Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from July 2007

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from July 2007

Correction.(Correction notice)
July 1, 2007... In the May article "Corona Surface Treatments and Bonding with Silicone Adhesives," p. 34, Figure 1 should be attributed to the Primers section of the article. Figure 3 should be attributed to the Silicone Adhesives section of the article. ...

Angus Chemical Co.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... ANGUS CHEMICAL CO., Buffalo Grove, IL, has announced the construction of a research and development manufacturing plant to assist in the scale-up and validation of next-generation nitroalkane-based products. Located on the ANGUS manufacturing...

Applied Products Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)(Applied Products Inc. acquired Caldex Enterprises)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... APPLIED PRODUCTS INC., Minnetonka, MN, has announced the acquisition of Caldex Enterprises, a California-based company established in 1977 as a custom compounder of natural- and synthetic-based latex products. Applied Products is an assembly...

Ashland Inc., Covington, KY, and Cargill, Minneapolis, have agreed in principle to create a new joint venture devoted solely to the development and production of biobased chemicals.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... ASHLAND INC., Covington, KY, and CARGILL, Minneapolis, have agreed in principle to create a new joint venture devoted solely to the development and production of biobased chemicals. The venture expects to provide global manufacturing and...

Cognis.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... COGNIS, Monheim, Germany, has announced a successful company refinance of approximately 1.65 billion. Interest savings for the company will be approximately 60 million per year. Including the benefit of having no scheduled amortization, the...

Dow Automotive.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... DOW AUTOMOTIVE, Auburn Hills, MI, has been selected by Renault and Nissan as a preferred supplier of body, trim, and paint shop products under their Lead System Supplier (LSS) program. This increases Dow Automotive's presence at Renault and...

Dow Polyurethanes.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... DOW POLYURETHANES, Midland, MI, has announced the completion of its acquisition of British Vita's polyurethane systems business, Hyperlast Ltd. The Hyperlast acquisition includes elastomer systems enterprises in the UK and North America, as...

Dymax Corp.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... DYMAX CORP., Torrington, CT, has announced the acquisition of Crosslink Technologies of Fort Wayne, IN, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance structural adhesives, sealants, coatings, and dispensing equipment. The acquisition of...

Grace Darex[R] Packaging Technologies.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... GRACE DAREX[R] PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES, Cambridge, MA, has announced plans to introduce its coatings products to the U.S. food and beverage packaging industry, adding these products to its can and closure sealant lines currently available in the...

Henkel Corp.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... HENKEL CORP., Dusseldorf, Germany, has announced that its new Loctite[R] 3508 Cornerbond[TM] underfill system was recently honored with two prestigious industry awards presented during the Nepcon China/EMT China event, held April 23-27 in...

Lanxess Corp.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... LANXESS CORP., Pittsburgh, has named ChemPoint.com as an authorized distributor for the group. ChemPoint.com will now distribute BIOCHEK[R] industrial preservatives, TEKTAMER[R] commercial microbiocides, METASOL[R] commercial...

Lauren Manufacturing.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... LAUREN MANUFACTURING, New Philadelphia, OH, has announced the dedication of additional operations to its production of thermoplastic and other flexible and rigid materials. The expansion complements the company's well-developed polymer...

Myers Engineering.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... MYERS ENGINEERING, Bell, CA, has added the following companies to its roster of regional representative firms: Clayton Associates, Dallas, will cover Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas; E.W. Kaufman of South Hampton, PA, will cover eastern...

The Nano-Terra Co.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... THE NANO-TERRA CO., Cambridge, MA, has announced a multi-year development and licensing agreement with 3M that is designed to bring to market innovative, nanotechnology-based products and solutions made possible by the groundbreaking, molecular...

Plasticolors Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... PLASTICOLORS INC. recently completed a 4,200-square-foot laboratory expansion at its Ashtabula, OH, headquarters. In addition, the company has increased capacity in the area of ultraviolet (UV) stability testing by investing in additional...

RPM International Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. has reported record sales, record net income and record diluted earnings per share for its fiscal 2007 third quarter ended Feb. 28, 2007. Strong sales momentum in the company's larger industrial segment continued, while...

Sartomer Co.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... SARTOMER CO., Exton, PA, has announced plans to open a new 3,832-square-foot technical center and office space in Yokohama, Japan, in December of this year. The facility will house Sartomer Japan, which opened in 2005 and is part of the...

Sealock Ltd.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2007... SEALOCK LTD., Andover, Hampshire, UK, has announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Krystal Norpol Sp z.o.o., a manufacturer of adhesives for the print and packaging industries, as well as other markets. Founded in 1993, Krystal...

Reichhold Inc.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... Reichhold Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC, has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for the Mexican national chemical industry association La Associacion Nacional de la Industria Quimicais (ANIQ). For the 2007-2009 period, Finance...

American Welding Society.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... CASSIE BURRELL, a 15-year veteran of the American Welding Society (AWS), has been promoted to the position of Deputy Executive Director. In her new role, she will manage Certification and Publication Services in addition to her current...

Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc., Bethesda, MD, has named ERIN A. CARR as its new marketing specialist. Carr, a graduate of Northwood University with a master's degree in public communication from American University, assumes...

Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC.(PEOPLE)(appointment of David Dumbleton)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC, Chicago, has introduced DR. DAVID DUMBLETON as a senior technical consultant for the newly created Atlas Consulting Group. Dumbleton will lend his expertise in environmental durability and performance to a...

BASF.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... BASF, Florham Park, NJ, has appointed DR. HERBERT EXNER as business director for Diols and Derivatives in its Intermediates Regional Business Unit in North America. Since joining the company in Ludwigshafen, Germany, in 1991, Exner has held...

Logotech Inc.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... Logotech Inc., Fairfield, NJ, has promoted LESLIE GURLAND to president of the company. Gurland, who joined Logotech in 2001, previously served as vice president. She also served as general manager of Logotech's sister company, CLP Packaging...

Ashland Inc.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... DAVID K. JONES has been named to a newly created position as director of bio-products for Ashland Inc., Dublin, OH. Jones joined Ashland in 1984 as a product development chemist in Specialty Polymers & Adhesives. He then progressed through...

ANGUS Chemical Co.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... KAREN KAY has been named site leader for ANGUS Chemical Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Co., at the company's flagship manufacturing plant in Sterlington, LA. In addition to her site leadership role, Kay also assumes the...

SI Group Inc.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STEPHEN J. LARGE has been appointed president and chief operating officer (COO) of the SI Group Inc., Schenectady, NY. A veteran of the chemical industry, Large will be the seventh president of SI Group in its...

Grace Darex.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... WILLIAM MASTERSON has joined Grace Darex, Cambridge, MA, as marketing manager of the company's Can Sealants business. In his new position, Masterson will be responsible for marketing activities in the Grace Darex can sealant, cover drum and...

Reynolds Industries Inc.(PEOPLE)(appointment of John Menzel)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... JOHN MENZEL has joined Reynolds Industries Inc., Fort Mill, SC, as an aftermarket sales coordinator. Menzel graduated from Ashland University with a degree in business administration. After 10 years in the hospitality business, working for such...

Dow Chemical Co.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI, recently announced the executive terminations of PEDRO REINHARD, a senior advisor and member of the Dow Board of Directors, and ROMEO KREINBERG, an officer of the company. Reinhard and Kreinberg were involved...

Mike Villardi.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... MIKE VILLARDI has joined the HOCKMEYER staff as the lab manager of its Elizabeth City, NC, office. Villardi brings with him more than 20 years of lab experience, and has an extensive background in the use of dispersing and milling equipment in...

Novagard Solutions.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Tim Zobrist)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Novagard Solutions, Cleveland, has named TIM ZOBRIST as its North American sales manager. In his new position, Zobrist will be responsible for OEM windows, the aftermarket construction group and the Pro Construction division, targeting the...

Price adjustments.(COMPANY NEWS)(Statistical table)
July 1, 2007... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE BASF, Charlotte, NC Acronal[R] styrene-acrylic 2-4 cents/wet lb latex products and Butofan[R],...

Calendar.(COMPANY NEWS)(Conference news)(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... SEPTEMBER 2007 9-11 TRFA 2007 Annual Meeting; The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association; Hyatt Regency Savannah; Savannah, GA; (630) 942-6596, www.trfa.org 11 SOCMA Member/Guest Golf Tournament; Synthetic Organic Chemical...

A new spin: LANXESS Corp. opens new tech center.(FOCUS ON)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Three North American business units of LANXESS, Pittsburgh, have been consolidated under one roof with the opening of the LANXESS Technology Center. The center features a variety of advanced technical capabilities...

Ionic times.
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ionic liquids are a hot topic in scientific research. They have been discussed as revolutionary materials offering a unique set of properties. BASF's BASIL[TM] technology involves ionic liquids, and solves a common...

A new generation of hot-melt sealants.
July 1, 2007... Always looking for ways to improve productivity and quality, manufacturers are turning to sealants as an alternative to bolts, screws, and rivets that often loosen, leak or corrode over time. In the past, traditional sealants were unable to...

