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Strategic Solutions

Unmet Needs in Adhesives Technology for OEM Transportation Applications

The unmet need that kept me awake at night actually stems from the open assembly time.

April 1, 2016

In my 30 years as a senior materials engineering manager with Navistar International, a truck and engine OEM, conventional automotive and truck body manufacturing plants predominantly used 1K epoxy structural adhesives due to their superior bonding performance and manufacturing-friendly properties.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook Issue

April 1, 2016

We’re all about materials in this issue with our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook, which includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Case Study

Promoting Sustainability with FIBCs

A bulk bag refurbishing program promotes quality and sustainability while reducing costs for raw materials suppliers and their customers.

Morgan Laidlaw

April 1, 2016

Flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), also called “big bags,” are an industry staple to store and transport dry flowable materials, such as powders and granulated products.

Golden Label Awards Announced

April 1, 2016

The Golden Label Award recipients were recently announced.

TECHSIL: UV Adhesive

April 1, 2016

A new adhesive is available from the Vitralit® UV 4050s series.

Medical Electronics Symposium Issues Call for Abstracts

April 1, 2016

The 2016 Medical Electronics Symposium will take place September 14-15 at Marylhurst University near Portland, Ore.

ChemQuest Names Abrams Director of Business Development

March 31, 2016

The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced the addition of Edye Fox Abrams as director of business development.

Shin-Etsu Silicones Announces Appointments

March 31, 2016

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc. recently announced the expansion of its silanes sales team with the addition of new regional sales managers.

PPG Foundation Donates to South Carolina Flood Relief

March 30, 2016

The PPG Foundation recently announced it has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross of Northern South Carolina to assist with disaster relief in the state.