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Ask Dr. Dave

I see a lot of job advertisements for polyurethane chemists. Why the sudden interest?

April 3, 2017

Polyurethanes can be one- or two-component systems. The single-component systems comprise a polyester or polyether polyol that has been end-capped with an isocyanate.

U.S. Chemical Production Growth Steady in February

Production expanded in several chemistry-intensive manufacturing industries.

April 3, 2017

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) edged higher by 0.2% in February.

Rising Demand from End Users in Asia-Pacific is Leading Global Automotive Adhesives Market

The global automotive adhesives market is estimated to reach $6.05 billion by 2021.

March 31, 2017

Globally, body in white application held the largest share of the automotive adhesives market, in terms of volume, in 2015.

PPG Begins Colorful Communities Project

The Colorful Communities program intends to bring color and vitality to various communities.

March 31, 2017

PPG recently announced the start of a Colorful Communities™ project in Huntsville, Ala.

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Steven Named Palmer Holland President; Irvine Appointed CEO

Steven reportedly brings many years of experience leading and managing companies as president and vice president.

March 29, 2017

Palmer Holland recently announced it has named C. Bradley Steven as president. Bryn Irvine will assume a new role as chief executive officer.

Grace Matthews Advises Applied Adhesives on Sale

The current management team has reportedly retained ownership in Applied.

March 28, 2017

Grace Matthews Inc. recently announced that Minneapolis-based Goldner Hawn Johnson and Morrison has acquired a majority position in Applied Adhesives.

Coatings Segment Driving Growth for Fluorosurfactants Market

The fluorosurfactants market size is projected to reach $667.4 million by 2021.

March 27, 2017

Fluorosurfactants are used in very low concentration to increase the wetting, leveling and oil repellency in applications such as adhesives, coatings, waxes, polishes, cleaners, and films.

H.B. Fuller Completes First Phase of Expansion in India

The facilities were inaugurated by Jim Owens, president and CEO, on March 18-19.

March 27, 2017

H.B. Fuller recently announced it has officially opened its new Pune, India, business office.

AkzoNobel Rejects Second Unsolicited Proposal from PPG

The proposal reportedly not did not reflect the current and future value of AkzoNobel.

March 23, 2017

AkzoNobel recently announced it has rejected a second unsolicited, non-binding and conditional proposal of March 20 from PPG Industries Inc. for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of AkzoNobel.

R.D. Abbott Signs Distribution Agreement for LORD Adhesives

R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently announced it has entered into an agreement with LORD Corp.

March 22, 2017

R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently announced it has entered into an agreement with LORD Corp. to distribute its In-Mold Bonding (IMB™) adhesives in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.