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Top 5 News that Sticks

3M Acquisition Dominates the News

Readers last week were drawn in droves to news from 3M regarding its latest acquisition.

October 28, 2019

We’ve seen a large number of industry acquisitions so far in the second half of 2019. How are they impacting your business?

3M Sees Sales Decline 2% in 2019 Third Quarter

3M’s sales declined by 2% compared to the 2018 third quarter, to $8 billion.

October 28, 2019

3M recently reported its results for the third quarter of 2019.

Michelman Highlights Exterior Wood and Metal Corrosion Protection Solutions at Western Coatings Symposium

Selected as part of the event’s technical presentation schedule, Michelman featured its waterborne metal coating protection solutions that control corrosion and coefficient of friction (COF).

October 28, 2019

At the recent 34th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show, Michelman shared information regarding its line of low-VOC surface modifiers for exterior wood coatings and sealants.

Acrylic Acid Market to Experience Strong Growth through 2029

The adhesives and sealants segment is anticipated to be a major factor in driving demand for acrylic acid and its derivatives.

October 28, 2019

The global acrylic acid market is expected to be valued at around $19.7 billion by the end of 2019, according to a recent report.

Net Sales Essentially Flat for Avery Dennison in 2019 Third Quarter

Avery Dennison’s net sales in the 2019 third quarter increased 0.1% to $1.76 billion; on an organic, non-GAAP basis, sales grew 2.1%.

October 25, 2019

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2019.

Domestic Electronics Manufacturers Grappling with Higher Costs from U.S. and Chinese Tariffs

On average, surveyed U.S. electronics companies report they have seen tariff increases on 31% of the total dollar value of the products they import.

October 25, 2019

According to a member survey conducted by IPC from September 25-October 2, almost 90% of U.S. electronics manufacturers are troubled by the higher tariffs imposed by the U.S. and China on each other’s imports.

EASTMAN: Cellulose Esters for Food Contact Applications

Eastman’s new cellulose esters reportedly meet requirements for use in certain food contact applications under regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR), European Commission (Regulation 10/2011), and the Swiss Ordinance on Materials & Articles in Contact with Food (SR 817.023.21).

October 24, 2019

Eastman recently announced the launch of a new portfolio of 13 cellulose esters for use in food contact applications such as inks, adhesives, tapes and labels, and internal can and other coatings.

Luijkx Joins IGM Resins as Global Procurement Director

Based in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, Stan Luijkx will lead IGM Resins’ global procurement organization and processes.

October 24, 2019

IGM Resins recently announced that it has appointed Stan Luijkx global Procurement director to support focused growth and to ensure supply security for the global businesses.

Recycling Partnership Launches U.S. Circular Economy Roadmap

To build a bridge between the current system and an optimized circular system, The Recycling Partnership is calling for a set of concrete actions based on three distinct issues currently undermining the U.S. recycling industry.

October 24, 2019

The Recycling Partnership recently announced what is reportedly the first-ever roadmap aimed at addressing systemic issues in the U.S. recycling system and catalyzing the transition toward a circular economy for packaging.

Ask Dr. Dave

What cure systems are available for UV adhesives?

UV adhesives can be cured using free radicals for acrylic adhesives or cations for cationic monomers.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 24, 2019

Adhesive and coating systems that use ultraviolet (UV) or visible light to begin the curing are intrinsically very attractive systems to the manufacturing engineer, allowing assembly of components and then “curing on command” by exposing to the radiation.