Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from February 2005

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from February 2005

Getting (im)personal.(Editor's Memo)(Business automation)(Editorial)
February 1, 2005... We're all guilty of it. Rather than dealing with long lines at the airline ticket counter, many of us choose to use the self-service kiosks to print boarding passes or--better yet--print them out on a home computer before arriving at the...

Acme-Hardesty Co.(Company News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... VVF Limited, Mumbai, India, has announced the appointment of ACME-HARDESTY CO., Blue Bell, PA, as its distributor of fatty alcohols in the U.S.

The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI, and Symyx Technologies Inc., Santa Clara, CA, have announced a five-year strategic alliance agreement.(Company News)
February 1, 2005... THE DOW CHEMICAL CO., Midland, MI, and Symyx Technologies Inc., Santa Clara, CA, have announced a five-year strategic alliance agreement to enhance research and development activity within Dow through high-throughput experimentation...

Henkel Corp., Gulph Mills, PA, completed its purchase of Sovereign Specialty Chemicals Inc.(Company News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... HENKEL CORP., Gulph Mills, PA, completed its purchase of SOVEREIGN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC., Chicago, on Dec. 27, 2004. The transaction of the acquisition was valued at approximately $575 million.

Graco Inc. has purchased the stock of Liquid Control Corp. and affiliated company Profill Corp. of North Canton, OH.(Company News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... GRACO INC. has purchased the stock of LIQUID CONTROL CORP. and affiliated company Profill Corp. of North Canton, OH. The acquisition includes Liquid Corp. subsidiaries Decker Industries, Inc. of Palm City, EL, and Liquid Control Limited of...

Palmer Holland Inc.(Company News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... PALMER HOLLAND INC., North Olmstead, OH, was named 2004 Distributor of the Year by Scott Bader, a producer of polyester and alkyd resins, gelcoats, and conventional and inverse water-based polymers headquartered in Wollaston, Northamptonshire,...

Plasticolors Inc.(Company News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... PLASTICOLORS INC., Ashtabula, OH, was recently accepted into the Occupation Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). OSHA officials presented Plasticolors with a VPP plaque and flag, signifying acceptance...

Sovereign Specialty Chemicals Inc.(Company News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... SOVEREIGN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC., Chicago, recently announced its operating results for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2004. Net sales were $106.6 million compared to $98.7 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2003. Operating income...

S.P. Morell and Co.(Company News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... S.P. MORELL AND CO., Armonk, NY, was recently named Agent of the Year by King Industries, Norwalk, CT, for contributions toward sales and new business development.

Specialty Coating Systems.(Company News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... SPECIALTY COATING SYSTEMS, Indianapolis, has announced the recent opening of SCS Shanghai, a full-service parylene conformal coating facility in China. The facility will allow SCS to better serve its customers, respond to the growing demand for...

Strahman Valves Inc.(Company News)(American Rubber & Metal Hose Co. Inc)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... STRAHMAN VALVES INC. has completed its acquisition of American Rubber & Metal Hose Co. Inc. of Carteret, NJ. American Rubber & Metal Hose will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Strahman Valves Inc.

Tri-Optic.(Company News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Sony has certified TRI-OPTIC, Broomfield, CO, a leading provider of data cartridge labels to the technology industry, as a Green Partner. Sony awards this designation to suppliers who cooperate with specific procedures for managing production...

Venture Tape Corp.(Company News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... VENTURE TAPE CORP. recently opened a 100,000 sq. ft. addition at its Rockland, MA, headquarters. The new building will be used for production and warehousing purposes, and will also accommodate office and training space.

Malvern Instruments.(People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Malvern Instruments, Malvern, UK, has appointed STEPHEN CARRINGTON to the position of product manager for the company's rheology systems, Carrington joins Malvern from MicroRheology Ltd., a company that he co-founded as an offshoot of the...

Speedline Technologies.(People)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Speedline Technologies, Franklin, MA, has appointed REITH FAVRE to the position of vice president, Marketing and Business Development. In his new role, Favre will be responsible for marketing strategy, product management, business development...

