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PPG Receives Safran Awards for Aerospace E-Coat Primer

The company received first-place honors from Safran Nacelles and second place from Safran.

June 19, 2017

PPG recently announced that it earned recognition for AEROCRON™ electrocoat aerospace primer in the supplier category of the 2017 Safran Innovation Awards.

Structural Adhesives Market to Grow Nearly 6%

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is reportedly the rise in demand for structural adhesives from wind energy sector.

June 19, 2017

The global structural adhesives market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.91% during the period 2017-2021.

Wacker Opens Silicones R&D Center

The new silicones R&D center is intended to support Wacker’s overall business and product development in North America.

June 16, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG has officially opened its new silicones R&D center in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Stepan to Acquire Surfactant Production Facility

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017.

June 16, 2017

Stepan Co. has reached an agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V. to acquire its surfactant production facility in Mexico.

BASF Lifts Force Majeure

The force majeure was expected to last through the second quarter.

June 15, 2017

BASF recently announced it has lifted the force majeure on PolyTHF® (polytetrahydrofuran) in North America.

SMTA Querétaro Achieves Official Chapter Status

The chapter is now recognized as an official and active chapter of the SMTA.

June 15, 2017

The SMTA recently announced that the SMTA Querétaro Chapter has successfully completed the formation process.

Wagner Group Integrates Industrial Division

This integration is reportedly designed to foster common, global growth under the Wagner brand.

June 14, 2017

The Wagner Group recently announced it is continuing to drive forward the joint marketing of the companies belonging to its industrial solutions division.

Hot Melt Adhesives Market to Grow 5%

The market will reportedly reach a total size of $7.636 billion by 2022.

June 14, 2017

The hot melt adhesives market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 5.83%.

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H.B. Fuller Receives Quality and Innovation Award

This award recognizes the company’s flexible packaging business.

June 13, 2017

H.B. Fuller recently announced that it has received recognition from Sonoco as one of the company’s 2017 Quality and Innovation Award recipients.

Royal Adhesives & Sealants Acquires Aircraft Sealants Business

The business provides point-of-use pre-mixed and frozen aircraft sealants and other packaging and application kits.

June 12, 2017

Graco Supply Co. recently announced that it has sold the business assets of the Ball Ground aircraft sealant repackaging business to Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC.