Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from December 2006

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from December 2006

How to use the buyers' guide.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2006... This issue marks the publication of ASI's 13th annual Buyers' Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants...

3M.(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The United States District Court in Minnesota has reaffirmed the favorable judgment won by 3M and 3M Innovative Properties Co. (a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M) in a patent infringement lawsuit against Avery Dennison Corp. involving...

BASF.(COMPANY NEWS)
December 1, 2006... BASF, Charlotte, NC, has announced plans to invest $4.9 million in its acrylic emulsion manufacturing facility in Monaca, PA, to increase its capability to produce coater-ready adhesives. The project is scheduled for completion in the second...

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories.(loan program )(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... BROOK FIELD ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, Middleboro, MA, has announced the creation of a loan program in which LFRA Texture Analyzers are available to universities with Food Science programs. The instruments are loaned specifically for the purpose...

Cargill.(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... CARGILL, Minneapolis, has announced plans to commercialize a proprietary process for using glycerin--an abundant, low-cost co-product of biodiesel production--as feedstock for a platform of bio-based products, beginning with renewable propylene...

CHEMCENTRAL.(distributor for Rohm and Haas)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... CHEMCENTRAL, Bedford Park, IL, has been named the sole U.S. distributor for Rohm and Haas' North American Architectural and Functional Coatings business, effective Jan. 1, 2007. CHEMCENTRAL will represent Rohm and Haas in the U.S. for the...

Dampney Company Inc., Everett, MA, has purchased the assets of Alvin Products Inc. of Lawrence, MA, manufacturer of lab-metal repair and patching compounds since 1950.(COMPANY NEWS)
December 1, 2006... DAMPNEY COMPANY INC., Everett, MA, has purchased the assets of ALVIN PRODUCTS INC. of Lawrence, MA, manufacturer of lab-metal repair and patching compounds since 1950. The joining of the two manufacturers will expand Dampney's reach, bringing...

DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise.(ChemPoint distributor of DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise.)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... DUPONT CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS ENTERPRISE, Wilmington, DE, has appointed ChemPoint, Bellevue, WA, as a national distributor for one of its major cleaning and descaling products, Glycolic Acid 70% Technical Grade. DuPont's Clean and Disinfect Team...

Omnova Solutions.(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... OMNOVA SOLUTIONS, Fairlawn, OH, has announced the completion of the sale of its GenFlex Building Products business to Firestone Building Products Co., a division of BFS Diversified Products LLC. OMNOVA is an innovator of emulsion polymers,...

Saiden Technologies.(Saiden Technologies facility and expand its product lines )(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... SAIDEN TECHNOLOGIES, a manufacturer of specialty polymers, adhesives and coatings, has announced the expansion of its facility located in Sanford, NC, which will allow for a 20% increase in raw material handling capability and a 30% increase in...

Asymtek wins 2006 Global Technology Award for dual-lane dispensing system.(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Asymtek, a leader in dispensing technology and a pioneer in jetting technology, announced it has received a 2006 Global Technology Award from Global SMT & Packaging magazine for its Axiom X-1022 high-volume dual-lane dispensing system. This is...

RPM International Inc.(appointment of Kenneth M. Armstrong, Karin J. Owen and Melissa A. Curzi)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... RPM International Inc., Medina, OH, has announced that KENNETH M. ARMSTRONG has joined the company as director of environmental health and safety. RPM also promoted KARIN J. OWEN to manager, corporate secretarial and legal services; MELISSA A....

Westech Aerosol Corp.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2006... Westech Aerosol Corp., Seattle, WA, has appointed SCOTT BOBROW to the position of regional sales representative for its Northeast region. Bobrow will be responsible for introducing new products as well as maintaining key client relationships.

Avery Dennison Retail Information Services.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2006... PHILIP CALDERBANK has been named director of marketing for Avery Dennison Retail Information Services (RIS)--RFID & Security, Westlake Village, CA. In his new role, Calderbank will be responsible for Avery Dennison RIS' worldwide strategy for...

BASF.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2006... BASF, Florham Park, NJ, has appointed TOM CHIZMADIA vice president of Corporate Communications. In this role, Chizmadia is responsible for all of BASF's communications strategy and activities in North America, including advertising, marketing...

