Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from December 2005

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from December 2005

Preparing for an emergency.(hurricanes or avian flu)(Editorial)
December 1, 2005... As I write this, chemical companies throughout the Gulf Coast are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Wilma has left more than 3.2 million homes and businesses without power around Florida. As we gear up for flu...

Advanced Aromatics L.P.(naphthalene unit expanded)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... ADVANCED AROMATICS L.P., Houston, the leading producer of high-purity naphthalene and derivatives in the United States, has announced the expansion of its Baytown plant in order to increase the capacity of its naphthalene unit. The expansion,...

Air Products.(Proviron Fine Chemicals NV, Air Products and Chemicals Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... AIR PRODUCTS, Lehigh Valley, PA, has announced the sale of its sodium vinyl sulfonate (SVS) North American distribution activities to Proviron Fine Chemicals NV of Ostend, Belgium. Air Products' decision to exit the SVS business was related to...

Daikin America Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... DAIKIN AMERICA INC. has announced plans to make a significant ethylene-perfluoroeth ylenepropene copolymer (EFEP) capacity expansion at its Decatur, kL, production facility. Engineering for the new unit has begun, and construction will be...

Degussa AG.(COMPANY NEWS)
December 1, 2005... DEGUSSA AG's Coatings & Colorants Business Unit has announced that construction of two new production plants in China for colorants and polyesters is on schedule. The first colorants and coating and adhesive polyesters from the multi-user site...

Dowd & Guild Inc.(Solutia Inc. gives contract)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Solutia, St. Louis, has appointed DOWD & GUILD INC. of San Ramon, CA, as its newly authorized distributor for Butvar[R] polyvinyl butyral resins and waterborne dispersions in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Dowd & Guild will locally stock...

Sauereisen Inc.(appoints Lake Barrett)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Sauereisen Inc., Pittsburgh, has announced the hiring of LAKE BARRETT as its new sales manager. Barrett comes to Sauereisen with extensive sales-management experience, and has achieved great success selling and servicing protective coatings and...

Novagard Solutions.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2005... GEORGE L. BUZZY has been named president of Novagard Solutions, Cleveland, OH, a leader in the customized manufacturing of advanced silicone-based sealants, adhesives, lubricants, PVC foam sealing and sound-deadening materials. Buzzy brings...

IPC seeks 2005 Hall of Famer; opens nominations for president's, committee and special recognition awards.
December 1, 2005... IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries[R] is currently accepting nominations for the awards program taking place at IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX and the Designers Summit 2006 in Anaheim. CA. Nominations must include the name...

Dow presented with first-ever Polyurethane Innovation Award.(Dow Chemical Co.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry (API) has presented The Dow Chemical Co. with the first ever Polyurethane Innovation Award. Dow Chemical was recognized for its unique use of polyurethane in Great Stuff[TM], an insulating foam...

CARON Products & Services Inc.(appoints Steve Keiser, Dave Figel)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... CARON Products & Services Inc., Marietta, OH, has announced the appointment of STEVE KEISER as chairman of the company's Board of Directors. Keiser is also the vice president and COO of Marietta-based Christy & Associates Inc. In addition, DAVE...

Materia founder & scientific advisor share 2005 Nobel Prize in chemistry.(Robert H. Grubbs, Richard R. Schrock )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Materia Inc. has announced that its scientific founder, Prof. Robert H. Grubbs of the California Institute of Technology, and scientific advisor, Prof. Richard R. Schrock of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, were awarded this year's...

Forest Products Society.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2005... The executive board of Forest Products Society, Madison, WI, has named CAROL LEWIS as its new executive vice president. Lewis, who will replace Arthur Brauner on Jan. 1, 2006, brings with her more than 15 years of experience in the fields of...

Sartomer Co.(Sartomer Company Inc. expands and appoints)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Sartomer Co., Exton, PA, has announced the expansion of its operations in the Asia/Pacific region with the formation of the Sartomer Asia division and the appointment of the new division's general manager. DAVID LONG, the company's former vice...

Rohm and Haas Co.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2005... Rohm and Haas Co., Philadelphia, has appointed CHERYL MARTIN to the position of North American Region general manager for Adhesives and Sealants. Martin will assume the former duties of Mark Douglas, who was recently voted vice president and...

