Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from February 2003

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from February 2003

Celebrating a Decade of Adhesives. .(Editorial)
February 1, 2003... This issue marks the beginning of our yearlong celebration of ASI's 10th year of publishing. With a lot of help from our friends in the industry, we produced a prototype issue in mid-1993 that paved the way for our first full year of publishing...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... FEBRUARY 18-19 Laboratory Technician Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Testing Certification; Chemsultants International Network; Mentor, Ohio; www.chemsultants.com 19-21 Medical Design & Manufacturing West; Canon Communications; Anaheim...

Pack Expo International spurs economic growth. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- PACK EXPO International has spurred economic growth in the packaging-machinery sector through a tremendous increase in quotation activity reported in the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute's (PMMI) monthly Business...

Call for Papers for RadTech Europe 2003. (Industry News).
February 1, 2003... THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The RadTech Europe 2003 Conference & Exhibition, organized by RadTech Europe Association and Vincentz Verlag, will be held November 3-5, 2003, in Berlin. Under the theme "Meeting the Challenge," the RadTech...

MD&M world's largest medical OEM event. (Industry News).
February 1, 2003... LOS ANGELES -- Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West 2003 will be held February 18-21, 2003, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. The conference and exposition are devoted to the design, development and manufacture of...

Award winners from Polyurethanes Conference 2002. (Industry News).(Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- The Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry (API) has announced the winners of the Polyurethanes Conference 2002 Best Paper Presentation and Best Poster awards. A total of 13 paper awards and four poster awards were presented at...

PSTC tech XXVI. (Industry News).(Pressure Sensitive Tape Council)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) will hold its TECH XXVI Seminar May 7-9, 2003, at the Washington Hilton and Towers, Washington. The seminar continues to promote the innovations in the science and application of...

Adhesion Society announces winner of Robert L. Patrick fellowship Award. (Industry News).(Professor Lawrence Drzal )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... BLACKSBURG, Va. -- The Adhesion Society has selected Professor Lawrence Drzal of Michigan State University to become a Robert Patrick Fellow member of the society. This designation is awarded to members of The Adhesion Society in recognition of...

ASC Spring Convention to include Special programs. (Industry News).(Adhesive and Sealant Council)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... BETHESDA, Md. -- The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Spring Convention and Expo will be held April 13-16, 2003, in St. Louis. Attendees will learn about what's new in sealants, the newest application methods for waterborne adhesives,...

Adhesion Society literature review. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... BLACKSBURG, Va. -- The Adhesion Society performs a regular literature review of the latest journal paper titles in the area of adhesion and adhesives. The latest review can be found at:...

Adhesives Research Inc. (People Going Places).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Adhesives Research Inc., Glen Rock, Pa., has promoted Jackie K. Dell-Shearer to electronics sales coordinator/inside sales representative for the Electronics Business Unit. Dell-Shearer is responsible for coordinating and assisting with sales...

Sika Corp., Industry Products Div. (People Going Places).(Paul Gross )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Sika Corp., Industry Products Div., Madison Heights, Mich., has appointed Paul Gross to the Industry Group as a product engineer. He will report to Scott Henry, director of product engineering. Gross will be responsible for developing new...

The Coatings & Colorants business unit's Colorants business line. (People Going Places).(Degussa-Huls Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Degussa, Parsippany, N.J., has named Douglas M. Harless senior vice president and general manager of the Coatings & Colorants business unit's Colorants business line. In addition, Degussa has named Tom Bates vice president and site manager of...

Rohm and Hass Co. (People Going Places).( Suzanne Rowland, Nicholas Gutwein)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Rohm and Haas Co., Philadelphia, Pa., has appointed Suzanne Rowland vice president and director of the company's global Adhesives and Sealants Business. She succeeds Nicholas Gutwein, who became vice president and director of the company's...

Ashland Specialty Chemical Co. (People Going Places).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Ashland Specialty Chemical Co., Dublin, Ohio, has named Michael J. Shannon senior vice president. He will be responsible for overseeing the company's adhesives, composites and foundry businesses. Reporting to Shannon will be Elizabeth A. Potts,...

Air Products forms new Performance Materials Division. (Company News).(Air Products and Chemicals Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Air Products and Chemicals Inc. announced the formation of a new Performance Materials Division, combining its technology and market-leadership strengths in specialty surfactants, vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer...