Hover-Davis Inc.(People)(Ronald Heitmann appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... ROLAND HEITMANN has joined Hover-Davis Inc., Rochester, NY, to lead the company's Semiconductor Feeding Solutions Group. Heitmann brings with him over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor and advanced assembly fields.

Specialty Polymers honored with award.(Applause)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Specialty Polymers Inc. was honored with an Excellence in Family Business Award in a ceremony held at the Oregon Zoo in Portland last November. Specialty Polymers manufactures more than 250 different water-based polymers, which serve as the...

Sartomer Co.(People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Sartomer Co., Exton, PA, has announced the promotion of JIM HORGAN to vice president of Technology. Horgan's responsibilities include product and process development, applications and technical service groups.

The Chemark Consulting Group, Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The CHEMARK Consulting Group, Inc., Southern Pines, NC, has announced the appointment of JOHN LOWRY as partner and vice president & director of Strategic Development of the 29-year-old management-consulting firm.

AccuPlace.(People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... HAMID SHAHRASTANI has joined AccuPlace, Plantation, FL, as general manager of Engineering and Operations. Shahrastani brings with him more than two decades of experience in manufacturing and R&D.

Calendar.(Company News)(Adhesives and sealants industry)(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... FEBRUARY 2005 10-11 uv.eb WEST 2005; RadTech International; Renaissance Hotel LAX; Los Angeles; (240) 497 1243, www.radtech.org/LIVE BWEST.html 11-12 2005 Short Course; "Adhesion Science and Technology"; Adhesion Society; Riverview...

Price adjustments.(Company News)(Adhesives and sealants industry)
February 1, 2005... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT Air Products Polymers, Flexcryl[R] acrylic-based polymers (U.S. Lehigh Valley, PA and Canada) The Dow Chemical Co., Epoxy resins (North America)...

Growth opportunities: what are they and where can you find them?(Strategic Solutions)(adhesives and sealants industry)
February 1, 2005... During periods of business contraction, it is customary for companies to pull in the reins on their spending. Management starts asking the question: how much do we have to cut to make it to the end of the month, or the end of the quarter? This...

Review: 2004 Beijing World Adhesive Conference.
February 1, 2005... The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing, China October 20-22, 2004 Organized by: China National Adhesive Industry Association Theme: Innovation and Future of the World Adhesives Industry Three Content Focus Tracts: Suppliers, Adhesive...

Ask the expert.(acrylic-based emulsion shortage )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Q The recent acrylic-based emulsion shortage has put me in a bind. Are there any alternatives that I can use? A As a manufacturer of acrylic and vinyl acrylic emulsions, Air Products Polymers has experienced these monomer shortages as well....

Important characteristics of several common adhesive tests.
February 1, 2005... A variety of test methods are used to indicate the strength of joints bonded with adhesives. These tests have been developed for a variety of needs ranging from the apparently simple, such as stickiness or tack of pressure-sensitive adhesive,...

Science fiction hits the laboratories: 3-D digital engineering is being used in a variety of applications and is impacting the world in ways never imagined.
February 1, 2005... The CBS television series "CSI" ranks among the most popular shows in America. So popular, in fact, that several iterations of the show have been created to satisfy public demand. While the popularity of CSI is not a surprise, what may be...

Flow control: rheological properties of structural and pressure-sensitive adhesives and their impact on product performance.
February 1, 2005... Rheology is the branch of science dealing with the flow and deformation of materials. Rheological instrumentation and rheological measurements have become essential tools in analytical laboratories for characterizing component materials and...

Will the real Six Sigma please stand up?
February 1, 2005... From its moment of inception, Six Sigma was considered revolutionary. The six original pioneers who implemented the methodology at Allied Signal--the only true Senior Master Black Belts--vowed that the system would unearth inefficiencies in...

Low-viscosity phthalates: for flexible packaging polyurethane adhesives.
February 1, 2005... Liquid polyurethane adhesives have been used for laminating flexible films, foils and paper in the flexible packaging (FlexPack) industry for over 30 years. This class of adhesives includes waterborne, solventborne and solventless adhesives,...

RPM improves direct materials purchasing using enterprise software.(Case Study)
February 1, 2005... A world leader in specialty finishes with more than 30 separate business units, including well-known brands such as BONDO, Zinsser and Dryvit, RPM needed a technology solution that would allow it to continue improving its purchasing practices....

