Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from December 2003

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from December 2003

Doing business in China.(Editor's Memo)(Editorial)
December 1, 2003... The virtual seminar "China 101: Fundamentals for Building Your Business in China Virtual Seminar Series," sponsored by TAPPI, took place October 22 and was very informative. Industry experts Hank McKenney of DSM Elastomers and Robert Wei Han of...

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2003... DECEMBER 2003 9-11 Label Expo China; Labels Group; Intex Exhibition Centre; Shanghai; www.labelexpo-china.com JANUARY 2004 19-22 Informex '04; Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association; Sands Expo/Venetian Hotel; Las...

Westech Aerosol wins environmental leadership award.(Applause)
December 1, 2003... Westech Aerosol Corp., Seattle, has been presented with the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers' (AWFS) coveted Sequoia Award for leadership in environmental innovation. This award was established to honor the development of...

Adhesives Research Inc.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Adhesives Research Inc. has announced the beginning of construction on a new 15,000 sq. ft. facility for the production of dissolvable films at its corporate headquarters in Glen Rock, PA. The new facility will be a stand-alone building...

Avery Dennison Corp., Pasadena, Ca, has completed the sale of its package label converting business in Europe to CCL Industries Inc., a label and packing solutions company based in Toronto.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Avery Dennison Corp., Pasadena, CA, has completed the sale of its package label converting business in Europe to CCL Industries Inc., a label and packaging solutions company based in Toronto. The transaction involves the sale of two...

Akzo Nobel.(Company News)(Ink and Adhesive Resins)
December 1, 2003... Akzo Nobel will form a new unit, Ink & Adhesive Resins, by merging the businesses Printing Ink Resins and Pine Specialties, with a combined total of 550 employees. The merger will go into effect on January 1, 2004. The new sub business unit...

Chemir Analytical Services.(Company News)(Lycoming Analytical Laboratories)(Chemir Pharma Services)
December 1, 2003... Chemir Analytical Services, Maryland Heights, MO, has announced the acquisition of Lycoming Analytical Laboratories in central Pennsylvania, as well as the establishment of its newest division, Chemir Pharma Services. Chemir Pharma plans to...

Degussa Corp.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Degussa Corp., Parsippany, NJ, has opened a new technical service lab at its Americana facility 150 kilometers northwest of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The fully equipped and functioning lab is dedicated to serving colorants customers in the Mercosur...

Dovechemcentral, Chicago, has announced the acquisition of MSK, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals in Indonesia.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Dovechemcentral, Chicago, has announced the acquisition of MSK, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals in Indonesia. The new operation, located in Jakarta, will be named PT Dovechemcentral Indonesia.

DuPont Textiles & Interiors.(Company News)(INVISTA)
December 1, 2003... DuPont Textiles & Interiors, Wilmington, DE, a wholly owned subsidiary of DuPont, has announced that it will be called INVISTA effective immediately. The name change represents the company's next step toward separating from its parent company...

Eastman Chemical Co.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, TN, will eliminate 600 administrative jobs through layoffs and attrition over the next several months. Although the reductions will be throughout the company's 15,800-employee global work force, many are...

Flint Ink.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Flint Ink, Ann Arbor, MI, announced the launch of a separate business unit called PRECISIA, LLC. The new subsidiary will be responsible for building the company's radio frequency identification (RFID) business in addition to other printed...

The Henkel Group, Dusseldorf, Germany, has acquired the entire adhesives and construction materials business of the DESC Group, Mexico City.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... The Henkel Group, Dusseldorf, Germany, has acquired the entire adhesives and construction materials business of the DESC Group, Mexico City. This business, which employs over 900 people, generated total sales of 85.9 million euros in fiscal...

The Lubrizol Corp.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... The Lubrizol Corp., Wickliffe, OH, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Lubrizol employs approximately 5,200 people working in 34 manufacturing plants, and over 50 sales and technical offices serving every continent.

The Mauser Group.(Company News)(MAUSER USA Inc.)
December 1, 2003... The Mauser Group, Bruhl, Germany, has acquired the assets of Hoover's Industrial Packaging business previously known as Mauser-Hoover Packaging LLC. The new company, MAUSER USA Inc., is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, with production...

Michelman Inc.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Michelman Inc., Cincinnati, has named Chemcolour Industries (NZ) Ltd., Auckland, as exclusive agent for New Zealand. Chemcolour supplies raw materials and fine chemical products across a wide range of industries, including coatings, printing...

Moyno Inc.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Moyno Inc., Springfield, OH, has expanded its Trial Pump Program to include two new pump models, the Moyno[R] 2000 HS System for high solids handling applications, and the PowerFlow[TM] pump for highly viscous, abrasive or corrosive...

Ask the expert.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Q My company is concerned about the environment. What surfactants are available that offer biodegradability and performance? Air Products is committed to green chemistry and offers a number of unique, high-performance additives...

The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) has announced a call for papers for its 2004 Spring Convention and Exposition, scheduled for April 18-21, 2004, in Cleveland.(Call For Papers)
December 1, 2003... The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) has announced a call for papers for its 2004 Spring Convention and Exposition, scheduled for April 18-21, 2004, in Cleveland. The deadline for submission of abstracts is Friday, January 16, 2004. ...

The Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry (API) has issued a call for papers and posters to be presented at Polyurethanes Conference 2004.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... The Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry (API) has issued a call for papers and posters to be presented at Polyurethanes Conference 2004, scheduled for Oct. 18-20, 2004, in Las Vegas. Papers and posters may address breakthrough...

National Starch and Chemical.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... National Starch and Chemical, Bridgewater, NJ, parent company of the Vinamul Polymers Group, has been granted a patent by the United States Patent Office for its application method for aqueous polymer dispersion to a substrate. In essence, this...

Parker Fluid Control Division.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Parker Fluid Control Division, New Britain, CT, has announced that a number of its coils designed for the European market have been certified under the new ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. The directive defines technical standards for products intended...

Rohm and Haas Co.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Rohm and Haas Co., Philadelphia, has announced it will commercialize its Tymor extrudable tie resin adhesives in Europe and market them directly through its European sales force effective Jan. 1. A distribution contract through an independent...

Ross Engineering.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... Ross Engineering, Savannah, GA, an affiliate of Charles Ross and Son Co., has announced that it is offering extensive custom vessel fabrication capabilities. The company manufactures standard and custom vessels to over 70,000 gal. in carbon...

TricorBraun.(Company News)
December 1, 2003... TricorBraun, one of the largest suppliers of glass and plastic containers, closures, dispensers, and tubes in North America, has moved its corporate offices to a newly completed, 25,000 sq. ft. building at 10330 Old Olive Street Road, St....

Price adjustments.(Directory)
December 1, 2003... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS Company Product Dow Chemical Co., Acetone and phenol Midland, MI Dow Chemical Co., Ethyleneamines (North Midland, MI America) Dow Chemical Co., Select P-Series and...

Wacker Silicones.(People)(appointed Scott Borst)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Scott Borst has been appointed business team leader for the Buildings and Coatings division of Wacker Silicones, Adrian, MI. In his new capacity, Borst is responsible for directing North American sales, marketing, supply chain and technology...

Chemidex Inc.(People)(appointed Jim Dodd)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Jim Dodd has been named president and chief operating officer of Chemidex Inc., Lenexa, KS. Dodd was president and CEO of NIC Inc., an Internet Services company serving file government sector from 1999 to 2002.

Aquabond Technologies.(People)
December 1, 2003... Edwin L. Harper has joined Aquabond Technologies, Camarillo, CA, as an investor and board member. Harper has over 30 years of experience in the high-tech field, and has served as president and CEO of several companies, including Colorado Memory...

Nordson Corp.(People)(named Peter Lambert vice president)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Nordson Corp., Duluth, GA, has named Peter Lambert vice president, Packaging and Product Assembly Operations. Lambert's new responsibilities will include engineering, marketing and communications activities.

Degussa Corp.(People)
December 1, 2003... Degussa Corp., Parsippany, NJ, has named Kenneth Lee technical director of its Advanced Fillers and Pigments business unit's Akron Technical Center. Lee is responsible for overseeing the technical marketing activities for all products...

Terry May, head of the Fastener Division of ProWest Marketing Inc., Vancouver, WA, will lead ProWest's sales effort as authorized manufacturer's representative for distributor sales covering Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska, for Nylok Corp., Macomb, MI.(People)
December 1, 2003... Terry May, head of the Fastener Division of ProWest Marketing Inc., Vancouver, WA, will lead ProWest's sales effort as authorized manufacturer's representative for distributor sales covering Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska, for Nylok...

TruSeal Technologies Inc.(People)
December 1, 2003... Lori Postak, a polymer chemist for TruSeal Technologies Inc., Beachwood, OH, was recently promoted to associate director of Research and Development. In her new position, Postak will be responsible for product support, project portfolio...

Rohm and Haas Co.(People)
December 1, 2003... Rohm and Haas Co., Philadelphia, has appointed Barry Snyder North American region business manager, Transportation Adhesives. Snyder joined the company in 1990 as a research scientist. He will be based at the company's Midwest Technical Center...

Dow Automotive.(People)
December 1, 2003... Jeff Tate has been named vice president, Finance, of Dow Automotive, Auburn Hills, MI. In this role, Tate will be responsible for leading the company's finance function and will also be accountable for all financial planning, reporting and...

Peter Vanacker, current head of the Polymer Solutions marketing division of Bayer Polymers Americas, Leverkusen, Germany, has been appointed to the executive committee of the future Bayer Polymers subgroup.(People)
December 1, 2003... Peter Vanacker, current head of the Polymer Solutions marketing division of Bayer Polymers Americas, Leverkusen, Germany, has been appointed to the executive committee of the future Bayer Polymers subgroup. He will take over as head of the...

The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc..(People)
December 1, 2003... Robert Willis has joined The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc., Bethesda, MD, as senior manager of Educational Programming. Willis' former trade association experience includes World Congress Director for the Intelligent Transportation Society...

Greif Inc.(People)
December 1, 2003... Robert S. Zimmerman has been named vice president and treasurer of Greif Inc., Delaware, OH. In this position, he is responsible for all global treasury activities for the company's businesses in over 40 countries.

Polyurethane materials consumption holds steady.(Market Trends)
December 1, 2003... The 2002 End Use Market Survey of the Polyurethanes Industry in the United States, Canada and Mexico indicates that the polyurethanes industry experienced a decline of approximately 1.37% between 2000 and 2002. Growth was highest in Canada,...

Expansion strengthens silicone materials supplier.(Focus On)(NuSil Technology)
December 1, 2003... NuSil Technology, a leading formulator and manufacturer of silicone compounds for healthcare, aerospace and photonics, recently announced the expansion and modernization of its R&D and production development departments. This...

Ask Dr. Dave.
December 1, 2003... Do you have an adhesives-related question? Send it to Dr. David Dunn, a technical consultant. His broad knowledge of the industry has helped hundreds of people. He may just have the answer you're looking for to help your business. Dr. Dave's...

Company ensures performance of wireless endoscopy system.(Case Study)
December 1, 2003... The Given[R] Diagnostic System, a wireless endoscopy system manufactured by Given Imaging, has revolutionized the diagnostic process for cancers and other disorders of the small intestine. Rather than relying upon invasive diagnostic equipment,...

Soy-based adhesives benefit environment as much as industry.(Advancing Adhesives)
December 1, 2003... With environmental concerns knocking at the door, the wood adhesive industry can take heart in two soy-based adhesive products that offer environmental benefits. By using soy as an alternative adhesive, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are...

Fast-Crystallizing polymers.(Raw Materials)
December 1, 2003... BAYER POLYMERS This company's fast-crystallizing polymer, Desmophen[R] XP 2527, was developed with the aim of achieving significant increases in productivity. Its high rate of crystallization above 50[degrees]C allows for the formulation...

Rosin ester tackifier dispersion.(Raw Materials)(Georgia-Pacific Resins Inc.)
December 1, 2003... GEORGIA-PACIFIC RESINS INC. NovaRes[R] AQ 1146 is a rosin ester tackifier dispersion for use in pressure-sensitive waterborne adhesive formulations. Additional applications include contact adhesives, sealants and mastics. This product is...

Polymerized rosin.(Raw Materials)(Arizona Chemical Co.)
December 1, 2003... ARIZONA CHEMICAL SYLVAROS[R] PR 140 Resin is a high softening point polymerized rosin. The combination of low molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution make this product compatible with a range of elastomers while the...

Tri-functional monomer.(Raw Materials)(Sartomer Company Inc.)
December 1, 2003... SARTOMER CO. TAIC (tri allyl isocyanurate) specialty coagent (product code SR533) is a tri-functional monomer that helps compounders ensure the superior physical and aesthetic properties of finished rubber goods by maintaining a high...

Two-component primer.(Raw Materials)(from Tack-service)
December 1, 2003... TACK-SERVICE TACK WB 3400 is a two-component, non UV-curing primer for evasoles and EPDDM-midsoles. This product works without bondprimer and contains some solvent to improve adhesion. Features include a one-year shelf life, viscosity of...