Forbo Adhesives announces new director of technology. (Company News).(Timothy P. Moore)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Forbo Adhesives, LLC, has promoted Timothy P. Moore to director of technology for the formulated adhesives business of the company, known as the Swift[R] Products group. Moore will be responsible for all...

Lubrizol purchases Dock Resins. (Company News).(from Landec Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- The Lubrizol Corp. has purchased Dock Resins Corp. from Landec Corp. Dock Resins develops, manufactures and sells proprietary polymers including acrylic, methacrylic, alkyd and polyester resins. Dock Resins is based in Linden,...

Solutia agrees to sell resins, additives and adhesives businesses to UCB. (Company News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ST. LOUIS -- Solutia Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to sell its resins, additives and adhesives businesses to UCB S.A. for U.S. $500 million cash. In addition, UCB has made an upfront payment of $10 million for a short period of...

H.B. Fuller begins trading on the NYSE. (Company News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ST. PAUL, Minn. -- On December 2, 2002, H.B. Fuller Co. rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in recognition of its new listing on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "FUL." "It is an honor to list on the NYSE and take...

Bemis reports delay in sale of Pressure Sensitive Materials Business. (Company News).(UPM-Kymmene Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... MINNEAPOLIS -- Bemis Co., Inc. announced that completion of the previously announced transaction to sell its Pressure Sensitive Materials Business segment to UPM-Kymmene will be delayed until 2003 to accommodate the ongoing review of...

Eastman announces senior management, organizational changes. (Company News).(Eastman Chemical Co.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... KINGSPORT, Tenn. -- Eastman Chemical Co. has announced changes in its senior management ranks and the realignment of responsibilities within some organizations. James P. Rogers, senior vice president and chief financial officer for Eastman...

Adhesive Systems Technology Corp. (Quick News).(new headquarters)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Adhesive Systems Technology Corp. (AST) has moved to its new headquarters located at 9000 Science Center Dr., New Hope, MN 55428. With over 70,000 square feet, the larger facility includes manufacturing, demonstration areas and labs for...

Arizona Chemical. (Quick News).(D.B. Becker Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Arizona Chemical, Jacksonville, Fla., has appointed D.B. Becker, Clinton, N.J., the exclusive distributor of the company's adhesive product offerings in the Northeastern United States. Products include the company's rosin esters, alpha methyl...

Hauthaway Corp. (Quick News).(Walsh & Associates Inc. contract)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Hauthaway Corp., Lynn, Mass., has appointed Walsh & Associates Inc., St. Louis, sales representative for the Hauthane line of waterborne polyurethane dispersions to the architectural and industrial coatings and adhesives markets in portions of...

The International Group, Inc. (Quick News).(Rishichem and Dovechemcentral distribution agreements )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The International Group, Inc. (IGI), Chicago, has announced distribution agreements with Rishichem and Dovechemcentral to service the growing India and Asian Pacific markets. Rishichem is a joint venture between CHEMCENTRAL Corp. and Rishiroop...

Minerals Technologies Inc. (Quick News).(Barretts Minerals Inc. acquires Polar Minerals Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Minerals Technologies Inc., New York, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Barretts Minerals Inc. (BMI), has acquired the business and assets of Polar Minerals Inc. Polar Minerals has mineral-processing plants in Wellsville, Ohio, and...

TAH Industries. (Quick News).(redesigned web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... TAH Industries, Robbinsville, N.J., has introduced its redesigned Web site, which offers expanded information on the company's entire line of mixers, cartridges and dispense valves for the adhesives and sealants industry. New features include...

Loctite Aerospace awarded Q100 by Boeing. (Applause).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Loctite Aerospace has been awarded the Q100 award for providing The Boeing Co. with 100% Quality Performance for 12 consecutive months. Loctite Aerospace, located in Bay Point, Calif., is a business unit of Henkel Loctite Corp., part of the...

Price Adjustments.
February 1, 2003... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS Company Product Cognls Corp., VERSAMID, GENAMID Cincinnati, Ohio AND VERSAMINE epoxy curing agents The Dow Chemical Co., Epoxy resin...

ASC's BTI program fosters industry growth: positive outlook envisioned for structural adhesives. (Focus on Building the Industry).(Adhesive and Sealant Council)
February 1, 2003... The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC), Bethesda, Md., continually looks for ways to grow the industry. One opportunity was determined to be replacing nuts, bolts, rivets and other mechanical fasteners and welds in product-assembly...

