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U.S. Air Force Qualifies PPG Aerospace Electrocoat Primer

The Air Force initially will coat test parts on a PPG e-coat system that it installed at its Advanced Technology and Training Center in Georgia.

November 1, 2019

PPG recently announced that the U.S. Air Force has qualified PPG Aerocron™ aerospace electrocoat (e-coat) primer to provide corrosion resistance and enhanced topcoat adhesion for aircraft parts.

Daelim Industrial to Acquire Kraton’s Cariflex Business Unit

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020, subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions as set forth in the purchase and sale agreement.

November 1, 2019

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has agreed to sell its Cariflex™ business unit to Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd. for a purchase price of $530 million.

DOW: High-Solids Adhesive for High-Speed Metal Lamination

Designed to work on a broad range of medium-performance applications and packaging structures, Dow’s new adhesive reportedly offers up to 55% high-solids content in application.

October 31, 2019

Dow recently announced that it has expanded its portfolio of solvent-based adhesives with the new ADCOTE L76-500 high-solids adhesive, reportedly opening new opportunities beyond traditional metal-to-film lamination.

Emerald Kalama Chemical Opens New European Central Office in Rotterdam

The new office will house Emerald’s growing team for order fulfillment and technical service, focused on serving customers worldwide for products manufactured at Emerald’s operations in Europe.

October 31, 2019

Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, recently celebrated the grand opening of a new office in Rotterdam that will serve as the company’s central hub for European operations.

ITW Revenue Declines 3.7% in 2019 Third Quarter

ITW’s revenue of $3.5 billion in the third quarter of 2019 declined by 3.7% compared to the prior-year quarter.

October 31, 2019

Illinois Tool Works Inc. recently reported its results for the third quarter of 2019.

Huntsman Reports Rocky Results for 2019 Third Quarter

Huntsman’s revenues dropped to approximately $1.7 billion in the third quarter of 2019, a decrease of 14%.

October 30, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently reported its financial results for the 2019 third quarter.

Vertellus Showcases Advanced Adhesives, Sealants, and Gels at K 2019

According to Vertellus, its adhesives, sealants, and gels are helping a variety of device manufacturers maintain product integrity in the face of increasingly harsh environments.

October 30, 2019

At the recent K 2019 event, Vertellus showcased its portfolio of adhesives and sealants.

Sika Achieves Record Sales in First Nine Months of 2019

Sika reports that the implementation of the group’s growth strategy will continue in 2019 with the opening of between seven and nine new factories.

October 29, 2019

In the first nine months of 2019, Sika reported high growth and a new sales record of CHF 6 billion (approximately $6 billion).

Maroon Group Opens West Coast Office

Maroon Group reports that it is expanding its operations across North America to support its legacy customers and commercial teams that are embedded on the West Coast.

October 29, 2019

Maroon Group recently announced the opening of a West Coast office in Los Angeles, Calif.

SCHREINER MEDIPHARM: Tamper-Evident Label Solution for Prefilled Syringes

According to Schreiner MediPharm, its Cap-Lock solution features the combination of a cap adapter and a label that firmly seals prefilled syringes and reliably indicates any first opening.

October 29, 2019

A new tamper-evident security concept for luer-lock syringes has been developed by Schreiner MediPharm.