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How to Use the Annual ASI Buyers’ Guide

Explore the annual Buyers' Guide in the digital edition or online to find suppliers to help your business succeed.

December 10, 2020

It’s time for ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment, and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels. The Buyers’ Guide also includes supplier details for finished adhesives and sealants.

Union Tool Announces Management Changes

Mike Simpson has retired from his role as co-president of Union Tool, while Nick Simpson and Chas Simpson have been named vice presidents.

November 3, 2020

The Union Tool Corp. recently announced a series of management changes to its family-owned business, which was founded by Karl J. Heinzelman in 1944.

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: 400-Gal Mixing and Pumping Skid System

The model VSL-400 design is a custom conical vessel on a movable skid with a progressive cavity pump rated for 10-30 gal/min.

October 1, 2020

Charles Ross & Son Co. recently announced that it has designed a new skid system capable of mixing and pumping low to moderately viscous products.

ENERCON: Travel-Free Virtual Assistance

Enercon has adopted various interactive technologies that will allow customers to connect with company experts through video conferencing, collaborative discussions, video demonstrations, and technical presentations.

September 9, 2020

In these unprecedented times when travel is difficult, Enercon recently announced a new support offering: Virtual Visits.

Mixing Sustainability and Innovation

As continued research and development races to meet the growing appetite for sustainable adhesives, manufacturers must also push innovations in processing that reduce both waste and energy consumption.

Christine Banaszek

September 1, 2020

Manufacturers and scientists are continually pushing the envelope on eco-friendly adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting and encapsulation compounds. Demand for green and sustainable formulations is expected to keep growing due to tightening legislation, consumer awareness, and new opportunities.

Ross reverse lift double planetary mixers

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Reverse-Lift Double-Planetary Mixers with CIP and Purged Controls

A reverse lift in the double-planetary mixer reportedly facilitates improved rigidity and more uniform blade-to-vessel clearances without relying on the floor to be completely level.

August 13, 2020

Charles Ross & Son Co. recently announced that its double-planetary mixer is available in a reverse-lift design that raises the vessel to the mixing position, rather than lowering the agitator assembly.

Graco Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team

Timothy R. White, Caroline M. Chambers, and Kathryn L. Schoenrock assumed their new roles at Graco Inc. on August 1.

August 5, 2020

The Graco Inc. board of directors recently announced several changes to its executive leadership team.

ADMIX, INC.: Pilot-Scale Mixer

Reportedly ideal for pilot plants and small-scale production, the Admix RS-02 high-shear pilot-scale mixer offers processors a solution for product development, formula optimization, trial mixtures, and small production runs.

July 14, 2020

Admix, Inc. recently announced that its newly redesigned RS-02 pilot-scale mixer is available.

Admix Inline Mixers Awarded EHEDG Certification

According to Admix, the certified mixers feature design modifications to the rotor and seal technology in order to meet the standards for hygienic equipment design.

June 19, 2020

Admix, Inc. recently announced that its DynaShear inline mixers have been certified by the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) for meeting strict guidelines for hygienic design and cleanability.