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World Energy Use to Grow 56%, Renewable Energy on the Rise

September 5, 2013

Over the next three decades, world energy consumption is projected to increase by 56%, driven by growth in the developing world.

Building Industry Knowledge: Preview of the ASC Fall Convention and Expo

On October 21-23, the Adhesive and Sealant Council will hold its biannual convention in Minneapolis.

September 4, 2013

Industry professionals will be exposed to new trends, technologies and topical expertise at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Fall Convention & Expo, which will take place next month at the Hilton Minneapolis in Minneapolis.

LEED Gold Achieved by LORD

September 4, 2013

LORD Corp. has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the Richard L. McNeel Business Center.

Momentive Announces Startup of New Resins Plant in Thailand

August 23, 2013

The plant, reportedly constructed to minimize its potential impact on the surrounding area, significantly increased the company’s capacity to produce acrylic-based resins and service customers locally.

Toolaabee Named ASC Regulatory Affairs Chairman

August 20, 2013

Neema Toolaabee, manager of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs with DAP, has become chairman of the association’s Regulatory Affairs Committee (RAC).

Polyurethanes Technical Conference Speakers Announced

August 16, 2013

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently announced speakers who will present at the 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

H.B. FULLER CO.: GREENGUARD-Certified Adhesives

August 6, 2013

This company offers a complete line of high-performance, GREENGUARD-certified adhesives for laminating decorative overlays and films to composite panels for furniture, cabinets, retail displays, and other common woodworking applications.

Sausage Packaging: A Flexible Alternative

Whether the required amount of adhesive is 40 ml or 40 L, sausage packs are a flexible alternative.

Brett Wines

August 5, 2013

Although the U.S. considers the 300 and 600 ml sausage packages to be industry standards, many other options are now being used worldwide.

Advancing Adhesives: School Glues Go Green

Penford Products has teamed up with Elmer’s to develop natural school glues.

August 5, 2013

Penford Products, a division of Penford Corp. and a leading global supplier of specialty bio-products for use in industrial applications including coatings, adhesives and polymers, has announced its support behind the launch of a natural school glue jointly developed with Elmer’s Products Inc.

ACMA Responds to DOE Information Request

July 30, 2013

The American Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA) recently responded to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) request for information on land-based and offshore wind turbines.