A decade of adhesives. (Special ASI 10th Anniversary Report).(plus cyanoacrylate adhesives in surgery)(Panel Discussion)
February 1, 2003... What better way to start the year of our tenth anniversary of publishing ASI magazine than to recap the accomplishments of the adhesives and sealants industry over the past decade? To do this, we tapped into the expertise of our editorial...

Physical property modifications in UV-curable, pressure sensitive adhesives.
February 1, 2003... Whenever you seal a box with packaging tape, leave yourself a "sticky" note, or peel an address label and apply it to an envelope, you realize one of the many advantages of pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs). Yet these applications represent...

Innovative sealing tTechnology drives performance in vehicle assembly and repair.(Bostik Findley Inc.)
February 1, 2003... Bostik Findley, Inc., Middleton, Mass., offers environmentally friendly, solvent-free adhesives and sealants for the transportation and transit vehicle assembly and repair industries. A cornerstone of the global adhesives company's ongoing...

TAH Industries Inc. 171 Series air-assisted spray system. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... In order to reduce the use of solvents, TAH offers disposable static mixing nozzles for air-assisted, plural-component spray applications. Routinely, the mixer can be either discarded or cleaned in-line with compressed air. The...

Air Products--multifunctional additives for adhesive applications. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... At Air Products, we understand thc demands placed on adhesives in today's manufacturing environment. Ultrahigh production speeds demand adhesive formulations that have the strength to go the distance, while reformulation away from solvents, and...

Eastman Chemical Co. intense customer focus solutions to today's problems and answers for tomorrow's challenges. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... When key customers in the adhesives and polymers markets are searching for innovative solutions, they turn to Eastman Chemical Co. Why? Because Eastman has built one of the world's largest resins and polymers companies, with the broadest resins...

Chemcentral: Distributing quality chemicals and services worldwide. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... CHEMCENTRAL Corp. began as a one-branch, Chicago-based company, committed and determined to build its reputation as an ethical, professional organization with high-quality products and friendly, dependable service. Since its founding in 1926,...

Bowers process equipment: division of steelcraft industries limited. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... Bowers has been supplying North America's top adhesives and sealants manufacturers and coatings manufacturers with mixing and dispersing equipment for 70 years. We also equip companies that mix special product in-house for their own use....

Integrated dispensing solutions--think solutions, not just systems. Bench-top or full automation solutions from one source. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... Our customers include: 3M, DuPont, Motorola and Raytheon, UNILEVER, Medtronic, Hewlett-Packard, and Toyota. Large-, small- or medium-sized companies in a variety of industries have found that we offer integrated dispensing solutions to...

Morehouse-Cowles, division of MFIC: the Solution to dissolving viscous materials. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... Your single-shaft unit is running. The heavy, viscous product is not moving. The blades are boring a hole. Solution -- a multi-shaft dissolver. With three shafts, each with its own motor and distinct impeller design, the ViscoMax...

Program-A-Swirl[R]: circular patterns or beads.
February 1, 2003... Sealant Equipment's servo-driven Program-A-Swirl[R] system dispenses single- and plural-component adhesives or sealants in a circular pattern or continuous bead. Program-A-Swirl maximizes adhesion, using less material to 'wet out' greater...

Snuf-Bak[R] 2200-727 valve: drip-free cut off of messy materials.
February 1, 2003... Rugged and durable, the 2200-727 is a high-pressure, automatic, air-operated, Snuf-Bak[R] dispense valve. Designed for positive on/off flow control, it is ideal for precise dispensing of paste-like, cohesive and high-viscosity materials such as...

Material Regulator: precise pressure & flow rate control.
February 1, 2003... Sealant Equipment's 1200-623-002 Material Regulator controls the flow of any pumpable material including epoxy, polyurethane, silicone, grease, adhesives, sealants, acrylics, mastics and paint. It maintains a constant, adjustable, back-pressure...

SEE-FLO[R] 690 system: meter, mix, dispense system.
February 1, 2003... This benchtop dispenser is ideal for applying precision beads or volumetric metered shots, It features positive-displacement metering cylinders for precise mix-ratio control throughout the dispense cycle. No-Flush[R], disposable mixer nozzles...

