Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from October 2006

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from October 2006

An eventful October.(EDITOR'S MEMO)
October 1, 2006... It's that time of the year again--time for the Fall Adhesive & Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) convention! The Fall ASC Convention and Expo is scheduled for Oct. 15-18 in Nashville. ASI is proud to sponsor the Monday morning breakfast,...

Akzo Nobel.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... AKZO NOBEL, Arnhem, the Netherlands, has reported higher-than-expected second quarter revenues and operational earnings driven by Organon (pharma) and the company's coatings business. Operating income, excluding incidentals, was up 9% from EUR...

Applied Manufacturing Technologies Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... APPLIED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES INC. (AMT), a leading supplier of factory automation design, engineering and process consulting services based in Orion, MI, has announced the opening of a new regional office in San Antonio, TX. The new...

Asymtek.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... ASYMTEK received the prestigious Editors' Choice Best Product Award, presented annually by Semiconductor International magazine, for developing the Axiom[TM] dispensing system. Asymtek received the award at a ceremony held July 12 in San...

The Dow Chemical Co.(joint ventures of Dow Chemical Co. and Izolan Ltd.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... THE DOW CHEMICAL CO., Midland, MI, and Izolan have announced the formation of a joint venture company that will provide customer-tailored polyurethane systems products to a growing customer base in Russia. Subject to regulatory and other...

Dow Epoxy.(COMPANY NEWS)(Dow Epoxy Products and Intermediates Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... DOW EPOXY, Midland MI, has announced plans to invest more than $200 million over the next five years in manufacturing and R&D facilities in China. To support continued growth in China and the broader Asian region, the company plans to build a...

Henkel Corp.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... HENKEL CORP., Irvine, CA, has announced plans to broaden its scope in India, thus reaffirming the company's ongoing promise to provide support to its customer base with unrivalled local support and access to the company's immense global...

Huber Engineered Materials.(COMPANY NEWS)(restructuring planned)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Faced with continued pressure from costs and competitive alternatives to Georgia kaolin in the paper market, HUBER ENGINEERED MATERIALS, Atlanta, GA, has announced a restructuring initiative for its Georgia-based kaolin operations....

LORD Corp.(COMPANY NEWS)(LORD Corp. markets the products under its label)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... LORD CORP. has announced that products formerly manufactured and distributed through Metech will now be marketed under the LORD Corp. label. LORD Corp. purchased Metech in 2000. Metech was founded in 1982 and is best known for an extensive line...

Michelman.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... MICHELMAN, Cincinnati, OH, has announced the addition of two new European sales agents for its specialty coatings business line. GWC has been named as exclusive agent in Germany and Switzerland, and Barentz will exclusively represent the Czech...

Society of Women Engineers (Detroit) selects Boven as Distinguished New Engineer.(APPLAUSE)
October 1, 2006... Dow Automotive Development Specialist Michelle Boven has received the 2006 Distinguished New Engineer Award from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Detroit Section. Presented to members who have shown great leadership through SWE and the...

ASC issues polychloroprene rubber update.(APPLAUSE)(Adhesive and Sealant Council)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... According to the summer 2006 edition of The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc.'s newsletter, Catalyst, the adhesives and sealants industry is bracing for the elimination of several key grades of polychloroprene rubber (PCR) as a result of...

NOVA Chemicals Corp., Pittsburgh, and Dietrich Metal Framing, Columbus, OH, have announced the formation of a 50:50 joint venture that will develop and manufacture durable, energy-saving composite construction products and systems.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... NOVA CHEMICALS CORP., Pittsburgh, and DIETRICH METAL FRAMING, Columbus, OH, have announced the formation of a 50:50 joint venture that will develop and manufacture durable, energy-saving composite construction products and systems. The joint...

Schenectady International.(COMPANY NEWS)(Schenectady International Inc)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... SCHENECTADY INTERNATIONAL, Schenectady, NY, has changed its name to SI Group and revamped its logo as part of its centennial year celebrations. The name is the fourth evolution the company has had in its century of business. Started as...

