Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from August 2006

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from August 2006

To protect and preserve.(prices of platinum)(Editorial)
August 1, 2006... This issue features our look at construction adhesives and sealants geared toward end users. The EndUser: Construction/ Wood Products section begins on p. 37 with an article from the Silicones Environmental, Health and Safety Council of North...

Degussa AG.(COMPANY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... DEGUSSA AG, Dusseldorf, Germany, recently celebrated the start-up of its new polyesters and colorants plants at its multi-user site in Shanghai. The investments for this site are pooled in Degussa Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai), a subsidiary of...

Ellsworth Corp.(foreign operations of Ellsworth Adhesives )(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... ELLSWORTH CORP., Germantown, WI, is further expanding its global presence with the addition of a new branch in Asia called Ellsworth Adhesives Malaysia. The new company will operate a sales office and warehouse in both Kuala Lumpur and Penang,...

Engineered Products and Services LLC.(COMPANY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... ENGINEERED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LLC, Menomonee Falls, WI, has announced plans to open a plant in Timmonsville, SC, creating up to 50 jobs. The company is investing up to $2 million to move operations into a closed drapery plant near...

Flowserve Corp.(Flowserve Corp. contracts with AI Rushaid Group)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... FLOWSERVE CORP., Irving, TX, and AI Rushaid Group, Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have ratified an agreement to build the largest original equipment manufacturer pump repair, manufacturing and training facility in the Middle East. The 20,500...

Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc.(Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc. acquired with Akzo Nobel)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... HEXION SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC., Columbus, OH, has announced the completion of its purchase of the global ink and adhesive resin business of Akzo Nobel for $88 million. The Akzo Nobel business produces resins used to manufacture inks for...

The Intrapac Group.(COMPANY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... THE INTRAPAC GROUP, Richmond Hills, Ontario, has announced its acquisition of Corona Packaging Inc., one of North America's leading suppliers of small plastic bottles for the hospitality amenities industry. Corona is located in Toronto, Canada,...

Kraton Polymers LLC.(marketing of Kraton Polymers)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... KRATON POLYMERS LLC, Houston, recently introduced a new logo and brand identity. Kraton's vision, to be a leading performance polymer company that delivers breakthrough products for innovative customers, is captured in its new brand, logo and...

Michelman.(COMPANY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... MICHELMAN, Cincinnati, has announced the acquisition of Fischer Pro Inc. of Keokuk, IA. Fischer Pro is a leading manufacturer of non-skid coating products for corrugated cartons, tier sheets and multi-wall bags. The acquisition includes the...

Nusil Technology.(COMPANY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... NUSIL TECHNOLOGY, Carpinteria, CA, has announced the opening of its first technical support office in Asia. The office, located in Penang, Malaysia, will specialize in the areas of optoelectronics and electronic packaging, and will support all...

Parafix Tapes & Conversions Ltd.(COMPANY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... PARAFIX TAPES & CONVERSIONS LTD. has announced its confirmation as a value-added reseller for AccuPlace's product line of film-adhesive-placement machines. Accuplace, Plantation, FL, is a recognized leader in the field of...

TRFA names chairman of 2006 Annual Meeting, discusses program.(Thermoset Resin Formulators Association)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) has named Daniel Bernier of Duochem Inc. chairman of its 2006 Annual Meeting, to be held Sept. 10-12, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Bernier has worked in...

Truseal Technologies Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... TRUSEAL TECHNOLOGIES INC., Beachwood, OH, recently revealed a new logo as the centerpiece of a revitalized company branding initiative centering on its efficiency and technological leadership. The new logo features the abstract representations...

ChemCentral.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2006... CHEMCENTRAL, Bedford Park, IL, has announced that GARY E. ANDERSON has been elected to the company's Board of Directors. Anderson is a retired Chairman of the Board of Dow Coming Corp. who served for 37 years in management positions of...

Advanced Applied Adhesives (AAA).(new appointments)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Advanced Applied Adhesives (AAA) has announced its newly appointed Board of Directors, which consists of top executives from the electronics industry. The Board of Directors are: RON BENHAM, former president of Dexter Corp.'s Electronic...

NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology LLC.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2006... NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology LLC, Exton, PA, has promoted JOHN M. HILL to the position of sales manager, mid-Atlantic region. Hill will manage all aspects of NETZSCH customer relationships in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware,...

IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries[R].(Association Connecting Electronics Industries)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries[R] Bannockburn, IL, has announced the appointments of PAUL LANGSTON, CEO of Cortec Inc., Scarborough, Ontario, to the position of vice chairman, and NILESH NAIK, CEO of One Source Group,...

