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TÜV Nord Certifies WACKER’s Manufacturing of Silicone Sealants

WACKER’s approach involves determining the mass fraction of raw materials and auxiliaries derived from fossil-based resources and offsetting this with methanol produced from biomass.

October 14, 2020

WACKER recently announced that technology service provider TÜV Nord has approved its manufacturing method for silicone sealants according to the new REDcert² standard.

European Coatings Show Postponed to September 2021

The European Coatings Show has been rescheduled for September 14-16 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the associated travel restrictions.

October 14, 2020

Vincentz Network recently announced that the European Coatings Show has been postponed.

New Home Sales at Highest Pace Since September 2006

On a year-to-date basis in August, new home sales were up in all four regions.

October 14, 2020

Sales of newly built, single-family homes in August topped the 1 million mark and reached their highest pace since September 2006.

MAPEI Wins 2020 GreenStep Product Award

The GreenStep Product award is presented to companies with “flooring or flooring-related product(s) that are manufactured sustainably or promote sustainable living.”

October 13, 2020

MAPEI recently announced that it received the 2020 GreenStep Product award from Floor Covering Weekly magazine at the virtual GreenStep Environmental Awards presentation.

CREATIVE MATERIALS: Electrically Conductive Adhesives and Dielectric Coatings

Unlike conventional conductive materials, these products reportedly feature a high-continuous-operation temperature.

October 13, 2020

Creative Materials recently introduced a new series of high-temperature electrically conductive inks and adhesives, as well as dielectric coatings.

American Chemistry Council Renews Alliance with U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Three groups from ACC continue to lead the work with OSHA: the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI); and the Diisocyanates (DII) and Aliphatic Diisocyanates (ADI) panels.

October 13, 2020

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently signed the renewal of the ACC OSHA Alliance, which continues to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces operating with diisocyanate chemicals along the polyurethane value chain.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Drawn to H.B. Fuller’s Third Quarter Performance

Last week, news from H.B. Fuller regarding its financial performance in the third quarter garnered the most reader interest.

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October 12, 2020

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Dow Earns Five R&D 100 Awards

Considered one of the most prestigious innovation awards programs, the R&D 100 honors innovation pioneers and their contributions to science and technology.

October 12, 2020

Five technologies from Dow were recently recognized with R&D 100 Awards.

Maroon Group Named Exclusive Distributor of Dicalite’s Microlite Product Line in North America

Maroon Group is the exclusive distributor of DMG’s Microlite line of vermiculite-based flame-retardant dispersions and powder for the CASE market in the U.S. and Canada.

October 12, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced a new distribution relationship with Dicalite Management Group (DMG).

H.B. Fuller Joins Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network

As a certified Amazon supplier, H.B. Fuller reports that it can support Amazon packaging suppliers in qualifying for all three tiers by meeting the APASS guidelines.

October 9, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it is a certified member of the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) network.