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The Future of Formulating Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings

While formulating in the future won’t look drastically different from today, it will work much better.

January 22, 2021

Chemical and materials companies have three mandates that, if done well, can ensure great business results for decades to come.

Bostik Strengthens Instant Engineering Adhesives Business with Investment in Crackless Monomer Co.

CMC, which will be 51% owned by Bostik for an investment of around $11 million, will produce specialty cyanoacrylate monomers on an industrial scale at a competitive cost.

January 21, 2021

Arkema recently announced an investment in Crackless Monomer Co. (CMC), a joint venture between Bostik and Taiwanese company Cartell Chemical Co., to accelerate the development and production of high-value-added engineering adhesives.

Huntsman Completes Acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products

With three manufacturing facilities, Gabriel had 2019 revenues of approximately $106 million.

January 20, 2021

Huntsman Corp. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products (Gabriel), a North American specialty chemical manufacturer of specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite end markets, from Audax Private Equity.

CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES: New App

The Chromaflo app is available in English and for free download from the iOS and Android app stores.

January 19, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies has released a streamlined app that reportedly features multiple options for users to quickly access the Chromaflo website and information about the company, download product data, view the company's social wall, and stay updated on company news and events.

Braggio Joins ChemQuest Europe as Vice President

With over 35 years of experience, Braggio has worked as an executive for both Sherwin-Williams and PPG Industries.

January 19, 2021

The ChemQuest Group has hired Ezio Braggio as ChemQuest Europe’s newest vice president.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Avery Dennison Acquisition Garners Most Reader Interest

Last week, news from Avery Dennison regarding its latest acquisition drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

January 18, 2021

Does your company have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

dar-tech Becomes U.S. Midwestern Distributor for ZS Interpolymer

ZS Interpolymer produces a range of SYNTRAN water-based acrylic resin grades used in coatings and graphic arts/ink applications.

January 18, 2021

Specialty chemicals and raw materials distributor dar-tech inc. announced an agreement with ZS Interpolymer to become the company's official Midwestern U.S. distributor.

Wacker Polymers to Raise Prices for Dispersions and Solid Resins

January 15, 2021

Wacker Polymers recently announced that it will increase prices for vinyl acetate dispersions, polyvinyl alcohol solutions, and solid resins in Europe, the Middle East, and in Africa.

Incorporating Minerals to Enhance the Performance of Hybrid Polymer Technologies

Engineered calcium carbonates can be used to optimize the rheological and mechanical properties of hybrid adhesives and sealants.

Shamila Grigorieff Erik van Dijnen

January 15, 2021

Silane-modified polymers are designed to combine the strength of polyurethanes with the weathering resistance of silicones.¹ In addition to their high-performance properties, these hybrid polymers are achieving popularity due to their solvent- and isocyanate-free nature.²