Arkema Inc.(PEOPLE)
August 1, 2006... DARYL ROBERTS has been named plant manager at the Arkema Inc. facility in Axis, AL. In this new position, Roberts assumes responsibility for the safe and environmentally responsible operation of the Axis facility, which manufactures quality...

NSL Analytical Services Inc.(new appointment)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... NSL Analytical Services Inc., Cleveland, has named NICHOLAS STADNYK as a metallographer charged with evaluating the failure of parts and determining the cause of failure. Stadnyk has 21 years of experience in specialty chemicals and lubrication...

Price adjustments.(Statistical table)
August 1, 2006... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE BASF Corp., Acronol[R] and Acronol[R] 3 cents/wet lb Charlotte, NC Optive straight acrylic and...

Calendar.(COMPANY NEWS)(Calendar)
August 1, 2006... AUGUST 2006 1-2 "Introduction to Pressure-Sensitive Tapes, PSTC Test Methods and Testing Training Workshop": Chemsultants International; Mentor, OH: (440) 392-0800, www.chemsultants.com 2-3 2006 Composite Materials Design, Testing and...

Green materials of construction: an emerging market segment.
August 1, 2006... For the first time, formulated product (including adhesives, sealants, coatings, etc.) producers are developing products with environmentally responsible properties because of the needs of the market, not to meet mandatory governmental...

Rising platinum costs impact pressure-sensitive industry.(prices of platinum)
August 1, 2006... Platinum metal plays a vital role in the pressure-sensitive industry. Of the nearly 30 billion square meters of release liners and films coated globally each year, more than 80% use release coatings catalyzed by platinum. In these applications,...

Formulating goals of energy-curable pressure-sensitive adhesives.
August 1, 2006... In a continuously expanding worldwide market for pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), specific trends are occurring. Environmental pressures are causing industries to turn their collective backs upon solvent technologies of the past and accept...

Q What options exist to offset skyrocketing plasticizer cost while maintaining adhesive properties?(Ask the Expert)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... A Many formulators have had success replacing expensive plasticizers with select polymer emulsions. For example, products such as Airflex[R] 401 vinyl-acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsion offer high wet tack, good setting speed, long open time and a...

'Smart' electronic valve actuator technology for adhesives or sealants processing: a primer in valve control technology.
August 1, 2006... The adhesives and sealants industry relies heavily on valves to control the flow of fluids in the formulation and application of its products. Valves are a critical link in the processing systems used for adhesives and sealants, as are the...

Manufacturing flow.(CASE STUDY)
August 1, 2006... THE CHALLENGE A global leader in pressure-sensitive technology, self-adhesive base materials, self-adhesive consumer and office products and specialized label systems had a regular seasonal production demand. During the back-to-school...

Revolutionizing the present, shaping the future: silicones prepare buildings, structures to endure natural and man-made disasters.(enduser: construction/wood products)
August 1, 2006... Whether silicones are used in the construction of a hospital or home, playground or place of worship, their high-performance, technologically advanced polymers serve to protect, strengthen and preserve the integrity of buildings throughout...

Flooring fix: green solution proven to successfully strengthen industrial, commercial, warehousing and even school specialty floors.(enduser: construction/wood products)
August 1, 2006... It isn't enough for maintenance professionals to simply keep up their facilities. In addition to meeting the demands that new loads and change of use places on a facility, industrial building owners and educational institutions are pressured to...

Building up: demand for construction chemicals in China to reach 53.5 billion yuan in 2009.(enduser: construction/ wood products)(demand for coatings)
August 1, 2006... Demand for construction chemicals used in on-site applications in China is forecast to expand 10.5% annually through 2009 to 53.5 billion yuan, or $6.6 billion. While growth will moderate after more than quadrupling in value since 1994, strong...

An inside job: high-tech insulation facing system solves installation challenges for contractor.(enduser: construction/ wood products)
August 1, 2006... Installing floor-to-ceiling ductwork in a 200,000 square-foot manufacturing plant was a straightforward-enough job for EDO Insulation Company Inc., a Trenton, NJ-based insulation contractor. Add to it that the basement, first floor and...

Liquid additive: ADM Tronics Unlimited Inc.(RAW MATERIALS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... This company offers a new additive, Staticon 460, for all aqueous liquids where antistatic properties are required. This versatile product is a highly effective additive for adhesives, inks, coatings and water-based liquids, providing a high...

Polyester-polyurethane dispersion: Bayer Materialscience Ag.(product information of coatings)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Bayhydrol[R] XP 2592 is a cosolvent-free, waterborne polyester-polyurethane dispersion designed for use in the formulation of high-quality coatings. This product emits only a slight amount of VOC and helps to meet the requirement of the VOC...