Jane Palmieri.(named in 100 leading women)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... JANE PALMIERI, vice president of Body Engineered Systems of Dow Automotive, Auburn Hills, MI, has been named to the Automotive News list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. Palmieri joined Dow Automotive in 1995 as an...

Dow Automotive.(Dow Automotive Materials Div. appoints)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... JERRY PRITCHETT has been named business director of Plastics and Fluids for Dow Automotive, Auburn Hills, MI. In addition to assuming responsibility for development and implementation of global strategy and profitability, Pritchett will also be...

Forbo.(Forbo Adhesives appoints Jorg Riboni)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Forbo, Eglisau, Switzerland, has announced the appointment of JORG RIBONI to the position of chief financial officer for the company, effective in the first half of 2006. Riboni succeeds Gerold A. Zenger, who will become the deputy and CEO of...

Palmer Holland Inc.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2005... Palmer Holland Inc., North Olmstead, OH, has announced the appointments of MARK RIEMANN to the position of vice president of Sales, DAVE LEISER to vice president of Metalworking and RUSS BACHMAN to the position of Sales manager.

Malvern Instruments.(appoints Oliver Schmitt)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Malvern Instruments has announced that OLIVER SCHMITT will move from Malvern Instruments GmbH in Germany to the company's headquarters in the United Kingdom to assume the role of business line manager, Process Systems. Working as Malvern's...

Price adjustments.(of adhesives and chemicals)
December 1, 2005... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT Air Products Airthan[R] and Versathane[R] Lehigh Valley, PA polyurethane prepolymers Air Products, Dabco[R] and Polyca[R] amine...

Henkel.(Henkel Adhesives Corp. promotes)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Henkel has promoted GARY SHI to the position of technical manager for the research and development of Liquid Epoxy products. In his new position at the electronics group of Henkel, Shi will assume direct responsibility for the product...

Maroon Inc.(appoints)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Maroon Inc., Avon, OH, has announced the appointment of KEITH STRICKER as account manager, Eastern Michigan. Stricker, founder of Stricker Paint, as well as a supplier of raw materials, brings over 27 years of experience in the specialty...

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2005... DECEMBER 2005 1-2 European Coatings Conference; Vincentz Network; Hotel Holiday Inn, Berlin--Esplanade; Berlin. Germany; www.coatings.de/events/ecc23.cfm 5 "Ensuring RoHS Compliance Through Materials ...

ASC launches new website.(Adhesive and Sealant Council)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... In mid-September, ASC unveiled its newly-redesigned website. The previous website had been online for almost a decade and it was nine to update the face of ASC and increase value to the membership. ASC has included new opportunities for brand...

Strong convention program draws over 300 industry leaders to Louisville.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The Fall Convention and Expo was held in October in Louisville, KY where energy and enthusiasm among attendees was at an all-time high. The Expo was moved to Monday to encourage increased attendance--which it did as the packed aisles proved....

Best Paper Award recipients honored.( best technical and business papers awarded)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Best Paper Awards were presented to the authors of the best technical and business papers at the Fall Convention in Louisville. John Lowry, Partner, The Chemark Consulting Group, won for best business paper with "Globalization--The Tail Gets...

ASC announces 2006 Spring Convention call for speakers.
December 1, 2005... ASC is looking for dynamic speakers to share their experience and skills with industry peers. The Spring Convention will feature three distinct tracks: manufacturing/operations, technical and business. A list of suggested presentation topics...

2006 spring expo prospectus available online.
December 1, 2005... Exhibiting at ASC Expo opens the door to new revenue. ASC Expo attracts new buyers with purchasing authority, buyers looking for new products and services, and buyers looking to solve critical issues. Exhibiting on April 3 will get you in front...

End-user events.(Adhesive and Sealant Council)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... ASC continues to research new speaking opportunities for adhesive and sealant companies to educate audiences of end-users on the importance and value of adhesives and sealants. ASC is currently seeking speakers from the membership for Assembly...

Global Business Webinar Series.(Adhesive and Sealant Council)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... This summer, ASC co-sponsored a four-part series of business-oriented web seminars in partnership with Adhesives & Sealants Industry (ASD magazine entitled "Global Business Series." The management-tier series provided attendees with...

PSA Short Course.
December 1, 2005... ASC's PSA Short Course will be held April 2-3, 2006, in conjunction with its Spring Convention at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside in Norfolk, VA. The course will feature a comprehensive overview of PSA testing and characterization, formulation...