Ask the expert.(Raw Materials)("molecular" defoamer)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Q Recently I've seen references to a "molecular" defoamer. Is this type of defoamer really any different than conventional defoamers? A Yes, Molecular defoamers are surface-active agents that break foam at the molecular level rather than...

Epoxy resin system.(Formulated Adhesives)(Master Bond Inc.)
December 1, 2003... MASTER BOND INC. Master Bond EP51FL is a new two-component, highly flexible epoxy resin system developed for high-performance bonding. This product has a 1:1 mix ratio, weight or volume. It cures rapidly at room temperature and has a setup...

Aerospace seal caps.(Formulated Adhesives)(from PPG AEROSPACE)
December 1, 2003... PPG AEROSPACE--PRC-OESOTO This company has developed an aerospace sealant packaging that enables aircraft manufacturers to reduce the time for sealing fasteners by as much as 50% during aircraft production. PRC seaI caps are molded from...

Fire rated caulk.(Formulated Adhesives)(Jaco Manufacturing Co.)
December 1, 2003... JACO MANUFACTURING INC. JACO FLAMESEAL[TM] is a firestopping sealant that can be used in most fire-rated systems encountered on a project. This product is non-slumping, will bond to most materials, and is designed to expand and help seal...

Hard coating.(Formulated Adhesive)(Industrial Polymers Ltd.)
December 1, 2003... INDUSTRIAL POLYMERS INC. StyroSpray[R] 715 is a simple-to-apply hard coating for various types of rigid foam. It is a premix coating, which can be hand-brushed, rolled or sprayed with ordinary painting equipment. It provides a strong,...

Liquid flux.(Formulated Ahesives; Henkel Loctite Corp.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... HENKEL LOCTITE CORP. No-clean, resin free and halide free, Multicore MF200 is a compatible liquid flux that has been optimized for high yields at typical lead-free wave soldering temperatures. It is suitable for Sn/Pb type processes and...

Silicone Elastomer.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... TRANSENE CO. This company manufactures SSE Self-Catalyzed Silicone Elastomer, an elastomer designed to stabilize semiconductor junctions and surfaces, and for environmental protection of electronic components such as diodes, transistors,...

Stainless steel putty.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... COTRONICS CORP. Durabond[TM] 7032 is a one-component, stainless steel putty that fills, bonds, repairs and protects up to 2,000[degrees]F. 7032 cures at room temperature to form a machinable composite with excellent chemical, corrosion and...

Double Planetary Mixer.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... CHARLES ROSS & SON CO. This company has announced a new design modification covering its 1/2-pint, 1-pint and 1-quart Laboratory Double Planetary Mixers (DPM). The new model is completely enclosed with all components shrouded for safety...

Hot melt glue gun.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... PAM FASTENING The Series 400 glue gun provides sound reliability and multiple options that make it ideal for multitasking applications. Features include an extremely fast heatup time with a high melt rate for higher output applications....

Motionless mixer shrouds.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... CONPROTEC INC. This company's line of high-quality aluminum shrouds is designed to provide extra support and protection to the housing of static mixers used on all meter mix machines. Strongly recommended for high-pressure dispensing, the...

Twin-pack cartridge dispenser.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... I&J FISNAR INC. The I&J 123-D50 is designed to eliminate the problems of working with 50ml cartridges when accurate and repeatable dispense cycling is required. The system includes a stepping motor drive coupled by a Hydro-Link [R] to a...

Anti-Splash Funnels.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... Basco The new Anti-Splash Funnel features a unique anti-splash ring to prevent spilling and splashing. Wide mouths offer a wide "target" to eliminate overspills and keep drum heads clean. Corrosion-proof polyethylene plastic can be used...

Curing platform.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... EXPO The OmniCure Series 1000 system is a UV / visible spot curing platform that contains many features previously found only in higher-priced curing systems. It includes a 100-watt bulb with 2000 hours of lamp life; a manual iris that can...

Metering rods.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... INDUSTRY TECH This company offers a line of Tri-Wire Metering Rods designed for applications that require ultra-heavyweight adhesive coatings up to 56 mils (.056") thick. Examples include production of building materials, films, and...

Meter/mix system.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... SEALANT EQUIPMENT AND ENGINEERING INC. The servo-driven MicroMeter[TM] III meter/mix system dispenses precision beads of mixed, two-component reactive resins (silicone, epoxy, etc.) in volumes from .02 to 33 ccs depending upon the ratio....

