ASHLAND: Medical Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive February 7, 2019 The pressure-sensitive adhesive was reportedly developed for medical use.Read More
R.D. Abbott Expands LORD Distribution R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently signed a new distribution agreement with LORD Corp. to expand its distribution of LORD adhesives and coatings to Canada. February 6, 2019 This new agreement will be facilitated and managed locally by RDAbbott’s newly established division, RDAbbott Canada Ltd.Read More
Ask Dr. Dave Ask Dr. Dave: Have there been any recent developments in the bonding of PTFE to itself or to metals? Dave Dunn's February 2019 column. Dave Dunn Ph.D. February 5, 2019 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is low-surface-energy plastic that is very difficult to bond. PTFE exclusively comprises fluorine and carbon atoms with no polar atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen.Read More
Nominations Sought for Tess Award in Coatings The award reportedly recognizes outstanding individual achievements and noteworthy contributions to coatings science, technology, and engineering. February 5, 2019 Nominations are welcome from all segments of industry, academia, and government.Read More
OMNOVA Fourth-Quarter 2018 Sales Rise 2% OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently reported net sales for the quarter 2018 were $191.3 million. February 4, 2019 Net sales for the quarter rose 2.7% from last year’s $186.3 million. Read More
HENKEL: Electronics Materials January 31, 2019 Henkel Corp. recently announced it will debut several new materials at IPC APEX Expo.Read More
Electronics Adhesives Market to Reach $7.8 Billion by 2022 The global electronic adhesives market is expected to reach a value of $7.8 billion by 2022. January 30, 2019 The growth is due to the adhesives’ enhanced conductive and thermal properties.Read More
3M Reports 2018 Sales Grew 3.5% 3M recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 results. January 30, 2019 The company had 2018 sales of $32.8 billion, up 3.5% year-on-year.Read More
Aerospace Adhesives and Sealants Market to Climb 5% The global aerospace adhesives and sealants market is projected to grow from $775 million in 2018 to $1.008 billion by 2023. January 29, 2019 Epoxy is projected to be the fastest-growing resin type segment of the market during the forecast period.Read More
Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Signs of Slower Economic Growth The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) recently posted a 0.3% decline in January on a three-month moving average basis. January 28, 2019 On a year-over-year basis, the barometer is up 0.8%.Read More