Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from July 2008

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from July 2008

A jam-packed July.(EDITOR'S MEMO)
July 1, 2008... This month we had the privilege of visiting Franklin International's headquarters in Columbus, OH, just outside of our magazine's offices in Powell. Franklin recently restructured its Industrial Division to become Franklin Adhesives & Polymers....

Cabot Corp.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2008... CABOT CORP., Boston, has signed an agreement with the China National Bluestar Group to build a plant to manufacture fumed silica in Tianjin, China. It will be the second fumed silica plant the two companies have built in China. The first was...

Franklin International.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2008... FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL, Columbus, OH, has launched a new company and plant in Guangzhou to be closer to an increasing number of customers in China and the Pacific Rim. As a wholly owned foreign enterprise, Franklin (Guangzhou) Adhesives Co....

Henkel.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2008... HENKEL, Dusseldorf, Germany, has earmarked assistance totaling 150,000 [euro] to help victims of the recent devastating earthquake in China. Working closely with its sites in China, the company is in the process of channeling a large portion of...

Horiba Instruments Inc., Irvine, CA, recently concluded an exclusive strategic agreement with the Qwest Scientific Group, a West Coast-based manufacturer's representative organization for analytical laboratory instruments, to represent their elemental analyzer.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2008... HORIBA INSTRUMENTS INC., Irvine, CA, recently concluded an exclusive strategic agreement with the QWEST SCIENTIFIC GROUP, a West Coast-based manufacturer's representative organization for analytical laboratory instruments, to represent their...

LANXESS.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2008... LANXESS, Leverkusen, Germany, has announced a multi-year tenancy agreement with the University of Western Ontario (U.W.O) Research Park in London, Ontario, which will become the new home for the LANXESS Butyl Rubber Business Unit polymer...

Loparex Group.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2008... MICHAEL WILLIAM APPERSON has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Loparex Group, Willowbrook, IL. He will succeed Pentti Kallio, Loparex Group's CEO since Sept. 2005, who will become a member of the Loparex Group Supervisory...

Venture Tape Corp.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2008... Venture Tape Corp., Rockland, MA, has appointed MICHAEL BUTERA as specialty product manager. In this newly created position, Butera will work closely with consulting engineering firms and supporting distributors, contractors, and fabricators in...

Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP).(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2008... PAUL H. COLONNA has been named chief executive officer for Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP), Kansas City, MO. Colonna has more than 20 years of experience as a business management professional, including the four years he spent as vice...

Henkel.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2008... Henkel, Dusseldorf, Germany, has named THOMAS GEITNER executive vice president of its Adhesives Technologies business sector. Geitner replaces ALOIS LINDER, a 30-year Henkel employee who resigned from office at his own request.

MACtac[R].(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2008... MACtac[R], Stow, OH, has announced the appointment of BARRY C. HANNA as northwestern regional sales manager. Hanna will cover the northwestern U.S., representing MACtac's line of graphic products, including IMAGin[R] digital media,...

Rudolph Bros.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2008... Rudolph Bros., a distributor of adhesives, release agents, potting and coating materials based in Canal Winchester, OH, has announced the addition of ANDREW HELLING to its technical sales staff. Helling is located in the Kansas City area and...

Nynas USA Inc.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2008... Nynas USA Inc., Houston, has announced the promotions of JEREMY KRISKA (to national sales manager, U.S.) and KIRSTY HALLEN (to accounting manager, U.S.). Kriska, who served as a sales executive with Nynas for more than four years, earned a...

Compac Corp.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2008... DON THERRIAULT has been named leader of Technology & Product Development at Compac Corp., Hackettstown, NJ. In this role, Therriault leads all technical and product development activities supporting the overall business strategies of Compac...

Fujifilm Dimatrix.(PEOPLE)
July 1, 2008... FUJIFILM Dimatix, Santa Clara, CA, has promoted MARC TORREY to the position of vice president, Marketing. In his new role, Torrey is responsible for marketing and product planning for all FUJIFILM Dimatix products. He reports to Martin...

Price adjustments.(COMPANY NEWS)
July 1, 2008... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE DATE BASF, Charlotte, Acronal[R] and 5 cents/wet lb June 6 NC Acronal Optive[R] (U.S. and Canada) ...

Garlock honored for environmental leadership.(APPLAUSE)
July 1, 2008... The Rochester Business Journal recently honored Garlock Sealing Technologies for environmental leadership. The company, a leader in fluid sealing technology for more than 100 years, was one of three honorees in the category of Environmental...

