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AkzoNobel Supplies Protective Coatings for Liquid Natural Gas Project in Canada

Situated in Kitimat, the LNG Canada Project will feature four processing units, with a total capacity of 28 million tons a year.

July 15, 2020

Canada’s largest liquid natural gas (LNG) project is underway in British Colombia, and AkzoNobel is supplying customized protective coatings solutions for the landmark facility.

Stamets Named Vice President of Industrial Marketing for Shurtape Technologies

In his new role, Kevin Stamets will lead the design and execution of the global B2B marketing strategy for Shurtape brand tape products.

July 15, 2020

Shurtape Technologies, LLC recently announced that Kevin Stamets has joined the company as vice president of Industrial Marketing within the Industrial Group.

ADMIX, INC.: Pilot-Scale Mixer

Reportedly ideal for pilot plants and small-scale production, the Admix RS-02 high-shear pilot-scale mixer offers processors a solution for product development, formula optimization, trial mixtures, and small production runs.

July 14, 2020

Admix, Inc. recently announced that its newly redesigned RS-02 pilot-scale mixer is available.

Intertape Polymer Group Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

The report provides an overview of Intertape Polymer Group’s sustainability progress in 2019 and highlights the company’s sustainability opportunities in the years ahead.

July 14, 2020

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently published its 2019 annual sustainability report, titled “We Package, We Protect & We Sustain.”

Welch and Bouck Join Reynolds Sales Team

Hank Welch will manage sales in Dalton and other parts of North Georgia, while Daniel Bouck will manage sales in the Atlanta area and the region from Georgia to Florida.

July 14, 2020

The Reynolds Co. recently announced that Hank Welch and Daniel Bouck have joined the company as sales representatives.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller’s Second Quarter Results Draw Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in news from H.B. Fuller regarding its results for the second quarter of 2020.

Susan Sutton

July 13, 2020

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Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires E-Chem

E-Chem is reportedly an industry leader in epoxy bridge deck overlays and high friction surface treatment.

July 13, 2020

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced its acquisition of Albuquerque, N.M.-based E-Chem.

Acucote Joins FLAG as Vendor Partner

Independent converters that belong to FLAG will have access to Acucote’s variety of custom capabilities.

July 13, 2020

Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC (FLAG) recently announced that it has signed a vendor partnership with pressure-sensitive manufacturer Acucote, Inc.

Automotive and Electronics Industries Expected to Propel Adhesive Tapes Market through 2027

The automotive industry is projected to represent the fastest-growing segment of the global adhesive tapes market from 2019-2027.

July 13, 2020

The global market for adhesive tapes is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 6.5% from 2019-2027, reaching a value of $111 billion.

Titanium Dioxide Pigment Post-Treatment: Influence on Electrostatic Stability of Technical Dispersions

The surface chemistry of titanium dioxide dispersions can be controlled via specialized measurements to reduce agglomeration.

Daniel Liu

Daniel Moog

July 13, 2020

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) can be used as a pigment base in applications such as coatings, plastics, and laminates. No matter the application, it is important to avoid the coagulation and agglomeration of the TiO₂ dispersion during both the pigment production process and the end-use manufacturing process.