On July 29, Congressmen Hank Johnson (D-GA) and Nathan Deal (R-GA) introduced H.R. 3382, the Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy (HIRE) Act, which calls for targeted consumer tax incentives for the purchase of home furnishings such as furniture, flooring, and other home-related products, as well as building products such as construction adhesives and sealants.

TECTOSIL^®, a new thermoplastic encapsulant for the manufacture of photovoltaic modules, provides sensitive solar cells with effective and long-lasting protection against mechanical and chemical stresses.

"The Chemistry of REACH" is the PowerPoint presentations from a webinar of the same name, presented June 2, 2009. Speakers were Malachy Hargadon, Environment Counselor, Delegation of the European Commission; Mamta Patel, Editor, Chemical Watch; and Aidan Thomson, Head of Environment and Climate Change, Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, LLP.

Henkel adhesives increase rotor blade reliability, ensuring quality and lifespan.

Delaware, OH-based adhesives manufacturer Engineering Materials System announces plans to hire new workers while focusing on products for the green industry.

tesa tape inc., an affiliate of tesa SE, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, has announced the availability of products for the solar energy industry.

Tri-Mer Corp, a manufacturer of air pollution systems for difficult gases and particulates, recently introduced the MultiPhase BioSystem, a new advancement in “green” technology for VOC control.

Emerald Kalama Chemical has announced the completion of the pre-registration requirements of REACH legislation for the components of its Kalama^TM K-FLEX^® plasticizers.