Calendar.(Table)(Calendar)
July 1, 2008... CALENDAR JULY 2008 14-18 Adhesive Bonding Professional Training Course; The ChemQuest Group Inc.; North Carolina State University; Raleigh, NC; www.chemquest.com/ ...

Marching toward "green".(STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nearly 1,000 attendees at the 2008 World Adhesives Conference in Miami, FL, listened to global industry leaders discuss challenges and trends within the adhesives industry. The common theme was "Reducing...

Labels in the lead: U.S. label shipments to reach $18.3 billion in 2011.(MARKET TRENDS)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] U.S. label shipments are forecast to increase 5.1% annually to $18.3 billion in 2011. The best opportunities are anticipated for the pressure-sensitive segment, which accounts for the majority of label shipments....

Cytec increases capacity for waterborne alkyds in the Americas.(FOCUS ON)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cytec Industries Inc. has announced plans to increase the capacity for RESYDROL[R] water-based alkyds at the company's Wallingford, CT, production facility. The new capacity will increase Cytec's ability to respond...

Self-cleaning nanotechnology stickies.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Adhesive tapes are ubiquitous in our lives, whether it's on the back of a yellow sticky note, the tape that closes baby diapers, masking connectors on printed circuit boards, or surgical tape in hospitals. Most...

High-tech materials deposition: the new frontier for piezoelectric drop-on-demand inkjet technology.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Imagine manufacturing methods that operate at microscopic scales and are versatile enough to produce flexible printed electronics, photovoltaic structures, flat-panel displays, backplanes, RFIDs, smart tags,...

Polymer progress: new polymer could improve semiconductor manufacturing, packaging.
July 1, 2008... By Michael Mullaney, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, and Polyset Co., Mechanicville, NY, have developed an inexpensive, quick-drying polymer that could lead to dramatic...

Assembly: advances in structural adhesives: an update on the latest news about structural adhesive technology--durable, tough formulations that withstand shock and impact, and bear heavy loads.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Today's structural adhesives are formulated to withstand severe shock, peel and impact forces. They bear heavy loads and provide high shear strength, durability, and toughness, as well as excellent chemical and...

High-performance sealing for plasma: display panel televisions: display screen manufacturer Samsung SDI is constantly on the lookout for innovative products. High-performance sealing helps to maintain its market dominance.(Company overview)
July 1, 2008... In what is looking to be a very auspicious Year of the Rat for South Korean giant Samsung, industry analysts are predicting a massive spike in global demand for plasma display panel (PDP) televisions. This is expected to occur in the run-up to...

A new face, a new identity: Franklin International names new senior vice president, rebrands its Industrial Division.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Larry Owen is no stranger to Franklin International. In his 27 years with the company, he has held several key management positions. He joined Franklin while playing professional baseball with first the Atlanta...

Q & A about polyurethane.(Interview)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Editor's note: This new feature from Bayer MaterialScience, an industry leader in polyurethane chemistry, will provide formulating help to readers. Their team of experts can help you improve green strength and heat...

Distribution channels: a key source of market share and revenue growth.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many companies assume that new products or technologies are the passport to increased market share and revenue growth. But why do so many promising new products fail? What's more, are companies in the midst of a...

Tips for selecting a building sealant.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With so many products to choose from, selecting the right building sealant may seem like a daunting task. Selecting the wrong building sealant, or applying the correct sealant in the wrong manner, can have serious...

Peristaltic pumps: a simple solution for metering corrosive chemicals.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A simple solution for metering corrosive chemicals Hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, sulfuric acid--these are just a few samples of the chemicals used throughout the world in many industries....

Epoxy phenol novolac resin: CVC Specialty Chemicals Inc.(RAW MATERIALS)
July 1, 2008... CVC Specialty Chemicals Inc. recently introduced EPALLOY [TM] 8280, an epoxy phenol novolac resin that provides midrange functionality at a relatively low viscosity. This product is the latest offering in a range of EPALLOY products that...

Fluorosurfactants: Chemguard.(RAW MATERIALS)
July 1, 2008... Chemguard has added three new short-chain fluorosurfactants to the company's existing line of 6-carbon amphoteric, anionic, cationic and nonionic perfluoro products. Available now, amphoteric S-500 and nonionic S-550 and S-559 bring proven...