TAH Industries Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)(distribution agreements of TAH Industries Inc. and Nomura Jimusho Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... TAH INDUSTRIES INC., Robbinsville, NJ, recently announced it has signed a Strategic Distribution Agreement with Normura Jimusho Inc. The driving product behind the partnership is the u-TAH[TM] Cartridge, a design that allows up to 280 mL of...

Velsicol Chemical Corp.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2006... VELSICOL CHEMICAL CORP., Chicago, and Wuhan Youji Industries Co. Ltd. have announced the formation of a joint venture to produce and market benzoate esters and polymeric plasticizes in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China. This facility makes...

RAHN.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2006... RAHN has announced the appointments of JOHN BRADDOCK and RETO WEDER to Technical Key Account Management (TKAM) positions for the U.S. and Europe, respectively. In their new positions, Braddock and Weder will oversee selected customer projects...

Nynas.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2006... Nynas, a global leader in naphthenics production headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has named JAY FLINT president of Nynas USA Inc. In his new role, Flint will oversee Nynas USA's operations from the company's Houston office.

Trelleborg Emerson & Cuming Inc.(PEOPLE)(Emerson and Cuming Composite Materials Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Trelleborg Emerson & Cuming Inc., Canton, MA, has announced the additions of DR. GARY GLADYSZ to the position of vide president of Technology and WILLIAM RICCI to the position of R&D engineer as part of a major expansion of its research...

Metech.(PEOPLE)(Greg Melso of Metech join Lord Corp.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... GREG MELSO, a long-term veteran and former vice president of Sales and Marketing for Metech, will serve as the Global Business Development manager for LORD Corp.'s Electronic Boards and Components Industry Group. In his new role, Melso will...

ASI exclusive media sponsor for 2008 World Adhesive Conference and Expo.(APPLAUSE)
October 1, 2006... ASI and The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. have announced that ASI Magazine will be the exclusive media sponsor for the 2008 World Adhesive Conference and Exposition to be held April 20-23, 2008, at the Miami InterContinental hotel in...

Henkel Corp.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2006... Henkel Corp., Irvine, CA, has appointed BHAVESH MUNI to the role of global director of Business Development for India. An 18-year veteran of the electronics industry, Muni has spent the last four years with Henkel fulfilling various sales and...

Association for Manufacturing Excellence.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2006... RALPH KELLER, a longtime leader and innovator in manufacturing processes, has been named president of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), Arlington Heights, IL. Keller was also recently added to the Chicago Manufacturing...

Angus Chemical Co.(appointment)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... MIKE LEWIS has been named regional manager (U.S. and Canada) for the ANGUS Chemical Co., Buffalo Grove, IL, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Co. and Dow Biocides. In his new position, Lewis will be responsible for coordinating all...

Price adjustments.(COMPANY NEWS)(Table)
October 1, 2006... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE Dow Biocides, Glutaraldehyde product 10 cents/lb (North Buffalo Grove, IL portfolio America); 10% ...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2006... OCTOBER 2006 3-5 "Introduction to Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Technology"; Chemsultants International; Mentor, OH: (440) 392 0800, www.chemsultants.com 4-6 International In-Mold Labeling Conference (IMLCON 2006): AWA Conferences, RBS...

The U.S. adhesives industry: current structure and future growth.(STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS)
October 1, 2006... The U.S. adhesives industry experienced a good--not great--year in 2005. ChemQuest estimates that sales increased to $11.6 billion, representing a 6.4% increase over 2004. Since 2001, when the industry experienced its first year-to-year decline...

Resin demand rises: polyurethane resin demand to reach 7.6 billion pounds in 2009.(MARKET TRENDS)
October 1, 2006... Polyurethane resin demand in the United States is projected to rise 2.8% yearly to 7.6 billion pounds in 2009. Expansion will be driven by opportunities in the construction market based on growing demand for building insulation, adhesives and...

ConProTec Inc.
October 1, 2006... Salem, NH-based ConProTec Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of dispensing systems for two-component adhesives. The company's systems are made up of reusable dispensers with disposable plastic cartridges and static mixers, and its...

Franklin International.(Company overview)
October 1, 2006... Established in 1935, Columbus, OH--based Franklin International is today among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants for commercial and industrial applications. Best known for the Titebond[R] brand, Franklin...

MACtac.
October 1, 2006... A leading supplier of pressure-sensitive adhesive materials, MACtac[R] specializes in customer service and progressive product development. The company focuses on partnering with customers and providing solutions to address their unique...

MIXPAC Equipment.(manufacturing activities)
October 1, 2006... MIXPAC Equipment Inc. is an engineering-based company focused on developing an innovative line of refillable dispensing systems for two-part adhesives. Over the past year, the company has been focused on introducing the MIXPAC DX System to the...

ASI honor roll.(Adhesives & Sealants Industry)(Company rankings)
October 1, 2006... This issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings you our first annual listing of the world's top manufacturers of adhesives and sealants. Company rankings are based upon global adhesive and sealant sales for the year ending 2005....

Silicone PSAs: trends in the east and west.(pressure-sensitive adhesives)
October 1, 2006... Market research suggests that less than 1% of all tape produced globally is formulated using silicone adhesives. (1) Silicone pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) fill a small but important niche in the world of adhesives. Their properties,...

Survey reveals critical properties of adhesives.(Survey)
October 1, 2006... According to a recent survey of product design engineers and general managers of 245 U.S. firms that manufacture heating equipment, the most critical physical properties of adhesives are high temperature resistance, thermal conductivity, and...

Radiation-curing report.(Report)
October 1, 2006... Global consumption of radiation-cured products in 2005 was 270,000 metric tons (MT), with a value of $2.75 billion. Included in this number are products for coatings, inks and adhesives. According to the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi &...

Enabling innovation in the chemical industry: a novel approach.
October 1, 2006... As markets expand due to globalization, chemical manufacturers are faced with the challenge of meeting the rapidly growing global demand for production at a time when production costs are increasing due to rising feedstock prices. One way for...

Adhesives education.(Curricula of Auburn University, Eastern Michigan University, University of London. Imperial College of Science and Technology and Purdue University)
October 1, 2006... October can be counted on for a few things. First of all, unless you live in a tropical paradise, your beach balls and swimming suits are done for the year. Two: Football is in the air and won't go away until the first week in February. And...

Rheology additives: BYK-Chemie.(RAW MATERIALS)(product information of BYK-Chemie )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... BYK[R]-420 and BYK-425 are rheology additives that are used to adjust the flow behavior in aqueous paints and coatings. BYK-420 belongs to the product family of "liquid thixotropic addives" and is characterized by its easy handling, which means...

Binder technology: Celanese.(RAW MATERIALS)(chemicals )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Dur-O-Set Elite Ultra binder technology improves the wet strength characteristics of nonwovens and other substrates in both water and applications. The R&D advancement behind this product improves wet strength by more than 40% over previous...

Adhesion promoter: Degussa AG.(RAW MATERIALS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... This company has added a ureidofunctional silane adhesion promoter of significantly improved quality to its product range. The percentage of certain byproducts--particularly the ethyl carbamate contained in comparable products --lies below...

Organic colorants: Lanxess Corp.(RAW MATERIALS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Macrolex colorants are used in applications with stringent purity requirements, including the coloration of food packaging such as PET bottles and the coloration of children's toys. Many Macrolex products have been certified by the U.S. Food...

Biodegradable polymers: Polysciences Inc.(RAW MATERIALS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... This company, a leading manufacturer of specialty monomers and polymers for scientific and medicinal research, has announced the release of a new line of novel biodegradable polymers based on copolymers of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyethylene...

