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Pilot Chemical Acquires Órgano Síntesis

Pilot Chemical reports that the acquisition will expand its business into the Mexican market, as well as South and Central America, and provides growth opportunities for the company’s existing surfactants and antimicrobial businesses.

December 10, 2019

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced it has purchased Órgano Síntesis S.A. de C.V. (OSSA), which is located in Toluca, Mexico.

H.B. FULLER: Hot-Melt Adhesives and Data Analytics Service

H.B. Fuller has announced the combination of the new Advantra SMART high-performance hot-melt range for food-safe compliance with FullVision, a data analytics consultancy service.

December 10, 2019

H.B. Fuller marked 20 years of Advantra food-safe packaging adhesive performance with the launch of additional adhesive technologies in the Europe, India, Middle East, and Africa (EIMEA) market.

Dow and WE Collaborate on WE Are Innovators Campaign

WE Are Innovators inspires elementary through secondary school-age students to use their STEM skills, paired with an inclusive and sustainable mindset, to develop innovative ideas addressing challenges in their local and global communities.

December 10, 2019

Dow and WE are teaming up to take the third annual WE Are Innovators campaign across the U.S. and expand across the globe.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Swiss Technology Award is Top News

Sika’s announcement regarding its Swiss Technology Award win drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

December 9, 2019

Has your company received an award recently? We’d love to help share the news!

Bostik Addresses Regional Industry Challenges at LabelExpo Asia 2019

Products displayed at the Bostik booth included removable labels, linerless labels, food direct contact labels, and wash off labels.

December 9, 2019

Bostik recently announced that it showcased a wide range of solutions and technologies for the tapes and labels industry at the recent LabelExpo Asia 2019.

Grupa Azoty Names Brenntag Distributor for its Plasticizer Portfolio in the DACH Region

Grupa Azoty has reportedly been producing plasticizers at its Kedzierzyn-Kozle site in southern Poland since 1954.

December 9, 2019

Brenntag recently announced that it is expanding its portfolio to include plasticizers from the Poland-based Grupa Azoty ZAK S.A.

North American Printed Circuit Board Industry Growth Continues

Total North American printed circuit board shipments in October 2019 were up 6.2% compared to the same month last year.

December 9, 2019

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries recently announced the October 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

Sika Acquires Romania-Based Adeplast

Adeplast reportedly generates annual sales of CHF 120 million (~ $121.3 million) with a workforce of 460 employees.

December 6, 2019

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Adeplast SA, a manufacturer of mortars and thermal insulation solutions based in Romania.

UTECH North America 2020 Issues Call for Papers

Submissions should be received by December 20 to qualify for consideration.

December 6, 2019

Organizers of UTECH North America 2020, a polyurethanes conference and trade show that will take place May 19-21 in Chicago, have announced a call for papers.