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Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Drawn to Emerald Kalama Chemical Grand Opening

Emerald Kalama Chemical’s announcement regarding its new office drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

November 4, 2019

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Atlas Copco to Acquire Scheugenpflug

Scheugenpflug will operate as an independent company within Atlas Copco’s Industrial Assembly Solutions (IAS) division.

November 4, 2019

Scheugenpflug AG recently announced that it has signed an agreement to be acquired by Sweden-based Atlas Copco Group.

Covestro Sales Decline in 2019 Third Quarter Despite Volume Growth

Covestro’s Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties segment reported a drop in core volumes by 4% as a result of weaker demand for coating raw materials from all key industries.

November 4, 2019

In the third quarter of 2019, Covestro reports that it achieved core volume growth of 5.3% over the prior-year period in a continuing challenging economic environment.

Remodeler Confidence Holds Steady in 2019 Third Quarter

The future market indicators gained two points from the previous quarter to 57.

November 4, 2019

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 55 in the third quarter of 2019, remaining stable from the previous quarter.

Modern Design Enabled by Greener, Cleaner Sealant Technology

Leading-edge spacer systems support sustainable building construction.

November 1, 2019

Growing concerns about energy usage are prompting cities all over the world to set goals for energy-efficient or net-zero buildings.

Editor's Memo

Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants Abound in Green Building and Construction

The movement toward sustainable construction provides myriad opportunities for adhesives and sealants.

Susan Sutton

November 1, 2019

According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the number of residential homes certified to its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system is at an all-time high, having risen 19% since 2017.

U.S. Air Force Qualifies PPG Aerospace Electrocoat Primer

The Air Force initially will coat test parts on a PPG e-coat system that it installed at its Advanced Technology and Training Center in Georgia.

November 1, 2019

PPG recently announced that the U.S. Air Force has qualified PPG Aerocron™ aerospace electrocoat (e-coat) primer to provide corrosion resistance and enhanced topcoat adhesion for aircraft parts.

Daelim Industrial to Acquire Kraton’s Cariflex Business Unit

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020, subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions as set forth in the purchase and sale agreement.

November 1, 2019

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has agreed to sell its Cariflex™ business unit to Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd. for a purchase price of $530 million.

DOW: High-Solids Adhesive for High-Speed Metal Lamination

Designed to work on a broad range of medium-performance applications and packaging structures, Dow’s new adhesive reportedly offers up to 55% high-solids content in application.

October 31, 2019

Dow recently announced that it has expanded its portfolio of solvent-based adhesives with the new ADCOTE L76-500 high-solids adhesive, reportedly opening new opportunities beyond traditional metal-to-film lamination.

Emerald Kalama Chemical Opens New European Central Office in Rotterdam

The new office will house Emerald’s growing team for order fulfillment and technical service, focused on serving customers worldwide for products manufactured at Emerald’s operations in Europe.

October 31, 2019

Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, recently celebrated the grand opening of a new office in Rotterdam that will serve as the company’s central hub for European operations.