Conductive coatings: Acheson.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... This company has announced the availability of Dag[R] EB-023 and Dag EB-030 advanced coatings for lithium-ion batteries, These new products provide highly conductive and tough chemical- and solvent-resistant coatings that withstand the...

Tape: Gorilla Glue.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... This company has announced the launch of a 12-yard roll of "go anywhere" Gorilla Tape. Like traditional Gorilla Tape, the new, smaller version features a reinforced backing, a tough outer shell and double-thick adhesive for gripping smooth,...

Material set solution: Henkel.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... When combined, Hysol[R] QM 1529LS die-attach material and Hysol[R] GR828A mold compound deliver the thin-yet-reliable materials properties necessary to provide a robust material set solution for packages used in today's low-profile products,...

Coextruded adhesive films: Kraton.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Kraton Polymers introduces hydrogenated styrenic copolymers)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... This company has announced two new grades of Kraton G hydrogenated styrenic copolymers. MD6649 and MD6666 create a one-step process that melds the process efficiency of coextrusion with the customized performance of adhesive coating. The new...

Water detection paste: Polysciences Inc.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... SAR-GEL[R] is an easy-to use water detection paste that signals the presence of water by a highly visible color change. It is supplied as a white paste that changes to a bright red color even in the presence of low levels of water. A small...

Epoxy adhesive: TRA-CON.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
October 1, 2006... TRA-BOND F120 is a two-part, fast-cure epoxy adhesive. This medium-viscosity material has a pot life of five minutes, which allows it to gel within minutes at room temperature. F120 is ideal for bonding applications where fast cure and low...

Mix/dispense head: Ashby Cross.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... The DYNA-STAT[R] is a dynamic mix/dispense head that provides consistent, high-shear, high-speed mixing that comes in particularly handy in foam applications. Disposable mix chambers eliminate the need for costly solvent flush used in...

Airless Tips: Binks.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... New 114 Series[TM] Premium Air Assisted Airless Tips are designed for superior spray pattern uniformity that delivers consistent coverage and provides new levels of quality when spraying stain, toner, lacquer, and topcoat applications using...

Vertical Blender: Charles Ross and Son Co.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... This company's Vertical Blender, with a mixing screw that rotates around the periphery of the cone and simultaneously lifts materials from the bottom to the top of the blender, is ideal for the blending of easily degradable solids. In fact, the...

Colloid Mill: Chemineer Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... The Greerco[R] Colloid Mill features an easily adjustable rotor/stator gap feature that allows the end user to quickly change the degree of shear the colloid mill produces. This feature offers significant benefits for research and development...

Dispensing system: ConProTec Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... This company, a leading innovator of two-component adhesive dispensing systems, has announced the availability of its new B System, which consists of a manual dispensing gun, a cartridge and a static mixer, all designed to work together as an...

Dispensing valve: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... The VMP30H is a multipurpose, mini-poppet pneumatic valve designed for controlled dispensing of low-to-high viscosity materials, such as silicones, RTV, epoxy, rubber adhesives, greases and filled materials. The poppet design minimizes surface...

Lab mixer: IKA Works Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... The MagicLAB is a new laboratory mixer that offers seven different mixing technologies, variable speed control and a range of mixing heads that give the user the tools to quickly determine which type of mixer is best suited for their process....

Metering Pump: Moyno Inc.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... The Moyno[R] Metering Pump is available in bare-shaft, close-coupled and motorized configurations, each delivering smooth, metered flow free from pulsations and variations to prevent material waste or mixture imbalance. The Bare Shaft...

Dispensing module: Nordson Corp.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... The Universal UM50 module produces wide hot-melt adhesive patterns to maximize coverage in continuous coating and slow-speed intermittent nonwovens and product assembly laminating applications. The pneumatically actuated 50-millimeter-wide...

