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Fisnar Names Ellsworth Adhesives Ibérica as Distributor

October 10, 2014

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe recently announced that its Spanish division, Ellsworth Adhesives Ibérica, is now a distributor of Fisnar dispensing equipment and accessories.

Rockwood Completes Sale of Pigments Business to Huntsman

October 9, 2014

Rockwood Holdings Inc. recently announced it completed the previously announced sale of its Titanium Dioxide Pigments and four other, non-strategic businesses to Huntsman Corp.

Dow Updates Progress on Planned Divestments

October 9, 2014

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced several updates regarding divestiture and portfolio management actions.

FEICA Conference is Best Attended Event

October 3, 2014

Some 550 delegates from 31 countries reportedly attended the FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo in Berlin.

Global Solvents Market to Reach $29 Billion by 2018

October 2, 2014

The global solvents market is predicted to reach a market value worth $29.28 billion by the end of 2018.

IP in Depth: Avoiding Unnecessary Disclosures in Patent Applications

The distinction between disclosing how to practice an invention and explaining how an invention works is important to understand when drafting patent applications.

Michael Gzybowski

October 1, 2014

The disclosure of an invention in a patent application must meet the “enablement” provision of the U.S. Code, which states that the “specification shall contain a written description of the invention, and of the manner and process of making and using it, in such full, clear, concise, and exact terms as to enable any person skilled in the art to which it pertains, or with which it is most nearly connected, to make and use the same.”

4 Trends Impacting the Global Adhesives and Sealants Industry

The adhesives and sealants community will meet this month to discuss trends and new technologies at the ASC Fall Convention and Expo.

Matthew Croson

October 1, 2014

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) supports a $43 billion global industry whose reach spans all market segments and sub-segments.

Editor's Memo: Managing Expectations

It's vital that we communicate our expectations and/or share our ability to fulfill specific requirements.

Susan Sutton

October 1, 2014

I recently had to schedule hip replacement surgery. The scheduler at the surgeon’s office went through various details with me, and then assured me that she would be sending me a packet with lots of information regarding the procedure, the hospital stay, post-op therapy, etc. A month passed, and no packet.