Introduction to liquid adhesives and sealants: laboratory technician test training workshop.(Chemsultants International Network, Adhesive and Sealant Council)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... ASC is continuing its partnership with Chemsultants International Network in 2006 to offer an updated technical educational training program designed for quality assurance, quality control, research and development lab technicians, and other...

Global market report.
December 1, 2005... ASC has re-commissioned DPNA International to develop its 2005-07 North American Market Study with Global Review, which will be available in March 2006. As was done in the last report, additional market data will be provided for the U.S. The...

Maryland DEP proposes chemical facilities document security analysis.(Maryland Department of the Environment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has proposed regulations that would require chemical facilities to analyze and document security gaps and likely consequences of a successful attack on their plants and implement security...

Calendar of events.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
December 1, 2005... 2006 Spring Convention and Expo April 2-5, 2006 Norfolk Marriott Waterside Norfolk, VA Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Short Course April 2-3, 2006 at ASC 2006 Spring Convention Norfolk, VA 2006 Fall Convention...

Smart sealant: FDA approves sealant to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leaks after brain surgery.(Food and Drug Administration )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new product to protect against leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) after brain surgery. The DuraSeal Dural Sealant System is used in dura mater surgery and is applied over sutures to...

Adhesion promoters and silanes: Chartwell International Inc.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The discovery of performance synergies between selected metal organic adhesion promoters and silanes has led to the development of three high-performance super adhesion promoter blends useful for enhancing bonding to metals, concrete, wood, and...

Prepolymer: GE Advanced Materials.
December 1, 2005... [SPUR.sup.+] Y-15735 LM prepolymer is the low-modulus member of this company's new family of next-generation silylated polyurethane resins for adhesives, sealants and coatings applications. SPUR* prepolymers offer exceptional adhesion to a...

Floor-finish polymer: Interpolymer Corp.
December 1, 2005... This company has announced the introduction of a new polymer for high-solids durable floor finishes with superior scuff and scratch resistance. When properly formulated, Megatran[R]233 produces very durable floor finish formulations that...

Acrylic adhesive tape: Adchem Corp.
December 1, 2005... The new 353M Double-Coated Acrylic Adhesive Tape System combines quick-stick properties similar to rubber-based systems with the temperature performance of an acrylic adhesive system. 353M is engineered for numerous substrate-bonding...

Die-attach adhesive: Advanced Applied Adhesives.
December 1, 2005... New Self-Filleting[TM] AAA 1002A die-attach adhesive exhibits capillary flow during a programmed temperature ramp-up and achieves 100% area coverage under die without producing a bulky fillet that can overflow onto the top of thin die before...

Electrically conductive adhesive: Aremco Products Inc.
December 1, 2005... Aremco-Bond[TM] 556 is a new silver-filled, high-temperature, electrically and thermally conductive adhesive used to produce electronic and high-vacuum components for applications to 340[degrees]F. This product mixes easily in a 1:1 ratio by...

Phototool film: Intelicoat.
December 1, 2005... This company is now shipping its new highly stable and extremely low-haze Duratool[R] Eclipse[TM] Micro Matte line of diazo phototool films. Designed for use by PCB and microelectronics manufacturers, Micro Matte film brings together the best...

Polyester films: Scapa North America.
December 1, 2005... Scapa 572 and 573 are two highly conformable polyester films single-coated with a silicone adhesive for aerospace and industrial surface protection applications. Formulated to resist high temperatures and remove easily from a range of...

Ask the expert.
December 1, 2005... Q The usage of vinyl acetate-ethylene emulsions is at an all time high and growing. Any future supply issues? A Airflex[R] vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) polymer emulsions demand has grown rapidly in many adhesive applications. They offer a...

Epoxy staking compound: Tra-Con Inc.
December 1, 2005... TRA-BOND 2112 is a two-part rigid epoxy-staking compound recommended for critical electronic, aerospace and industrial bonding. laminating, and reinforcing applications. This highly thixotropic system has a wide operating temperature range with...

Flashing tapes: Tyco Adhesives.
December 1, 2005... This company's Nashua series of flashing tapes includes SBS asphalt, modified butyl and premium butyl rubber adhesives coated onto tear-resistant facers. Nashua General Purpose (GP) B25 uses a polyolefin film coated with a proven SBS asphalt...

