3 billion and $350 million, respectively, in the 2018 first quarter.

North American Printed Circuit Board Sales Growth Remains Strong in March 2019

Total North American printed circuit board shipments in March 2019 were up 19.1% compared to the same month last year.

May 3, 2019

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries^® recently announced the March 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

Safic-Alcan and Dow Expand Distribution Agreement for Flocking Adhesives Range

These one- or two-component flocking adhesives (including primer and catalyst), solvent or waterborne, reportedly bond well to various elastomers for weatherstrip production.

May 2, 2019

Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, recently announced the extension of its agreement with Dow for the distribution of Dow’s flocking adhesives range.

Builder Confidence Edges Higher in April

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast posted a three-point gain to 51, the Midwest increased two points to 53, and the South was up one point to 67.

May 2, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 63 in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Mactac Announces Association with Canon Solutions America

With Canon’s rising customer demand for increased vendor options of roll-to-roll self-adhesive vinyl materials, the two companies have been working to build an approved portfolio of products.

May 1, 2019

Mactac^® recently announced a new association with Canon Solutions America, Inc.