From left: Larry Brotherton, board chairman, SOCMA; Dan Hawkinson, Torsten Hauschild, Rob Hampe, and Rainer Eischeid, LANXESS; and Larry Sloan, president, SOCMA. The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA)

An MCU resin has been developed that presents new opportunities for protecting structural steel in corrosive environments.

Proprietary manufacturing processes ensure that formulators can enjoy attributes such as higher neat polymer solids, viscosity and freeze-thaw stabilities.

Parylene coatings can provide 100% protection for any device or component.

Acquisition would establish Arkema as a leader in the global coatings resins market.

New high-performance, bio-modified adhesives have been developed for use in the manufacture of engineered hardwood flooring.

The Green Material Profiles is a comprehensive listing of green raw materials and formulated adhesives and sealants. Use this guide throughout the year to find and formulate sustainable, green materials from renewable ingredients. To be included in the next edition, contact Managing Editor Teresa McPherson at mcphersont@bnpmedia.com.

By following the examples set by others, companies can implement their own green initiatives.

More U.S. building contractors are switching to polyether-based sealants and adhesives for performance, safety, and low VOCs.

Kraft Foods will request both up- and down-stream vendors to attain sustainable social, economic, and environmental objectives.