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The ChemQuest Group Inc. has launched a partnership with Agilis Commerce to address demands for digital channels-to-market serving the chemicals and materials industry, enabling suppliers to grow through added value, agility, and resilience. 

Form-in-place gasket (FIPG) sealants are well-established in the automotive sector for seal applications such as oil pans, drive trains, and cooling systems. However, innovations in automotive design have led to substantial changes in how FIPGs are used today. Heuristics established for previous generations of designs and materials are no longer applicable.

Any new technology, market intelligence or timely topics relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered. The deadline to submit abstracts is December 9, 2022.

The FrogTape^® brand recently introduced a family of performance masking tapes geared for peak performance in marine, industrial, transportation, and automotive coating applications. 

Before sharing some of this issue’s highlights with you, I’d like to relate a bit of personal news. After more than two decades with BNP Media, ASI’s parent company, I’ve decided to step away in order to pursue new opportunities. Though I’m excited about what’s to come for me, this is a bittersweet moment.

“In addition to shortening cycle times for our customers, this acquisition offers a significant growth opportunity for us in North America,” said Mike Frost, EUKALIN’s North American sales leader for the envelope and traditional EUKALIN market segments.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a global provider of engineered wood solutions aiming to further expand its business with this investment.

The new partnership will accelerate the company's sustainable growth on an international scale.

Peter R. Huntsman, chairman, president, and CEO, commented "Regardless of any macro headwinds that may impact the chemical industry in the coming quarters, our priorities around cost control, a focus on downstream businesses and returning capital to shareholders will remain unchanged."

The electronics manufacturing industry is applauding the U.S. Senate for taking bipartisan action on legislation that will, if enacted, spur a new era of innovation, manufacturing, and investment within the electronics industry.