Preservative. (Raw Materials).
February 1, 2003... INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS NUOSEPT[R] 44 preservative is designed to prevent microbiological contamination in industrial products. An aqueous solution of sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, the product is a convenient and cost-effective...

Crosslinker. (Raw Materials).
February 1, 2003... EASTERN COLOR & CHEMICAL CO. ECCO Crosslinker AP-900 provides greatly improved performance of water-bome acrylics, urethanes, polyvinyl alcohols and fluoropolymers. It improves abrasion resistance; increases adhesion to substrates; and...

Flame retardant. (Raw Materials).
February 1, 2003... GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL CORP. Firemaster[R] 520 is a higher reactivity flame retardant for rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam applications. The product, offers fast reaction rates, low viscosity and improved compatibility in...

Release agents. (Raw Materials).
February 1, 2003... HITAC ADHESIVES & COATINGS, INC. A series of eight economical, second-generation release-agent solutions is available from this company. All products are aqueous or water-reducible, have total solids up to 60%, and contain no NMP or other...

Silanes. (Raw Materials).
February 1, 2003... DEGUSSA CORP. DYNASYLAN[R] silanes for the adhesives and sealants industry function as adhesion promoters, coupling agents, crosslinkers, polyurethane endcappers and drying agents. DYNASYLAN[R] silanes offer the potential for flexible...

Label stock for packagers and converters. (Formulated Adhesives).
February 1, 2003... MACTAC This company introduces new label stock that is ideal for packagers and converters. EDP2312 features excellent quick-stick to corrugated substrates and ease in label converting. The product utilizes a 50-lb uncoated,...

Rubber-toughened adhesives. (Formulated Adhesives).
February 1, 2003... DEVCON ZipGrip[R] rubber-toughened adhesives are ideal for OEM assembly applications that require rapid curing, gap filling or the bonding of dissimilar substrates. These high-viscosity, clear-drying cyano-acrylates effectively bond...

Hot melt adhesive. (Formulated Adhesives).
February 1, 2003... ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGIES Formula 650 is a flexible adhesive specifically formulated to bond wax-coated cartons and withstand low temperatures. This specialty-packaging hot melt is specifically designed for carton-closing applications and...

Conn & Co. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... Conn & Co. designs and manufactures industrial mixing equipment. Complete mixing/dispersing drive assemblies are available, with motors, reducers and speed controls that meet customer requirements. Recognizing the need for mixing/dispersion...

Merlin Packaging Technologies Inc. (Product Profile).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Merlin Packaging Technologies' team has dedicated itself to provide the "complete professional customer-service experience" when it comes to production packaging, contract packaging or custom packaging for adhesive manufacturers and other...

Charles Ross & son: high-viscosity mixing/dispersion. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... The Ross PowerMix combines a planetary blade and a high-speed disperser in a patented design that is ideal for many applications. As the planetary blade advances along the vessel wall, it transports material from the side wall to the disperser...

Spectronics Inc.: a sure-fire cure for curing problems. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... The Spectroline[R] SB-100PC UV lamp is ideal for fast curing of adhesives, sealants, epoxies, resins and other materials. It ensures higher productivity while reducing heat damage to substrates. This 100-watt unit has a typical peak 365nm...

Techcon Systems, Inc. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... Company Description Techcon Systems, Inc., an OK International Company, was established in 1961 to service industrial fluid-dispensing markets and has continued to be a product innovator in dispensing applications. Techcon offers the...

Chemsultants, Inc.: expertise in adhesive and coating development, and testing. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... Chemsultants, Inc., part of the Chemsultants International Network, is the perfect outsource solution for both development and testing of adhesives and coatings. The Chemsultants team brings a wealth of experience to clients in a wide variety...

Accumetric, LLC. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... Accumetric, LLC, manufactures, packages and markets adhesives, sealants, lubricants and related products. The ISO 9002-certified company manufactures or purchases product in bulk from major domestic and foreign suppliers and packages these...

Ashby Cross Co. Inc. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... Ashby Cross Co. Inc. is a major supplier of high-quality dispensing systems for both single- and plural-component reactive materials. Applications include: * Potting * Gasket forming * Web coating * Rapid prototype molding...

Epoxy adhesive. (Formulated Adhesives).
February 1, 2003... MASTER BOND INC. Master Bond EP72M3 is a two-component, resilient, elastomer-modified epoxy adhesive for high-performance, general-purpose bonding. It is formulated to cure at room temperature or more rapidly at elevated temperatures with...

