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Sika Opens Mortar Plant in Ethiopia

After building a production facility for concrete admixtures in 2016, Sika reports that this is a further step in extending its presence in the Ethiopian construction market.

November 20, 2019

Sika is starting the operations of a new mortar plant at its existing site in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, thus expanding its portfolio of locally manufactured products.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Covestro’s Third Quarter Performance

News from Covestro regarding its third quarter sales results drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

November 19, 2019

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Vancive Medical Technologies and Finesse Medical Rebranded as Avery Dennison Medical

The new Avery Dennison Medical brand is being showcased, along with eight new products, at this week’s 2019 Medica International Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.

November 19, 2019

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that its medical businesses—Vancive Medical Technologies and Finesse Medical Ltd.—have been rebranded as Avery Dennison Medical.

Ask Dr. Dave

What is the difference between thermoplastic and thermoset adhesives?

Thermoset and thermoplastic adhesives can be differentiated by whether or not they soften on heating.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 18, 2019

Adhesives can be classified in several ways, including their material origin (e.g., natural or synthetic) and their type of cure (e.g., physical curing such as drying or chemical curing).

MAPEI Receives 2019 GreenStep International Award

MAPEI reports that it has a strong global commitment to sustainable environmental practices.

November 15, 2019

MAPEI recently announced that it received the 2019 GreenStep International award at the GreenStep Environmental Awards banquet.

PSTC Announces Tape Summit Rebrand; Tape Week Offers Expanded Offerings for Pressure-Sensitive Tape Professionals

PSTC reports that the reinvigorated event will offer a record number of networking opportunities, expanded educational opportunities, and an optimized schedule.

November 15, 2019

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently officially announced the rebranding of its historically named Tape Summit to Tape Week.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies 2019 Supplier Awards

Henkel Recognizes Eastman, BYK, and Evonik in Annual Supplier Awards

According to Henkel Adhesive Technologies, it honors the close and successful collaboration across the value chains with these awards.

November 14, 2019

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has rewarded the performance of its strategic partners with its annual Supplier Awards.

3M Joins Well Living Lab Alliance to Study the Impact of Living Spaces on Overall Health

As an alliance member, 3M will have access to emerging health insights and trends with the Well Living Lab studies, which can be leveraged in new product innovation and are based on scientific findings.

November 13, 2019

3M has joined the Well Living Lab Alliance, a global consortium of organizations supporting the advancement of knowledge about how the indoor places where people live, work, and play can improve human health and well-being.

PANACOL: Biocompatible Acrylic Adhesive

Panacol’s Vitralit 7311 FO is a low-viscosity, transparent acrylic adhesive that cures under UV or visible light.

November 12, 2019

A new orange fluorescent UV adhesive from Panacol is reportedly specially formulated for bonding plastics.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Kraton Divestment Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in news from Kraton regarding its Cariflex sale.

Susan Sutton

November 11, 2019

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