Automated inspection machine.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... CINCINNATI AUTOMATION LTD. This company has introduced new automated inspection machines designed for precision measuring and gauging parts. The complete turnkey machines include one of Cincinnati's high-performance EZVision[TM] machine...

Rheological test system.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... ANTON PAAR USA The new Physica Polymer Discovery System (PDS) is a complete rheological test system configured specifically for testing plastics and polymers. Built around an MCR 500 research grade rheometer configured with a forced gas...

Power Seals.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... MOYNO INC. The precision-manufactured Power Seal features 316 SS construction, Viton O-rings and hard silicon carbide faces, with optional tungsten carbide faces and alternative elastomer O-rings such as Nitrile, EPDM or Kalrez. A key...

Temperature indicating sensor paper.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... SENSOR PRODUCTS INC. Thermex[R] is a temperature indicating sensor paper that reveals temperature distribution between any two heated contacting surfaces. This product is a valuable aid in R&D and QC/QA for assessing heat distribution...

Scalable automation platform.(Equipment)
December 1, 2003... UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS The new Polaris Jr. scalable automation platform offers final assembly automation for a number of single processes ranging from dispensing and screwdriving to pick-and-place. Universal's platform concept has been...

Adhesives and dispensing equipment.(Resources)
December 1, 2003... HENKEL LOCTITE CORP. New literature provides an overview of this company's expanded line of Loctite[R] Hysol[R] hot-melt adhesives and dispensing equipment. The 16-page brochure outlines technical and performance properties for 23...

Rheology software.(Resources)
December 1, 2003... BOHLIN INSTRUMENTS This company has introduced a version of software for its rotational rheometers that expands testing capabilities while retaining a simple user interface. In the viscometry and oscillation modes, a customized table...

Specialty chemicals.(Resources)
December 1, 2003... SARTOMER CO. This company has announced the availability of a four-page brochure detailing the use of the company's specialty chemicals in high-performance pressure-sensitive adhesives, laminating adhesives, hot-melt/reactive hot-melt...

SSV mixers.(Resources)
December 1, 2003... LIGHTNIN The new Stainless Sanitary Vertical (SSV) Mixers brochure is now available from Lightnin. A member of Lightnin's SanStar[TM] series of mixers, SSV mixers feature 300 series stainless steel construction and operate on a minimum...

Association listings.(2004 Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
December 1, 2003... The Adhesion Society, Inc. 2 Davidson Hall-0212 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-7257 Fax: (540) 231-3971 adhesoc@vt.edu www.adhesionsociety.org The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., Ste....

ASC member companies.(2004 Buyer's Guide)(Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc.)(Directory)
December 1, 2003... Founded in 1958, The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. is a nonprofit North American-based trade association representing the adhesive and sealant industry. Bound by the belief in the value of the collective efforts of its members, the ASC...

PSTC member companies.(2004 Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
December 1, 2003... The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council is the only trade association representing the common interests of North American pressure sensitive tape manufacturers. The Council celebrates 50 years in 2003, working to: increase global understanding of...

Product listings. (A. Additives And Chemical Specialties-D. Pigments And Dyes, Dry.(Dispersions And Extenders)
December 1, 2003... ACCELERATING AND VULCANIZING AGENTS ABRASIVES Electro Abrasives Corp. DITHIOCARBAMATES Akrochem Corp. Bayer Polymers, Rubber Division R.E. Carroll, Inc. Flexsys America L.P. RIT-Chem Co., Inc. Technical Industries R.T....

Product listings.(E. Solvents-H. Services)
December 1, 2003... ACETATES Ashland Distribution Company, Chemicals Eastman Chemical Company, Adhesives & Polymers ACETONE Ashland Distribution Company, Chemicals The Dow Chemical Co., Epoxy Products & Intermediates Dow Chemical Company Eastman...

Supplier listings.(Directory)
December 1, 2003... A. Foeth BV Harselaarseweg 23 3771 MA Barneveld, Netherlands 0031-342415551 Fax: 0031-342417845 info@foeth.com www.foeth.nl G. Oonk Sale and purchase of used process equipment, kneaders, mixers, mills,...

Distributor listings.(Directory)
December 1, 2003... ALABAMA Precision IBC, Inc. P.O. Box 1171 Fairhope, AL 36533 (251) 990-6789; (800) 544-7069 Fax: (251) 990-6787 customerservice@precisionibc.com www.precisionibc.com Anthony Beard, Pres.; Scott Williams,...