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Scott Bader Expands Production Capacity for Structural Adhesives in France

The company reports that the approximately $2.1 million investment is in response to increasing customer demand for its products.

March 25, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced that it has made a capital investment to expand production capacity for its range of Crestabond^® and Crestomer^® structural adhesives, Crystic^® gelcoats, and formulated products.

PPG Honored by Bosma Enterprises with Employment Innovation Award

The award is presented to an outstanding person or organization that has shown exemplary leadership in creating employment opportunities for individuals who are visually impaired.

March 24, 2021

PPG recently announced that it is the recipient of the Bosma Enterprises^® 2021 Employment Innovation Award.

Improving Efficiency and Sustainability in Composites Bonding

A new system comprising a curing oven, regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO), and secondary and tertiary heat exchangers can help reduce operating costs while ensuring the safe removal of volatile organic compounds during composite bonding processes.

Tasha Jamaluddin

March 24, 2021

Among all chemical curing techniques, convection and radiant thermal curing represent the most widely used applications for adhesives and sealants. During the curing process, adhesives and sealants usually pass through two physical transformations—evaporation and condensation—while being applied to other materials.

HENKEL: Relaunched Glue Stick

The further optimized formulation contains 97% natural ingredients, while the stick now consists of up to 65% post-industrial recycled plastics.

March 23, 2021

Henkel recently announced that it has relaunched its Pritt stick to provide consumers with an even more natural and high-performing solution combined with improved sustainability.

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Personnel Appointments at tesa Draw Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in personnel news from tesa.

Susan Sutton

March 22, 2021

Who are the movers and shakers in your company? Send personnel announcements to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Ru-bix Gets Ready for Full Production with Tripled Capacity

The company reports that it is seeing increased demand, especially in the UK where the polyurethane tooling board industry is now more focused on quality and durable supply chains.

March 19, 2021

Ru-bix recently announced that it is gearing up for full production this month, which will involve utilizing a tripling of capacity.

MASTER BOND: Nanosilica-Filled, Electrically Insulative Epoxy

The compound bonds well to a variety of substrates including metals, composites, glass, ceramics, rubbers, and many plastics.

March 18, 2021

Master Bond EP21NS is a two-part epoxy that may be used for bonding, coating, sealing, and potting/encapsulating.

Apple to Invest in New Munich-Based European Silicon Design Center

The expansion is the latest step in Apple's effort to build a world-class team of engineers in Munich and across Germany.

March 18, 2021

Apple recently announced that it will make Munich its European Silicon Design Center, adding hundreds of new employees and a new state-of-the-art facility focused on connectivity and wireless technologies.

Scott Bader Joins Society of Chemical Industry as a Corporate Partner

SCI promotes innovation via its international network to advance the commercial application of science into industry for the benefit of society.

March 17, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced that it has joined the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Corporate Partnership program.

DuPont to Strengthen Electronic Materials Position with Acquisition of Laird Performance Materials

Laird Performance Materials offers a range of performance components and solutions that manage heat and protect devices from electromagnetic interference.

March 16, 2021

DuPont recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Advent International to acquire Laird Performance Materials.