Soldering/desoldering systems: OK International.(EQUIPMENT)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... The MFR-DSI and MFR-DSX Systems for desoldering comprise this company's compact benchtop MFR power supply and its innovative desolder gun. Equipped with an internal air pump, MFR DSI is ideal for small manufacturers that do not use compressed...

Centrifugal pump: Pacer Pumps.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... The Series I self-priming centrifugal pump features a polished 316 stainless steel body held together with a stainless steel band clamp. The unique combination of stainless steel body and thermoplastic internal parts enables the pump to...

UV light system: Phoseon Technology.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... The RX Starfire system is designed as a high-intensity UV light "bar" with configurable emitting lengths. The systems are currently available in standard lengths of 75mm (2.95 in.), 150mm (5.9 in.), 225mm (8.86 in.) and 300mm (11.81 in.) with...

Meter dispense system: Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... The Servo-Flo[R] 305 System is a mid-sized shot meter ideal for robotic and automated dispensing applications, such as bonding, gasketing, filling, and sealant operations. The robust positive rod displacement and servo-motor design will...

Pre-cut gaskets: Stik-II Products.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2006... Stik-II's pre-cut gaskets are easy to use and are available in several configurations in stock and custom sizes. Innovative die-cut square and rectangular scissor gaskets can be custom made to fit any specified size opening. Circle gaskets are...

Market study: The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc.(RESOURCES)
October 1, 2006... ASC has re-commissioned DPNA International Inc. to develop its 2005 2007 ASC North American Market Study for Adhesives and Sealants with Global Overview. The study includes North America, with a detailed analysis of the U.S., Canada and Mexico....

PSA market report: Alexander Watson Associates.(RESOURCES)
October 1, 2006... This organization has published a new edition of its successful market report on the North American pressure-sensitive graphic arts market. This new 2006 edition documents the many changes in recent years in this fast-moving market, defining...

Swatchbook: Dewal Industries Inc.(RESOURCES)
October 1, 2006... This company has announced the completion of a new swatchbook filled with an assortment of nearly three dozen high-performance, pressure sensitive tape samples. The swatchbook shows potential customers the special features of DeWAL plasma,...

Release system guides: Dow Corning Corp.(RESOURCES)(Dow Corning Corp introduces Emulsion and Platinums)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Dow Coming has introduced new release system information for its Syl-Off[R] Emulsion, Platinum Catalyzed Release Coatings and Syl-Off Solventless, Rhodium-Catalyzed Silicone Release Coatings. The new guides give users a better understanding of...

Subassembly guidelines: iNEMI.(RESOURCES)
October 1, 2006... iNEMI's High-Reliability RoHS Task Force has published guidelines regarding assembly processes and reliability requirements for RoHS5 and RoHS6 subassembly modules. With the current RoHS exemptions for high-reliability electronics, it is...

Adhesives brochure: National Adhesives.(RESOURCES)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... BONDMASTER[R] Adhesives for Wood Flooring, a new brochure from National Adhesives, explains how wood flooring manufacturers can cut cycle times, reduce rejects and increase production as much as 45%. In engineered residential flooring....

Brochure: Pres-On.(RESOURCES)
October 1, 2006... This company, an innovator in the application of adhesive coated products, has announced the availability of a four-page color brochure containing 45 samples of its most popular adhesive coated materials. The brochure was published to educate...

Strategy book: Productivity Press.(RESOURCES)
October 1, 2006... With their new book, Using Lean for Faster Six Sigma Results: A Synchronized Approach, authors Mark A. Nash. Sheila R. Poling and Sophronia Ward detail a no-nonsense strategy for maintaining the best of both initiatives without diluting either....

Ask Dr. Dave.(Interview)
October 1, 2006... QUESTION: We need an adhesive for sticking a diamond onto a conical iron stick without applying heat. We also need a chemical remover for the adhesive; again, no heat can be used. After the diamond is attached to the stick, it will be cut...