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RPM International Posts Double-Digit Sales Growth for Fiscal Second Quarter

The company recorded net sales for the quarter of $1.64 billion.

January 10, 2022

RPM International Inc. recently announced financial results for its fiscal 2022 second quarter ended November 30, 2021.

Photo of RadTech's new board member David Walker

RadTech Announces New and Re-elected Board Members

The RadTech board expressed thanks to Todd Fayne of PepsiCo, who has rotated off the board after reaching term limits.

January 6, 2022

RadTech, the nonprofit for ultraviolet and electron beam technologies, recently announced the election of David Walker, president, CTO and co-founder of Azul 3D Inc., as a new RadTech board member.

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APPLIED Adhesives Acquisition of Bird Song Leads the News

Last week, APPLIED Adhesives’ most recent acquisition drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

January 3, 2022

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CREATIVE MATERIALS: Temperature-Sensing Conductive Adhesive, Ink, and Coating

The product has high reliability due to low hysteresis, high flexibility, and strong adhesion.

December 29, 2021

Creative Materials has introduced 129-06 temperature sensing conductive adhesive, coating, and ink in either one-component or two-component versions.

DOW: Silicone-Based Conformal Coating

The conformal coating cures without ovens to form a tough, scratch-resistant surface.

December 23, 2021

DOWSIL™ CC-2588 Conformal Coating is a tough, abrasion-resistant silicone-based material that protects printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components against high humidity and corrosion.

Photo of Lars Petersson President and CEO of Hempel

Hempel Simplifies Management Structure

The new organizational structure will allow Hempel to be more closely aligned with customers.

December 22, 2021

Hempel has announced a new executive group management that will lead its growth strategy into the future.

Case Study

Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections with Treated Adhesive Films

A study at the University Hospital Basel has confirmed the effectiveness of an antimicrobial coating on adhesive films.

December 22, 2021

In a clinical study that lasted several months, the effectiveness of antimicrobial-treated surfaces against hospital pathogens was examined under real-life conditions at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland. The research team confirmed that a treated adhesive film has 98% effectiveness against microbes.

Duan Named Vice President at ChemQuest

Robert G. Duan has held senior R&D leadership positions at Dow Chemical, Valspar, and Sherwin Williams.

December 15, 2021

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the addition of Robert G. Duan, Ph.D., as a vice president.

Brenntag Expands Distribution Agreement with SI Group for EMEA

The expanded distribution agreement is effective immediately.

December 7, 2021

Brenntag recently announced the renewal and expansion of a distribution agreement with SI Group.

Department of Commerce Establishes Industrial Advisory Committee for Microelectronics

The Industrial Advisory Committee will consist of expert leaders representing a range of organization sizes from industry, federal laboratories, and academic institutions.

December 6, 2021

The U.S. Commerce Department has established a high-level committee to advise the U.S. government on matters related to microelectronics research, development, manufacturing, and policy and is now seeking to recruit top-level candidates to serve on the committee.