Preservative: Dow Biocides.(RAW MATERIALS)
July 1, 2008... This company has introduced CANGUARD ULTRA BIT 20 DPG Preservative, an enhanced version and drop-in replacement for CANGUARD BIT 20 DPG. A broad spectrum biocide that does not contain or release formaldehyde, CANGUARD BIT 20 DPG is useful for...

Olefin block copolymers: The Dow Chemical Co.(RAW MATERIALS)
July 1, 2008... This company has announced the availability of nine developmental olefin block copolymers (OBCs) that will be marketed as INFUSE [TM] OBCs upon commercialization. Customers around the world can now purchase large-volume quantities of these...

Hydrogenated NBR: Zeon Chemicals LP.(RAW MATERIALS)
July 1, 2008... Zeon Chemicals has extended the range of its Chemisat product line with the introduction of Chemisat LCH 7272. Chemisat LCH 7272 is an innovative hydrogenated NBR in latex form that offers advanced adhesive properties, with resistance to heat,...

Double-Sided Teflon[R] Tape: CS Hyde Co.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This company has announced a one-of-a-kind product: Teflon (PTFE) Tape with adhesive on both sides (thin to thick gauge). Traditional Teflon Tape is only available with adhesive on one side. CS Hyde Co. has developed...

Aluminum tape: DeWAL Industries Inc.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DeWAL Industries Inc. now manufactures a PTFE-coated foil that combines a thin layer of PTFE with 0.005" thick aluminum foil. The aluminum is coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive silicone adhesive for a sure...

Silicone systems: Evonik Goldschmidt Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2008... This company recently introduced two radiation technology systems for labeling applications for the Latin American market that lower energy costs, significantly reduce production space requirements and provide fewer restrictions on materials,...

Electrically conductive epoxy: Extreme Adhesives.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2008... Extreme A2902 is a silver-filled, electrically conductive epoxy that cures at room temperature, making it ideal for providing "jumper wire"-like connections and cold soldering between heat-sensitive materials for a range of electrical repairs....

Complete dispensing catalog.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 1, 2008... EFD, Inc. has released a new catalog that provides detailed information on EFD's complete dispensing product line for applying adhesives, lubricants, sealants, solder pastes and other assembly fluids in accurate, repeatable amounts. Controlled...

Mettler Toledo.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
July 1, 2008... METTLER TOLEDO offers many analytical solutions in the quality control of polyols and isocyanates, such as acid/base balance, molecular weight, total and hydrolyzable chlorine, and specific gravity. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Contact:...

Silicone adhesives: FLEXcon.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2008... FLEXcon has announced the SA6000 Series of tacky silicone adhesives, which offer the ease of use of acrylic adhesives but with silicone adhesive's performance in extreme temperatures. These products are ideal for high- and low-temperature...

Construction Adhesive System: Henkel Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2008... For assembling light-gauge steel structural building components, the Loctite [R] Adhesive Connection System combines a durable, high-strength structural adhesive and dozens of pneumatic pins to safely assemble shear walls, roof/floor trusses,...

Subfloor Adhesive: ITW TACC.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2008... LUMBER LOCK G Subfloor and Construction Adhesive provides durable, weatherproof bonds, adhering to wet and frozen lumber while helping keep job sites clean with low-splattering performance. This product also meets SCAQMD Rule 1168 air quality...

Fluorosilicone adhesive/sealant: Nusil Technology.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2008... This company, a manufacturer of silicone-based materials for healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics, has launched an extension to its line of adhesives/sealants. FS3-3730 fluorosilicone adhesive/sealant is a one-part, fast-curing,...

Acrylic Adhesive: Pres-On.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pres-On recently introduced its new FFVSA Acrylic Adhesive to help OEMs and assembly operations improve productivity and end-user satisfaction. Immediately available on standard rolls of 180 yards in length, FFVSA is...

UV-resistant facing: Venture Tape Corp.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
July 1, 2008... Venture Tape Corp. has introduced VentureWrap 1555W/U, a white, zero-perm, UV-resistant facing that can be used as a sealant inside ductwork or as a low-temperature vapor barrier on freezer walls where permeability is a concern. It is also used...

Dispensing system: Asymtek.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... This company has announced the introduction of its new Spectrum [TM] S-822 dispensing system with dual-shuttle stages to increase the productivity achieved in such processes as chip scale package (CSP) underfill and other advanced electronics...

