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AkzoNobel Receives Five Top Employer Awards

The Top Employers Institute evaluates companies against best practices in human resources.

February 14, 2020

The Top Employers Institute has recognized AkzoNobel for the conditions it has created for employees in the markets of Brazil, China, the UK, the Netherlands, and the U.S.

TOLSA to Showcase Rheological Additives at 2020 American Coatings Show

TOLSA reports that it has built a strong foundation in the U.S. by producing additives for water- and solvent-based systems.

February 14, 2020

Madrin, Spain-based TOLSA recently announced that it will showcase its portfolio of rheological additives based on high-purity sepiolite technology at the 2020 American Coatings Show, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Indianapolis.

Strategic Solutions

Evolving Hybrid Adhesives

This first installment of a two-part series highlights the value proposition of today's adhesive chemistries and curing methods to high-value end-use markets.

Aggie Lotz

Robert K. Ddamulira

February 13, 2020

This first installment of a two-part series highlights the value proposition of today's adhesive chemistries and curing methods to high-value end-use markets.

Bland Promoted to President of Adhesives Technology as McIntyre Transitions to Meridian Adhesives Group

T.J. Bland succeeds Hart McIntyre, who will transition to a consulting role with ATC parent company Meridian Adhesives Group, LLC.

February 13, 2020

Adhesives Technology Corp. (ATC) recently announced the promotion of T.J. Bland to the position of president.

CVC THERMOSET SPECIALTIES: Epoxy Toughening Agent for Automotive Adhesives

HyPox RA875 reportedly enables improved peel strength at room temperature and temperatures down to -40°C, as well as enhanced adhesion to oily substrates when compared to core-shell rubber (CSR).

February 13, 2020

CVC Thermoset Specialties, an Emerald Performance Materials company, recently introduced HyPox RA875, a carboxyl-terminated acrylonitrile-butadiene (CTBN) epoxy adduct toughening agent.

Netzsch Acquires Malvern Panalytical Rheometer Product Lines

During the transition period, Malvern Panalytical will provide support to Netzsch so that the transition will be as smooth as possible for customers.

February 13, 2020

Netzsch recently announced that it has extended its product portfolio with the acquisition of Kinexus rotational rheometers and Rosand capillary rheometers from Malvern Panalytical Ltd.

Dow Receives Innovation Award for Thermal Conductive Silicone Gel

DOWSIL TC-3015 reworkable thermal gel is a thermal conductive silicone gel designed for smartphone reworkability.

February 12, 2020

Two technologies from Dow—a reworkable thermal gel and a textile treatment—were recently recognized with 2020 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG).

Omya and Idwala Establish Calcium Carbonate Joint Venture in South Africa

Omya Idwala will offer a full range of local Idwala products and imported Omya products.

February 12, 2020

Omya International AG and Idwala Industrial Holdings Ltd. have formed Omya Idwala SA, a joint venture in South Africa that will reportedly have access to a high-quality and broad portfolio of calcium carbonate and specialty chemicals products.

Berry Global Tops Sales Record in First Fiscal 2020 Quarter

Berry Global’s net sales jumped 43% to more than $2.8 billion for fiscal 2020 first quarter, due primarily to continued strong performance in the Consumer Packaging-North America segment, as well as the RPC acquisition.

February 11, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its fiscal first quarter 2020 results.

HB Fuller GLYMO free packaging adhesives

H.B. FULLER: GLYMO-Free Flexible Packaging Adhesives

According to H.B. Fuller, this launch is in line with recommendations from FEICA for members to replace GLYMO in food packaging adhesives before mid-2020.

February 11, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has launched a series of products that are free of epoxy silane commonly known as GLYMO within its Flextra™ range of adhesives for flexible packaging.