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Net Sales Dip 7% for Berry Global in 2019 Fiscal Third Quarter

Net sales in Berry’s Engineered Materials segment decreased by $48 million to $639 million, compared to the 2018 third fiscal quarter.
August 9, 2019
Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported net sales of $1.9 billion its third fiscal quarter 2019, a decrease of 7% compared to the corresponding 2018 quarter.
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Henkel Partners in SYMPA Project to Unlock 3D Printing Potential for Final Automotive Parts

According to Henkel, the German and Austrian project consortium aims to develop new materials, printing methodologies, and post-processing technologies for durable stereolithography (SLA) products using digital light processing (DLP) with a focus on automotive applications.
August 8, 2019

Henkel is partnering in an additive manufacturing research and development project called SYMPA, which is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT).


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PPG Indianapolis Aerospace Center Works with Bosma Enterprises to Provide Opportunities for Visually Impaired

PPG’s aerospace application support center is extending light assembly work to the nonprofit, with Bosma Enterprises employees using PPG-designed guides and tools to assemble and bag small parts that are used to mix aerospace sealants.
August 8, 2019
PPG recently announced that its Indianapolis aerospace application support center (ASC) is working with nonprofit Bosma Enterprises to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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ACUCOTE: Pressure-Sensitive Pharmaceutical Labels

Six tamper-evident label constructions are reportedly ideal for packaging closures and destructible labeling, while 13 facestock and adhesive combinations that prevent material lifting and adhere to small diameter curves.
August 8, 2019
Acucote has expanded its portfolio with 19 new pressure-sensitive paper and film constructions specifically designed for the pharmaceutical market.
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2019 ASI Top 20 Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers List

To develop the 2019 ASI Top 20 ranking of leading global adhesives and sealants manufacturers, we worked diligently to target company details focused specifically on adhesives and sealants.
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Susan Sutton
August 7, 2019

Welcome to the ASI Top 20, our annual feature detailing the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants. To develop the ranking, we worked diligently to target sales figures (and other details) focused specifically on adhesives and sealants.


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Revenues Dip 9% for Huntsman in 2019 Second Quarter

The 6% decrease in revenues in the Advanced Materials segment, to $275 million, was reportedly due to lower sales volumes and lower average selling prices.
August 7, 2019
Huntsman Corp. recently reported second quarter 2019 results with revenues of almost $2.2 billion, a decrease of 9% from $2.4 billion in the 2018 second quarter.
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MASTER BOND INC.: Non-Premixed and Frozen, One-Part Epoxy for Chip Coating

Supreme 3CCM-85 reportedly cures within 2-3 hrs at 175-185°F (80-85°C), which is advantageous for use on heat-sensitive components and substrates.
August 7, 2019
Featuring a combination of thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties, Master Bond Supreme 3CCM-85 is reportedly a new single-component epoxy initially designed for glob top and chip coating applications.
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IGM Increases Photoinitiator Capacity with New Plant in China and Expansion Projects in Italy

IGM announced two capacity expansion projects at its Mortara, Italy, photoinitiator production site that will increase the site’s capacity by 25%.
August 7, 2019
Due to the growing demand of its global business and the drive to introduce innovative new products to the UV/radiation curing market, IGM Resins recently announced that it has commenced the development of a new state-of-the-art photoinitiator production facility in Anqing, Anhui Province, China.
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