High Speed Disperser: Charles Ross & Son Co.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This company's new High Speed Disperser is designed for vacuum operation and includes a self-contained vacuum pump/condensate recovery system. A 5-HP motor drives the mixer, and the speed is changed by means of a...

Flow Transmitters: Clark Solutions.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... ClarkSonic Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters are ideal for measuring flow rates of acoustically conductive liquids, including most clean liquids and many liquids with entrained solids. ClarkSonic Model CSLFC Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters are designed...

Cabinet oven: Grieve Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] No. 1002 is an electrically heated, 500[degrees]F (~260[degrees]C) cabinet oven currently used for various laboratory test procedures. Workspace dimensions measure 20"W x 20"D x 20"H. 8KW are installed in Incoloy...

Viscosity test instrument: Lloyd Instruments.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... This company has launched its new Davenport [TM] PETPlus Intrinsic Viscosity Measurement Instrument. This new compact stand-alone instrument offers significant benefits for determining the intrinsic viscosity (IV) of moisture-sensitive PET...

Dispensing system: MIXPAC Equipment Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MIXPAC Equipment Inc. has announced the introduction of its DX dispensing system for applications in the electronics industry. The DX includes a mobile hand-held dispenser with a refill station, providing a versatile...

High solids pumps: Moyno.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Moyno, Inc. offers high solids handling pumps for critical application in the biofuels industry. These high-performance pumps dramatically reduce the costs of transferring biomass slurries and DDGS by-products when...

Powder Spray Booth: Nordson Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new compact Excel 3000 [TM] Powder Spray Booth from Nordson Corp. provides users with the performance capability to meet varying production requirements in a smaller overall footprint. This latest investment in...

Viscometer/Rheometer: Rheosense Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... This company has announced the availability of its new precisely micro-fabricated VROC [TM]. This "Viscometer/Rheometer-on-a-Chip" technology allows microliter-size samples to be used for high-resolution, accurate and repeatable viscosity...

Shot meter: Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.'s new Servo-Flo [R] 401 Series servo-motor drive meter system is designed to apply small precision beads and small precisely metered shots of adhesives, sealants or lubricant...

Semiautomatic dispensers: Start International.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TapeDispenser [TM] and LabelDispenser [TM] lines of semiautomatic dispensers from START International include solutions to improve all tape and label placement processes. As a guarantee of how versatile these...

Applicator system: TAH Industries Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
July 1, 2008... TAH Industries now offers the u-TAH [R] Nano [TM] system, the world's first single-use packaging and applicator system to utilize the mechanical, ergonomic, and economic benefits of standard single-component dispensers for mixing and applying...

Digital library: ASTM International.(RESOURCES)
July 1, 2008... ASTM International now offers its entire library of technical information in a digitized format, giving users a dynamic and versatile online resource for the latest technical information. Library features include: 1,200 special technical...

Service provider: Formulator Software LLC Nexreg.(RESOURCES)
July 1, 2008... Formulator Software LLC and Nexreg Compliance have agreed to a venture combining the FORMULATOR software's MSDS development tools with Nexreg's regulatory knowledge and translation skills. This supplies clients of the companies with software...

Website: Henkel Corp.(RESOURCES)(Website overview)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new web site from Henkel Corp., www.useloctite.com, is now available to educate end-users on anaerobic technology in a fun and user-friendly format. For educational purposes, visitors to the site can: review...

Product catalog: ND Industries.(RESOURCES)
July 1, 2008... This company has announced the release of its new Vibra-TITE [TM] User-Applied product catalog and the expansion of the Vibra-TITE product line. The Vibra-TITE catalog is available upon request and includes information on Vibra-TITE products,...

Chemical Thesaurus: Research and Markets LTD.(RESOURCES)
July 1, 2008... The Industrial Chemical Thesaurus, Fourth Edition contains over 75,000 trade name chemicals linked to more than 16,000 chemicals with contact information on more than 5,500 manufacturers that produce these chemicals under their trade names or...

Corporate overview: Sartomer Co.(RESOURCES)
July 1, 2008... Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Co. now offers a completely interactive corporate overview online at www. sartomer.com/CorporateOverview/index. htm. This web-based presentation includes information on Sartomer's full product...

Ask Dr. Dave.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] QUESTION: I typically deal with both epoxy and acrylic systems. Do you have any tips for making my adhesives fire retardant? ANSWER: Fire retardants have historically been based on either inorganic materials or...