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SARTOMER AMERICAS: PSA Products

May 17, 2017

The UV-curable PRO13765 reportedly enables high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) with excellent performance properties.

Nicholas Promoted to D.B. Becker Vice President of Sales

Nicholas has spent the past 12 years with D.B. Becker.

May 16, 2017

D.B. Becker recently announced the promotion of William “Bill” G. Nicholas to vice president of sales.

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Kraton Opens HSBC Plant in Taiwan

The facility's key features include a process and product laboratory.

May 12, 2017

Kraton Corp. recently announced the opening of the 30 kiloton hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) plant in Mailiao, Taiwan.

Wacker Chemie Opens Technical Center in Indonesia

The technical facility serves as a development and testing laboratory.

May 12, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its presence in southeast Asia by opening a new technical center.

D.B. Becker Promotes Maginnis to Regional Sales Manager

Maginnis joined D.B. Becker in 2010.

May 11, 2017

D.B. Becker recently announced the promotion of Mike Maginnis to the role of southeast regional sales manager.

Solenis Opens New Technology Center in Brazil

The new research and development facility will reportedly manage the region’s customer applications needs and new product development.

May 10, 2017

Solenis recently opened its new technology center in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil.

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AGC Chemicals Americas Expands Resins Testing Lab

The company has reportedly added state-of-the-art equipment and services

May 10, 2017

AGC Chemicals Americas has expanded its LUMIFLON resins testing lab in Exton, Pa.

Miller Named Director of Epoxy Interest Group

Miller will be responsible for all operations of the Epoxy Interest Group of CRSI.

May 9, 2017

The Epoxy Interest Group recently announced that Wes Miller has accepted the position of managing director.

Editor's Memo

Sustainability

Sustainability has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants.

Teresa McPherson

May 4, 2017

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in manufacturing—it has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants. In addition to reduced emissions and landfill waste, “green” products also reduce the chance of exposing workers to dangerous toxins.

A Natural Choice for Adhesives and Sealants

Cashew nutshell liquid-based epoxy curing agents and polyols offer outstanding performances and benefits for adhesives and sealants.

Yun Mi Kim James Zhao

May 4, 2017

Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), a bio-renewable resource found in the honeycomb structure of the cashew nutshell, is considered a byproduct of the cashew industry. Therefore, CNSL is a non-food chain product that would otherwise be disposed of. Cashew trees can grow abundantly in tropical conditions.