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DOE Announces $125.5 Million in New Funding for Solar Technologies

The DOE aims to advance research and development of solar technologies that reduce the cost of solar, increase the competitiveness of American manufacturing and businesses, and improve the reliability of the grid.

February 19, 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to $125.5 million in new funding to advance solar technology research.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Record Sales Spur Berry Global to Top News Spot

Interest from our LinkedIn community helped Berry Global’s recent financial results announcement lead the news last week.

Susan Sutton

February 17, 2020

Have you seen our new LinkedIn page? Follow us there for industry news, plus articles, columns, and more!

Henkel Opens New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in India

With a total investment of about €50 million (approximately $54.7 million), the business unit will serve the growing demand of Indian industries for high-performance solutions in adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products.

February 17, 2020

Henkel Adhesives Technologies recently announced that it has officially inaugurated its new production facility in Kurkumbh, India, near Pune.

Dolphin Products Fire-Stop Silicone Sealant Receives Quality Certification from Abu Dhabi Civil Defense

According to Dolphin, its fire-stop silicone sealant can resist fire for 4 hrs and protect buildings against heat of up to 400˚C.

February 17, 2020

Dolphin Products, a subsidiary of Al Muqarram Group, recently announced that its fire-stop silicone sealant has received certification from Abu Dhabi Civil Defense.

Meeting Modern Challenges in Bonding to Automotive Thermoplastic Olefin Plastics

Thermoplastic olefin plastics present unique challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesives in automotive applications.

Hillary Cole

February 17, 2020

Thermoplastic olefin (TPO) materials belong to the larger group of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). As such, they come in many formulations and can be molded into parts with different surface finishes. Increasingly used in the automotive industry as an alternative to high-cost, heavy metal materials, TPO plastics present unique bonding challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) manufacturers.

Strategic Solutions

Evolving Hybrid Adhesives

This first installment of a two-part series highlights the value proposition of today's adhesive chemistries and curing methods to high-value end-use markets.

Aggie Lotz

Robert K. Ddamulira

February 13, 2020

This first installment of a two-part series highlights the value proposition of today's adhesive chemistries and curing methods to high-value end-use markets.

Bland Promoted to President of Adhesives Technology as McIntyre Transitions to Meridian Adhesives Group

T.J. Bland succeeds Hart McIntyre, who will transition to a consulting role with ATC parent company Meridian Adhesives Group, LLC.

February 13, 2020

Adhesives Technology Corp. (ATC) recently announced the promotion of T.J. Bland to the position of president.

Dow Receives Innovation Award for Thermal Conductive Silicone Gel

DOWSIL TC-3015 reworkable thermal gel is a thermal conductive silicone gel designed for smartphone reworkability.

February 12, 2020

Two technologies from Dow—a reworkable thermal gel and a textile treatment—were recently recognized with 2020 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG).

HB Fuller GLYMO free packaging adhesives

H.B. FULLER: GLYMO-Free Flexible Packaging Adhesives

According to H.B. Fuller, this launch is in line with recommendations from FEICA for members to replace GLYMO in food packaging adhesives before mid-2020.

February 11, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has launched a series of products that are free of epoxy silane commonly known as GLYMO within its Flextra™ range of adhesives for flexible packaging.