Foam tapes. (Formulated Adhesives).
February 1, 2003... STIK-II PRODUCTS This company announces a line of single- and double-sided foam tapes for use in sealing windows to various materials in external-door applications. These tapes are constructed with closed-cell polyethylene foam in 1/32-,...

Epoxy adhesive. (Formulated Adhesives).
February 1, 2003... CREATIVE MATERIALS INC. 122-38(SD) is a single-component, silver-filled, syringe-dispensable, 100%-solid, electrically conductive epoxy adhesive. This system features excellent thermal stability, outstanding chemical resistance and...

Jaygo Inc. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... The new Jaygo Sigma-Blade mixer offers process flexibility, user friendliness, and ease of cleaning and maintenance. The mixer is available in all sizes from 1/4 gallon to 1,000 gallons and can offer the following features: ASME-coded jacket;...

Imass Inc. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... The TL-2200 Slip/Peel Tester covers testing speeds from 6 to 1,500 inches/minute. Its higher speed capabilities make it especially useful in release property measurements. This TLMI-compliant tester also satisfies applicable test specifications...

Acton Technologies: fluoropolymer bonding alternatives with lamination. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... Acton Technologies is the world leader in pre-bonding surface modification of fluoropolymer materials and is the manufacturer of FluoroEtch [R] safety solvent. Acton's years of experience in preparing fluoropolymers for adhesion to many...

Ultra Additives Inc. (Product Profile).(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003... About Ultra Founded in 1952, by five entrepreneurs including John D'Amico, Ultra Additives began business in a rented 2,000-square-foot building in Belleville, N.J., under the name of Ultra Adhesives. John D'Amico took over sole ownership...

VanDeMark. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... For more than 60 years, VanDeMark has produced specialty chemicals to meet the needs of business and industry. Located in Lockport, N.Y., VanDeMark is a subsidiary of ISOCHEM/Groupe SNPE, and is certified in accordance with ISO 9000 quality...

Spray marking system. (Equipment).
February 1, 2003... EFD INC. This company's MicroMark spray marking system produces neat, consistent spots and stripes from 0.25- to 2.0-inches wide, without over-spray, clogging or dripping. Typical uses include showing pass/fail status, color-coding...

Top-entering mixers. (Equipment).
February 1, 2003... CHEMINEER, INC. This company is offering its new DT top-entering mixers with a range of impeller designs. The impellers are designed to provide maximum pumping action with minimum energy loss. The DT mixer utilizes a modular design to...

Dispensing tools. (Equipment).
February 1, 2003... ALBION ENGINEERING CO. This company offers battery-powered e-Drive dispensing tools, which are available in bulk, cartridge and sausage styles. The products are safe, ergonomic, dripless and power efficient, and offer continuous output and...

Aseptic bag. (Equipment).
February 1, 2003... CDF CORP. This company introduces its Aseptic Packaging line, featuring bags to fit 55-gallon tapered, straight-wall, plastic, fiber and steel drums. All bags come available in two- or three-ply for use with high- or low-viscosity products...

Russell Finex inc. Russell Finex introduces its new horizontal Eco self-cleaning filter. (Product Profile).
February 1, 2003... Russell Finex has introduced a new horizontal filter that offers even easier operation and maintenance along with high operating performance in terms of improved product quality, increased capacity and reduced maintenance costs. The major...

Ask Dr. Dave.(tip-in adhesives)(Brief Article)
February 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....

Time: innovation money.(Crompton Corp.)
February 1, 2003... from Crompton OSi Specialties New isocyanatosilanes Silquest' A-Link 35 silane and Silquest A-Link 25 silane are designed to be curatives and adhesion promoters for a wide range of applications. Isocyanatosilanes have been long sought...

Ask the expert.(waterborne adhesive application )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Virendra Shah Leading Applications Chemist Q I am experiencing experiencing excessive foam in my waterborne adhesive application which is negatively impacting my formulation. What do you recommend? A Many commodity surfactants...

APS sets new standards of excellence in custom resin packaging.(Adhesive Packaging Specialties Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... For over two decades, Adhesive Packaging Specialties, Inc. (APS) has provided the highest-quality custom packaging of both single-component and multi-component resin materials. Throughout the globe, APS customers enjoy the fastest turn-around...