A quality process: selecting the right adhesive processing equipment for improved quality control.
July 1, 2007... In a manufacturing environment, adhesive dispensing equipment can be instrumental in achieving excellent product quality. By selecting the right equipment, manufacturers can enjoy superior process efficiency, minimum waste and...

Green packaging.
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Continental Packaging Solutions has introduced "green" packaging in the form of PLA. Polylactic acid (PLA) is a corn-based material that can be turned into compost at commercial composting facilities. The...

The equipment purchase process: a 12-point checklist to achieve optimum success for your project.
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For companies new to the packaging equipment ordering process, a short checklist can simplify the steps needed to order liquid filling equipment. As users graduate from manual filling to an automatic process, a flow...

Business barometer: new Global Business[TM] Confidence Index provides an economic indicator for international trade.
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Global Business Confidence Index, a newly developed indicator of confidence among international business decisionmakers, may become a useful forecasting tool for business leaders involved in international trade,...

Cost of lead-free solder materials: a research report by the IPC solder products value council.(Electrical/Electronic: ENDUSER)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] European implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directives, coupled with the adoption of lead-free soldering by Japan's electronics...

RoHS compliance and Pb-free capability: one and the same?(Electrical/Electronic: ENDUSER)(Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RoHS compliance and lead-free capability: are they the same? Absolutely not. Though many in the industry would say an RoHS-compliant product ensures lead-free process capability, nothing could be further from the...

Green surfactant: Loos & Dilworth Inc.(RAW MATERIALS)
July 1, 2007... This company offers newly developed Atlas G-1205 from CRODA Inc., a low-foaming, derivative rosin for use in thermoplastic or elastomeric water-based systems to impart strong carboxyl functionality and compatibility with anionic and cationic...

Aqueous dispersion: SolVin SA.(RAW MATERIALS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... SolVin has announced the availability of a brand new polyvinylidene chloride aqueous dispersion grade called Diofan[R] P 510 for the manufacturing of anticorrosive and protective paints. Diofan P 510 is used in the formulation of...

Coalescing agent: Velsicol Chemical Corp.(RAW MATERIALS)
July 1, 2007... Velate[R] 375 is a new generation, low-VOC coalescing agent for waterborne paints and coatings. This product is ideal for manufacturers who require equivalent or better performance than other low-VOC coalescents currently available. Velate...

High Bond Tape: CS Hyde Co.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2007... UHMW High Bond (HB) Tape has all the benefits of strong, slippery, abrasion-resistant UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight) polyethylene tape, plus a super-high bond adhesive. UHMW High Bond is an excellent choice for difficult-to-bond,...

Wood adhesive: Celanese.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2007... Celanese Corp. has announced the commercial launch of a new D4-rated, ready-to-use, PVAc-based wood adhesive that delivers performance in challenging outdoor environments. Mowilith[R] LDL 1400 W is suitable for window frames and other demanding...

High bond tape: Pres-On Products.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pres-On now offers OEMs its new PHB3000 translucent acrylic pressure-sensitive tape, designed to provide a uniform high bond between virtually any substrate, including intricate shapes, glass and other clear...

Sealant: Rollprint packaging products.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2007... Proprietary Allegro[R] T sealant from Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc. offers a high-performance, cost-effective way to seal to uncoated Tyvek[R] yet retain the features of a coated product. Allego T technology provides an ideal solution for...

Epoxy syringes: Adhesive Packaging Specialties Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Packaging for reactive adhesives, sealants or resins is now available in small, two-part epoxy delivery systems that allow a minimal amount of material to be dispensed at one time. Dual syringes provide on-demand...

Dispensing system: Asymtek.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2007... The Axiom X-1030 Series dispensing system was designed for selective jetting of traditional flux, no-clean solder fluxes and other precise coating applications. Available in single- or dual-lane configurations, the closed-loop X-1030 dispensing...

Solvent recovery still: CB Mills.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2007... The RHS-850 solvent recovery still produces 350-500 gallons per hour of clean solvent. The RHS-850 features all of the standard features of its RHS siblings but meets the demands of the higher-volume solvent user. Standard features include: hot...

High shear mixer: Charles Ross & Son Co.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The new model 400DL high shear mixer is an inline design for use in laboratory and pilot plant development efforts. The 1-3/8" diameter rotor is driven by a powerful 1 HP motor at speeds of up to 10,000 rpm. All wetted surfaces are constructed...

Diaphragm valve: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Model DV509-UV-LF is a diaphragm action valve designed for UV resins. The wetted chamber is compatible with low-to-medium viscosity UV materials. The valve is high cycling--rated at 200 cycles a minute--and its...

Dispensing valve: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anaerobic resins are acrylic base formulations that can be formulated to alter the adhesive strength of a final assembly, providing greater or lower bond strengths. The most common application for anaerobic resin is...