Coating system: Aremco Products Inc.
December 1, 2005... Corr-Paint[TM] CP4080 is a single-part, silicone-based coating system formulated to protect large aluminum and steel structures used in demanding industrial applications to 1100[degrees]F (593[degrees]C). CP4080 demonstrates excellent adhesion...

Level sensor: Ashby Cross.
December 1, 2005... Ashby Cross has announced the introduction of a non-contact level sensor for use with closed or covered non-metallic containers. The adjustable sensor provides indication of a low level in a reservoir that eliminates the risk of running dry....

Sanitary ribbon blender: Charles Ross & Son Co.
December 1, 2005... This company has announced the introduction of a new line of sanitary ribbon blenders designed for vacuum operation. The sanitary blenders are all manufactured in type 316 stainless steel and are polished to enable easy cleaning between...

Dispensing gun: DTIC.
December 1, 2005... The E-mix[R]Hi Dispenser is a portable, battery-powered, motorized hand gun that dispenses 50 ml dual cartridges of epoxy without repetitive squeezing and material waste. Ideal for insert potting on flame-retardant, lightweight honeycomb...

Dispensing system: Dispense Works Inc.
December 1, 2005... The Dispense Works RP Robot is available with a completely integrated RTV silicone dispensing system. A standard piggyback caulk tube holder now allows users to place the tube inside and twist the endcap to lock and pressurize the system. The...

IML pails: IPL.
December 1, 2005... This company has announced the introduction of its first Shure-Lock Commercial Series pails with In-Mold Labeling (IML) in North America. Offering full photographic quality and superior image resolution (up to 175 LPI), IML presents the finest...

Manual pail pump: I&J Fisnar.
December 1, 2005... The model 560092B manual pail pump is an inexpensive solution to extracting bulk viscous materials like grease and paste from 5 gal (19 liter) straight-walled pails. The pump makes it easy to bottom-fill 2.5, 6, 8 or 12 oz. cartridges and 3cc...

Dispensing valve: Liquid Control.
December 1, 2005... The new 1053 Micro Melt precision valve utilizes proven rod displacement meting technology, providing extreme flow rate repeatability and accuracy from part to part. Depending on metering rod selection, the valve is capable of dispensing...

Metering pump: Moyno.
December 1, 2005... The Moyno[R] Metering Pump was designed for economical and efficient performance when metering low-flow liquids in a range of processing applications, including dosing, sampling, and metering. The progressing cavity design of the metering pump...

Viscosity control system: Norcross Corp.
December 1, 2005... The Norcross VISC6000 Viscosity Control System is a PLC-based process control system that operates viscosity sensors and can monitor and control up to 10 stations through an intuitive touch-screen interface. Featuring trend plot software, this...

Adhesive melters: Nordson Corp.
December 1, 2005... New ProBlue 15-, 30- and 50-liter adhesive melters deliver enhanced flexibility, reliability, durability, and performance to high-speed and high-volume packaging applications, including beverage, sift proof, tray forming and wraparound case...

Meter system: Sealant Equipment & Engineering.
December 1, 2005... The new Servo-Flo[R] I05 Variable-Ratio Meter System is ideal for automated, robotic or manual dispensing applications. This dual-servomotor dispensing system allows variable dispense rates and easy adjustment of material ratios without costly...

Website: Aqua Mix.(new website launched)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... This company has announced the launch of its new website, which provides simple, effective solutions for the care and protection of stone, tile, and grout surfaces. The website is designed to be a more user-friendly resource than its...

How-to career guide: Gibbs Smith.
December 1, 2005... How to Get from Cubicle to Corner Office by Joel Weiss helps readers blaze a trail to success by offering 28 simple steps for climbing the corporate ladder. Organized into two parts--"Professional Practices to Get You Noticed" and "Personal...

Dispensing robot catalog: I&J Fisnar Inc.
December 1, 2005... This company has announced the publication of Dispensing Robots for All Applications, the latest in a series of specialized catalogs featuring the dispensing equipment and accessories available from the company. The range of robots available...

Appliance sell sheet: MACtac.
December 1, 2005... To educate converters and OEMs on the advantages of using pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes in appliance construction, this company has issued a new appliance sell sheet. The brochure offers readers illustrated diagrams of MACtac's...

Gum guide: National Adhesives.
December 1, 2005... The Adjusters' Gum Guide, available as both a printed book and CD-ROM, assists envelope manufacturers in selecting the best adhesives and in resolving and preventing common envelope-production problems. Both resources provide information and...