TROY Corp.(appointment of Izzy Colon )(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... TROY Corp. has announced the appointment of DR. IZZY COLON as general manager for its operations in Europe. In his new role, Colon will be responsible for all aspects of the company's operations in Europe, including profit/loss. In addition, he...

Sartomer Co.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2006... BRIAN CONTRISCIANE has been named technical sales representative for Sartomer Co., Exton, PA. Contrisciane is responsible for developing and maintaining new and future accounts in the New England region. He holds a bachelor's of science degree...

Christophe Maertens.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2006... Michelman has announced the hiring of CHRISTOPHE MAERTENS in the new position of laboratory supervisor at the company's Aubange, Belgium, facility. The addition of Maertens is expected to enhance customer technical service through streamlined...

Dow Automotive.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2006... BOB MEIKLE has been named finance leader for Dow Automotive, Auburn Hills, MI, with responsibility for business finance support leadership to the global organization. Most recently, Meikle was a senior finance manager in Dow's Strategic...

Price adjustments.(COMPANY NEWS)(Table)
December 1, 2006... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE Albemarle Corp., Elemental bromine $2,970/MT minimum Baton Rouge, LA price BASF, ...

Deacom Inc.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2006... Deacom Inc., Wayne, PA, has promoted SUSAN SHAW to director of Marketing. Shaw joined the company in August 2005 as marketing coordinator with a background in the process manufacturing industry. In her new position, she will lead all marketing...

NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology LLC.(appointment of Frank Warburg)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology LLC, Exton, PA, has promoted FRANK WARBURG to national sales manager, U.S. and Canada, wherein he is responsible for growing the customer base for the company's grinding division. Warburg's primary objective is...

Clifton Adhesive founder dies.(death of Arthur Lefelar)(Obituary)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Clifton Adhesive, Inc. has announced the death of its founder, Arthur Lefelar, at age 93. Clifton Adhesive opened for business in 1945 and is now in its third generation of family ownership. Company history attributes Lefelar's initial...

Ask the expert.(COMPANY NEWS)
December 1, 2006... Q What options exist to offset skyrocketing plasticizer cost while maintaining adhesive properties? A Many formulators have had success replacing expensive plasticizers with select polymer emulsions. For example, products such as...

Henkel celebrates 130th anniversary with innovation.(APPLAUSE)(Henkel Adhesives Corp.)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... 2006 is not only Henkel's 130th anniversary--it's also the company's Year of Innovation in which all employees are making a special effort to submit innovative ideas in all areas of the company. Innovative product ideas have always been a...

ASC announces Spring 2007 Convention.(ANNOUNCEMENT)
December 1, 2006... The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. has announced its Spring 2007 Convention and Exposition to be held in Savannah, GA, April 15-18, 2007. The Spring Convention will feature a two-and-a-half day conference program, networking events and the...

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2006... JANUARY 2007 22-23 RadTech Annual Winter Membership Meeting; RadTech; Hilton Palm Beach Airport; West Palm Beach, FL; www.radtech.org/wintermeeting2007. html 30-31 Polymers in Electronics 2007; Rapra; Munich, Germany;...

Mark your calendar.(news page)(Calendar)
December 1, 2006... Convention and Expo April 15-18, 2007 Hyatt Regency Savannah Savannah, GA Exhibit at ASCs 2007 Spring Expo! April 16, 2007 WHO WILL YOU REACH? New buyers with purchasing authority Buyers looking for new products and services...

Prescription bottle labeling simplified: new direct thermal and laser labels are offered for pharmacy applications.(ADVANCING ADHESIVES)
December 1, 2006... In 2005, prescription sales in the United States reached $230 billion, with 3.4 billion prescriptions filled--up 4.6% from $220 billion in 2004. * With this number continuing to climb, pharmacists are busier than ever and are constantly seeking...

Copolymers: Lanxess Corp.(RAW MATERIALS)
December 1, 2006... COPOLYMERS Copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate (EVA--less than 40% vinyl acetate) are well known to the adhesive industry, and these thermoplastic-type materials are well established in hot-melt formulations. However, LEVAMELT...