Gun drivers: Nordson Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2007... The new LogiComm gun driver from Nordson[R] Corp. is a high-performance electric gun driver supporting all Nordson electric guns. The flexible design supports applications across the packaging, nonwovens, and paper and paper converting...

Digital dispenser/controllers: OK International.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The microprocessor-driven, fully digital DX-350 series dispenses precise fluid volume with consistently high accuracy and repeatability. The new, feature-rich series is comprised of the DX-350 and the DX-355...

Color Change Valves: Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2007... This company's new line of Color Change Valve assemblies includes No-Drip[R] fluid valves for color control. The Color Change Valve assembly consists of two or more color valves and a flush valve that allow colored fluids to merge into one...

Hydrofoil mixing impeller: Sharpe Mixers.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Sharpe HYFLOW 218 Impeller features a hydrofoil-style, 4-blade design with tapered blades that have a narrow, low-pitch section nearer the hub where it moves slower. Producing maximum flow per unit horsepower,...

Automotive LIMS: Shin-Etsu Silicones Of America Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2007... In conjunction with the evolution of its LIMS[TM] (Liquid Injection Molding System) silicones line, this company recently introduced its KE2014-KE2018 Series Automotive LIMS products for advanced automotive applications. The series is...

Circulation attritors: Union Process.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Union Process Circulation ("Q") Attritors are an ideal choice for difficult-to-grind-and-disperse materials where a very narrow particle size distribution and good temperature control is required. Large quantities of...

Product brochure: Ametek T&CI Americas.(RESOURCES)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... This company has produced an 18-page brochure that covers the full range of Lloyd Instruments[R] single- and twin-column universal materials testing machines, software and applications solutions, as well as its Davenport[TM] plastics and...

Product catalog: The Flexaust Co. Inc.(RESOURCES)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Flexaust's Flexible Hose, Ducting and Accessories Catalog introduces 10 new products: self-extinguishing hose; wire-reinforced PVC hose; polypropylene A/C defroster hose; thermoplastic rubber coated; non-woven, wire-reinforced polyester fabric...

Updated website: PolymerOhio.(RESOURCES)
July 1, 2007... PolymerOhio has announced a new and improved website that offers valuable resources for Ohio's rubber, plastics, sealants, adhesives, paint, and advanced materials industries. The site serves as a portal into many programs and opportunities...

Product catalog: Venture Tape Corp.(RESOURCES)
July 1, 2007... Venture Tape Corp. has published a catalog featuring the newest products available for insulation professionals and the mechanical insulation industry. The catalog contains VentureClad, VentureWrap and other products for any insulation...

Adhesive Packaging Specialties, Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3PAK[TM], a new approach in disposable adhesive kits. Adhesive Packaging Specialties has introduced its 3-PAK[TM] component packaging, a disposable kit capable of holding three liquids or a powder and two liquids....

Merlin Packaging Technologies Dual Cartridge Systems.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 1, 2007... These systems are designed primarily for 1:1, 2:2, 4:1 and 10:1 parts-by-volume ratios. Capacities range from 50ml to 1500ml. Cartridges may be used at different times while only replacing the static mixing nozzle. System advantages: precise...

SEMicro Division--M.E. Taylor Engineering, Inc. PATTI Coatings Adhesion Tester.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PATTI adhesion testers provide accurate, quantitative measurement of the pull-off strength of your paint, adhesive or coating. A patented, self-aligning system uses compressed gas to apply a continuous load to a...

Blending/Dispersion Blades Conn & Co.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Conn Blades are the only blending/ dispersion blades that provide true pumping action for complete material circulation. The ITT style is the most aggressive. The IT style provides the same superior pumping but is...

Dispersion Blades Quickblades, Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Quickblades, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-speed dispersion blades. While offering the standard high-shear dispersion blade, they also offer a variety of uniquely styled impeller blades that have proven to help...

LANXESS--Biocides, Service, and Expertise.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 1, 2007... LANXESS Material Protection Products wants to be your solutions provider. We offer biocides and preservatives for in-can and dry film applications (including VOC-free and low-VOC products); microbiological and regulatory expertise; sales;...

Wingtack[R] Resins Sartomer Company.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New, comprehensive product bulletin provides technical data--including physical and chemical properties--for Sartomer's entire Wingtack resin line, used in pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) and in hot-melt adhesives...

Ask Dr. Dave.
July 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] QUESTION: We are currently manufacturing a phosphoric acid-catalyzed phenolic primer to promote the adhesion of polyurethanes to metallic substrates. We have no problem with carbon steel, but we're having problems...