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Environmental Coatings Consumption Continues to Rise

Many developed economies are now reportedly using a significant percentage of “green” technologies
November 24, 2017
Global consumption of coatings was 90.4 billion lbs in 2016, valued at $121 billion, according to “Global Paint and Coatings,” a recent report from Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. A 4% annual rate of growth is forecast through 2021. Volume is reportedly up 54% from the low of the 2009 global recession and 44% from the pre-recession level.
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Good Bye Stitches, Hello Surgical Glue

Joan Mantini
Joan Mantini
November 22, 2017

Scientists in the medical industry continue to look at surgical adhesives to be used in place of stitches, and the researchers at the University of Sydney, Harvard Medical School, and Northeastern University may have found a promising solution with MeTro. 


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Strategic Solutions

In Pursuit of Operational Excellence

Manufacturers should consider the value of a “back to basics” approach to production
W. Pete Smith
November 17, 2017
When I began my career in the chemical industry, my company’s initiatives impressed and intrigued me. The leadership would lay out our direction and focus, as well as the metrics by which we would measure success in the coming year. Eventually, I came to understand that, even with the push to improve profitability through various company initiatives, it makes good business sense to not lose sight of the measurable basics.
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Finding the Oz in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

It will take courage, brains and heart to allow success for all in the industry.
Lex Reynolds
November 10, 2017
When I was a child, one of my favorite movies was “The Wizard of Oz.” What an amazing piece of work it was, with music that remains timeless. I will never forget how, whenever Walt Disney announced that it would be showing this classic, I could hardly contain myself until the day arrived. My whole family would gather around our cabinet-model television that looked more like a chest freezer than a TV, and woe to anyone whom dared speak once the show began. I will never forget how much my family enjoyed the show―and still does to this day. They certainly don’t make them like that anymore.
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