Sealing tapes: M&C Specialties Co.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
December 1, 2006... SEALING TAPES Series 9795 3M[TM] Advanced Polyolefin Medical Microplate Sealing Tapes feature a low tack-to-touch adhesive, low auto-fluorescence and superior optical properties, making them an ideal choice for visual microscopic analysis....

Dual shaft mixers: Charles Ross & Son Co.(EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2006... DUAL SHAFT MIXERS This company has announced the availability of its Dual Shaft Change Can Mixers. CDA Model Dual Shaft Mixers are offered from stock with an anchor and a high-speed disperser. Each agitator is independently driven by an...

Dispensing system: Conprotec Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2006... DISPENSING SYSTEM The MIXPAC[R] F System consists of a manual or pneumatic dispensing gun, a cartridge and a static mixer, all designed to work together as an integrated, high-performance system. MIXPAC Cartridge Dispensing Systems are...

Mini spool valve: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2006... MINI SPOOL VALVE VMS400 is a mini spool valve ideal for a broad range of low-to-high viscosity fluids. Up to 700 lbs of fluid pressure can be applied through the valve, which makes it possible to dispense viscose fluids like pastes and...

Two-wire metering rods: Industry Tech.(EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2006... TWO-WIRE METERING RODS This company has announced the availability of a line of Two-Wire Metering Rods designed for applications requiring extra-thick coatings such as building materials, films, thermal laminates, adhesives and more. A...

Internet platform: ASC & SpecialChem.(RESOURCES)
December 1, 2006... INTERNET PLATFORM The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. and SpecialChem have joined forces to create a new Internet platform dedicated to providing educational resources and training in adhesives and sealants for material and product...

Products directory: PSTC.(RESOURCES)(Directory)
December 1, 2006... PRODUCTS DIRECTORY A valuable industry reference tool since 1969, this annual directory provides listings of the products manufactured and marketed internationally by PSTC member companies. Companies featured include: Adchem Corp.; MACtac...

Workbook: Productivity press.(RESOURCES)
December 1, 2006... WORKBOOK Hoshin Kanri for the Lean Enterprise: Developing Competitive Capabilities and Managing Profit by Tom Jackson explains how one can implement, identify and manage critical relationships among markets, design characteristics,...

Technical booklet: Sartomer Co.(RESOURCES)
December 1, 2006... TECHNICAL BOOKLET Elastomer Cure Concepts, Volume X, an 18-page, color technical booklet written for elastomer compounders, is now available from global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Co. This is the latest in Sartomer's ongoing...

Ask Dr. Dave.(what's new)
December 1, 2006... QUESTION: We make consumer products out of polystyrene and ABS, and have been bonding them using solvent welding for many years. We would, however, like to get rid of the solvents in our plant. What alternatives do we have? ANSWER:...

Association listings.(Directory)
December 1, 2006... The Adhesion Society, Inc. 2 Davidson Hall-0212 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-7257 Fax: (540) 231-3971 adhesoc@vt.edu www.adhesionsociety.org Esther V. Brann, Office Mgr. The Adhesive and Sealant Council,...

ASC member companies.(Directory)
December 1, 2006... The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is a 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 the...

PSTC member companies.(Pressure Sensitive Tape Council)(Directory)
December 1, 2006... The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is the only trade association representing the common interests of North American pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers. PSTC has been advancing pressure-sensitive tapes since its formation in 1953....

Product listings: additives and chemical specialties.(Directory)
December 1, 2006... A. ADDITIVES AND CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES ACCELERATING AND VULCANIZING AGENTS * LANXESS ABRASIVES Electro Abrasives Corp. DITHIOCARBAMATES Akrochem Corp. R.E. Carroll, Inc. * LANXESS * Rhein Chemie...

Supplier listings.(Directory)
December 1, 2006... A.W.T. World Trade, Inc., A Division of The A.W.T. World Trade Group 4321 N. Knox Chicago, IL 60641 (773) 777-7100 Fax: (773) 777-0909 sales@awt-gpi.com www.awt-gpi.com Michael Green, Pres.; Ken Prusak, Sales...

Distributor listings.(Directory)
December 1, 2006... 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 PAGES 10-11 CALIFORNIA CHEMCENTRAL/Los Angeles 13900...