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Huntsman Sees Revenues Decline 11% in 2019

Huntsman’s 2019 revenues were almost $6.8 billion, down 11% from $7.6 billion in 2018.

February 19, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2019 results.

DOE Announces $125.5 Million in New Funding for Solar Technologies

The DOE aims to advance research and development of solar technologies that reduce the cost of solar, increase the competitiveness of American manufacturing and businesses, and improve the reliability of the grid.

February 19, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to $125.5 million in new funding to advance solar technology research.

Avery Dennison RFID Blocking Material Earns UL Classification

When applied to surfaces such as walls and doors, ShieldSense reportedly creates a barrier that restricts RFID waves from traveling beyond its perimeters.

February 18, 2020

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently announced that its ShieldSense RFID blocking material is now classified to UL 723 (ASTM E84) to meet building and fire safety codes for surface burning characteristics.

Maroon Group Promotes Beaton to Customer Service Manager

Karen Beaton has been with Maroon Group for over 20 years, holding various roles and responsibilities throughout the course of her career.

February 18, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that, in addition to her current responsibility for management of the Sales Support team, Karen Beaton has been promoted to Customer Service manager, Avon, supporting the company’s CASE and Plastics verticals.

VISCOTEC: Ceramic Dispenser Rotor

The ceramic rotor is reportedly compatible with the dispensing and mixing systems of the ViscoTec RD dispenser series (both one- and two-component systems).

February 18, 2020

ViscoTec recently announced that it has developed a ceramic dispenser rotor for the reliable dosing of abrasive fluids such as thermally conductive one- and two-component gap fillers, one-component heat-conducting pastes, or highly filled two-component adhesives.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Record Sales Spur Berry Global to Top News Spot

Interest from our LinkedIn community helped Berry Global’s recent financial results announcement lead the news last week.

Susan Sutton

February 17, 2020

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Henkel Opens New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in India

With a total investment of about €50 million (approximately $54.7 million), the business unit will serve the growing demand of Indian industries for high-performance solutions in adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products.

February 17, 2020

Henkel Adhesives Technologies recently announced that it has officially inaugurated its new production facility in Kurkumbh, India, near Pune.

Dolphin Products Fire-Stop Silicone Sealant Receives Quality Certification from Abu Dhabi Civil Defense

According to Dolphin, its fire-stop silicone sealant can resist fire for 4 hrs and protect buildings against heat of up to 400˚C.

February 17, 2020

Dolphin Products, a subsidiary of Al Muqarram Group, recently announced that its fire-stop silicone sealant has received certification from Abu Dhabi Civil Defense.

Phenol Derivatives Market to Cross $67 Billion by 2025

Beneficial characteristics like dimension stability, chemical resistance, and heat resistance are strengthening the growth of the phenol derivatives market.

February 17, 2020

The global market for phenol derivatives is set to grow from its current market value of more than $45 billion to over $67 billion by 2025.

Meeting Modern Challenges in Bonding to Automotive Thermoplastic Olefin Plastics

Thermoplastic olefin plastics present unique challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesives in automotive applications.

Hillary Cole

February 17, 2020

Thermoplastic olefin (TPO) materials belong to the larger group of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). As such, they come in many formulations and can be molded into parts with different surface finishes. Increasingly used in the automotive industry as an alternative to high-cost, heavy metal materials, TPO plastics present unique bonding challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) manufacturers.