UV-curable adhesive: Epoxies, Etc ...(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... UV 60-7016 is a new one-component, ultraviolet curable adhesive engineered with features that will satisfy many demanding production requirements. This acrylated urethane polymer system provides a quick cure, outstanding bonds, impact...

Epoxy system: Master Bond Inc.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... EP41S-4 is a two-component epoxy system that offers outstanding resistance to organic solvents. It can withstand prolonged exposure to methylene chloride and other chlorinated solvents, fuels, alcohols, esters and strong oxidizing acids. EP41S4...

Epoxy adhesive: Tra-Con.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Tra Bond 8-2 is a resilient epoxy adhesive designed to adhere to difficult to bond metals. such as brass, silver, copper and gold. It has superior thermal conductance eight times that o[ an ordinary unfilled epoxy. Its high viscosity and...

Silicone sealing tape: Tyco.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Nashua[R] Stretch & Seal Silicone Sealing Tape creates a permanent, watertight seal For easy repairs, and can be applied in wet conditions. It can be used to repair and seal pipes, electrical wires, hoses and other items. This versatile product...

Canister adhesive: Westech Aerosol Corp.(Formulated Adhesives)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... WT-HSEA is a new, environmentally safe, high strength canister adhesive that applies evenly in a fine spray for a smooth application with every use. This new product provides the strength and temperature of Westech's award-winning WT HSCI3...

Fan width control: Asymtek.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... This company offers the Laser Fan Width Control option, to provide closed-loop monitoring of the conformal coating process. Fan width is important to monitor in order to ensure consistent, repeatable coating patterns. The Laser Fan Width...

Dual-shaft mixer: Charles Ross and Son Co.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A new Dual-Shaft VersaMix design incorporates a special helical agitator and high-speed dispersion blade For improved axial and radial turnover of materials being mixed, as well as high product shear. The helical agitator is designed for bi...

Cartridge valve: I&J Fisnar Inc.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The CV629 is a pneumatically operated valve designed for dispensing all types of fluids, such as solvents, oils, silicones, glues, UV adhesives, inks, etc. This valve is designed For use with a valve controller and reservoir tank. The model...

UV spot-curing systems: Integrated Dispensing Solutions Inc.(Equipment)(ultra violet)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Sun Spot is a high-intensity, compact UV light curing system with a vertically mounted long-life mercury lamp, separately replaceable elliptical reflector and filtered input long life light guide. The system weighs less than 7.5 lbs and its...

High pressure/high temperature cell: Malvern Instruments.(Equipment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The new HPC 300 High Pressure/High Temperature Cell can be mounted directly onto Bohlin CVO, CVOR and Gemini rheometers. The cell is designed to enable rheological measurements under conditions that simulate fluid processing, and extends the...

Sanitary mixers website: Charles Ross and Son Co.(Resources)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A new website highlighting Ross' capabilities and equipment offerings has been launched at www.sanitarymixers.com. Specifications that define a mixer built for a sanitary application reflect a combination of industry standards and the mixing...

Website: Dow Oxygenated Solvents.(Resources)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... This company has expanded its presence on the Internet with a new website. www.dowsolvents.com. The site is designed to provide formulators with quick and easy access to the information they need to specify Dow products, including application...

Medical device brochure: Henkel Corp.(Resources)
February 1, 2005... Solutions that Cure: Adhesives for Medical Device Assembly is a 12-page brochure that overviews Loctite[R] medical device adhesive technology, products and applications. The literature also provides information on the company's diversified and...

E-Commerce Directory.(Directory)
February 1, 2005... ACCUMETRIC, LLC www.accumetricinc.com Boss[R] Products has all of your adhesive and caulking needs. Accumetric also does contract/private label packaging. BANDIT MACHINE INC. www.banditmachine.com Adhesive dispense...

Ask Dr. Dave.(Adhesives)
February 1, 2005... QUESTION: We are interested in formulating an epoxy adhesive to act as an electrical insulator for high-temperature thermal controls. Can you offer any guidelines? ANSWER: A number of epoxy monomers and hardeners are available. For your...