Elastomer compounders technical booklet: Sartomer Co.
December 1, 2005... Elastorner Cure Concepts. Volume IX, a 20-page technical booklet, provides compounders with necessary data to improve the processing and performance of their elastomer systems using Sartomer's specialty rubber additives and other specialty...

PSA product brochure: SCAPA North America.
December 1, 2005... Specialty Adhesives for Graphic Arts Applications is an 8-page brochure that provides specific product and application information on single- and double-coated tapes, transfer adhesives and foam tapes for printing and graphic applications,...

Equipment maintenance manual: UV Process Supply.
December 1, 2005... UV curing can be a challenging. complicated endeavor--especially when things aren't going as planned. The answer to 'why isn't this working?' can be an overwhelming one when ongoing preventative maintenance hasn't been a priority. To help users...

Ask Dr. Dave.(about elastomeric sealants )
December 1, 2005... QUESTION: We make elastomeric construction type sealants and are looking at entering the high-performance industrial and automotive markets. Could you give us an overview of elastomeric sealants in this market, particularly with regard to...

ASC member companies.(Adhesive and Sealant Council )(Directory)
December 1, 2005... The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is the only North American trade association dedicated to representing the adhesive and sealant industry. Incorporated in 1958, ASC is bound by the collective efforts of its members, and strives to improve...

PSTC member companies.(Pressure Sensitive Tape Council )(Directory)
December 1, 2005... The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is the only trade association representing the common interests of North American pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers. Its vision is to build global alliances and bring increasing value to its...

A. Additives and chemical specialties.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... ACCELERATING AND VULCANIZING AGENTS LANXESS ABRASIVES Electro Abrasives Corp. DITHIOCARBAMATES Akrochem Corp. R.E. Carroll, Inc. Chemtura Corporation, Urethanes Flexsys America L.P. LANXESS ...

B. Oils and fatty acids.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... COCONUT OIL KIC Chemicals, Inc. Sea-Land Chemical Co. DEHYDRATED CASTOR OIL Ashland Distribution Sud-Chemie Performance Additives VILAX Corp. FATTY ACIDS Arizona Chemical, A Company of International Paper...

C. Resins and base polymers.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... ACRYLIC RESINS Ashland Distribution Dymax Corp. ETHYLENE-ACRYMC ESTER COPOLYMERS Rohm and Haas Company, Adhesives and Sealants ETHYLENE-ACRYLIC ESTER-GMA TERPOLYMERS Ashland Distribution * Dow Chemical Company...

D. Pigments and ryes, dry/dispersions and extenders.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... ANTICORROSIVE PIGMENTS Lansco Colors (Landers-Segal Color Co. Inc.) ANTIMONY OXIDE Akrochem Corp. Ashland Distribution Revelli Chemicals United Mineral & Chemical Corp. EXTENDER PIGMENTS Kish Company Inc....

F. Containers, packaging and materials handling.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... AEROSOL PACKAGING Raabe Company, A Subsidiary of Quest Specialty Chemicals, Inc. U.S. Can Co. BAGS, MULTI-WALL * Accumetric, LLC Hedwin Corp. CAN AND PAIL CLOSURES Crandall International, Inc. ProSys...

G. Equipment.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... AGITATORS Bowers Process Equipment Paul Gardner Co. * Jaygo Inc. Jesco Products Company PreQuip, Inc. * Charles Ross & Son Company * Sheepscot Machine Works DIRECT-DRIVE Bowers Process Equipment ...

H. Services.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... COATING AND LAMINATING SERVICES Adchem Corp. Arlon, Silicone Technologies Channeled Resources Group * Chemsultants International Network * CPFilms Inc. General Magnaplate Corp. JDC, Inc. Krayden Inc. ...

Supplier listings.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... A&C Catalysts Inc. 333 Hamilton Blvd. South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (808) 226-7575 Fax: (908) 226-7577 sales@at-catalysts.com A. A. Goldstein, Dir.; Donna Sbrocco, Cust. Serv. Epoxy curing agents (latent and room tamp);...

Distributor listings.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... ARIZONA CHEMCENTRAL/Phoenix 2921 W. Culver St, Phoenix, AZ 85009 (602) 353-9604 Fax: (480) 777-8569 W. Andy Allen, Dist. Sales Mgr. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE Pacific Coast Chemicals Co., Warehouse & Sales 4802 W....