Hydrogenated SBC: Kraton Polymers LLC.(RAW MATERIALS)
August 1, 2006... Kraton[R] G hydrogenated SBC (HSBC) is a new technology created for hot-melt butyl sealant manufacturers that allows for an increase in the range of product service temperatures, as well as the potential for expanded use into new markets,...

Thermoplastic adhesives: Akron Coating and Adhesives Inc.(introduction of hot-melt adhesives)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... This company has announced a new line of hot-melt adhesives designed to provide a strong bond between a variety of metals and thermoplastics. Thermoplastic elastomers have become increasingly common and are used in everything from automobiles...

Foam tape: Emseal.(sealant/adhesives)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... LOGHOME TAPE is an economical, expanding foam tape that is impregnated with water-based sealant/adhesives, which are ideal for watertight sealing during loghome construction. This product provides UV stability and sealing ability, as well as...

Duct tape: Henkel Consumer Adhesives Inc.(product information)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... The strongest in the Duck[R] brand line of duct tapes, Ultimate Duck Tape is the ideal tool for repairing, fixing and sealing almost anything. It can be used to delay permanent repairs with extreme strength, and it's also ideal for jobs that...

Medical-grade PSA: MACtac.(product infromation of adhesive tape)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... For medical applications requiring low-tack adhesion to sensitive skin areas, this company offers its TM9716 pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. TM9716 is a hypoallergenic, medical-grade PSA tape ideal for use on neonatal, pediatric and geriatric...

Splicing tape: Scapa Industrial.(product information of Scapa Industrial)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Scapa 536 is a polyester film, single-coated with a specially formulated acrylic adhesive that delivers a strong splice to non-silicone surfaces and eliminates edge bleeding. The product features a polyester film backing that prevents loose...

Epoxy adhesive: Tra-con.(product infromation of adhesives)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... TRA-BOND F113SC is a low-viscosity epoxy adhesive formulated for terminating all types of fiber optic connectors. It has also been used for bonding LED displays, lenses and other optical components. F113SC exhibits an ultimate Tg of...

High-shear mixer: Charles Ross & Son Co.(product information of Charles Ross and Son Co)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... The new PreMax model from Charles Ross &- Son Co. is a highly efficient mixer often used to improve pigment dispersion prior to media milling. The PreMax contains a specially designed rotor/stator that creates high flow and shear rates. This...

Preassembled pistons: Conprotec Inc.(introduction of two-component adhesives)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... ConProTec Inc. has introduced new preassembled pistons for its MIXPAC Hand-Held Cartridge Dispensing System for two-component adhesives. These preassembled pistons are designed with an innovative air-venting technology to provide for easier...

Dispensing robots: Dispense Works Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2006... Dispense Works RP Series robots are designed for adhesives, sealants and lubricants. The high-payload, machine-tool-quality construction of the units allows secondary operations to be performed on the same machine. Assembly and pressing is...

Particle size analyzer: Malvern Instruments.(information about Malvern Insitec D)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... The new Malvern Insitec D is a fully integrated on-line particle size measurement solution designed for use in environments that have the potential for dust explosions. Underpinned by Malvern's long-established Insitec particle-sizing...

Gear pumps: Micropump.(Micropump introduces precise flow rate control )(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... This company's micro annular gear pumps offer precise flow rate control for outstanding performance in a variety of applications. Offered in Low-Pressure (Series ML) or High-Performance (Series MH) configurations, these compact, versatile pumps...

Dispensing Needles: Ok International.(product information of medical equipment)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Double Herix TT--Series Dispensing Needles are designed with double he[ix threads to provide secure connection to industrial syringes and dispense valves. The needles are engineered for precise, consistent dispensing of medium- to...

Expansion joints: WahlcoMetroflex.(WahlcoMetroflex introduces industrial equipments)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... This company now offers technologically advanced, non-metallic expansion joints for smelters, refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical plants, waste heat recover and cogeneration facilities. The expansion joints handle extreme heat...

Market report: Alexander Watson Associates.(evaluation of Adhesives and sealants industry)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... European Specialty Tape Market: Supply Side Analysis and Demand Side Assessment is an end-user market report and industry study that provides a comprehensive assessment of the European tape market, analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the...

Technical specification: American Architectural Manufacturers Association.(product information of sealants)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... AAMA 800-05, a technical specification covering performance and test methods for sealants, has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). The revamped 25-page document, first published in 1992 and titled...

Ask Dr. Dave.(interview)(Interview)
August 1, 2006... QUESTION: We need some seals and gaskets for handling caustic solutions in our plant. What would you recommend? ANSWER: Several elastomers have been used for this type of application, including EPDM and hydrogenated nitrile (HNBR). However,...