Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from October 2007

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from October 2007

Collano.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... COLLANO, Luzern, Switzerland, has announced a 13.3% increase in sales (CHF 61.8 million to CHF 70 million) in the first half of 2007. The company attributes its development to organic growth underpinned by positive currency translation effects....

Dow Wolff Cellulosics.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... DOW WOLFF CELLULOSICS, Bomlitz, Germany, has announced plans to build a methylhydroxyethylcellulose (MHEC) production plant in Bitterfeld, Germany. The new facility is expected to come on stream in the first quarter of 2009 and will produce...

The Dow Chemical Co.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... THE DOW CHEMICAL CO., Midland, MI, recently declared force majeure for vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) due to essential maintenance of critical plant equipment required at its Texas City, TX, plant. The repairs, which became necessary during a...

GW Plastics.(COMPANY NEWS)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... GW PLASTICS, Bethel, VT, has announced plans to triple the size of its Dongguan, China, manufacturing plant. The company has invested $1.7 million to establish operations in China in response to increased demand for high-precision tool making,...

Glue Dots International.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL, New Berlin, WI, recently announced the relocation of its production facilities from Keighley, England, to East Kilbride, Scotland. The new 14,000-sq.-ft. facility will accommodate production and office staff, with...

Henkel Corp.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... HENKEL CORP., Irvine, CA, has announced plans to expand its distribution team through a strategic partnership with Production Automation Corp (PAC). Under the terms of the agreement, PAC will sell Henkel's full line of Hysol[R], Loctite[R] and...

Imperial Chemical Industries Plc (ICI) recently acquired San Diego-based technology business Advanced Applied Adhesives (AAA).(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES PLC (ICI) recently acquired San Diego-based technology business ADVANCED APPLIED ADHESIVES (AAA), to enable the commercial exploitation of AAA's technologies in the semiconductor and electronic component assembly...

Midwest Chloralkali LLC.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... Chemical distributor MIDWEST CHLORALKALI LLC has announced plans to build a manufacturing plant adjacent to Cargill's corn milling facility in Eddyville, IA, contingent on completion of lease negotiations. A newly formed affiliate of...

Nordson Corp., Westlake, OH, recently acquired TAH Industries, Robbinsville, NJ, a manufacturer of motionless mixer dispensing systems for two-component adhesives and sealants.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... NORDSON CORP., Westlake, OH, recently acquired TAH INDUSTRIES, Robbinsville, NJ, a manufacturer of motionless mixer dispensing systems for two-component adhesives and sealants. Nordson acquired TAH for a total consideration of $45 million,...

Plexus.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... PLEXUS, Danvers, MA, has announced that the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has certified 24 of its industrial and surfacing adhesives as low-emissions products suitable for indoor environments. GREENGUARD certification means that...

Solutia Inc., St. Louis, has appointed Northspec Chemicals Corp., Toronto, as its Canadian Specialty Additives distribution sales representative for Butvar[R] polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resins and aqueous dispersions, as well as for Solusolv[TM] 2075, an ultralow-VOC coalescing aid.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... SOLUTIA INC., St. Louis, has appointed NORTHSPEC CHEMICALS CORP., Toronto, as its Canadian Specialty Additives distribution sales representative for Butvar[R] polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resins and aqueous dispersions, as well as for Solusolv[TM]...

Solvay S.A., Ludwigshafen, Germany, and the Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI, recently announced an agreement to create a joint venture for the construction of a hydrogen peroxide (HP) plant in Thailand.(COMPANY NEWS)
October 1, 2007... SOLVAY S.A., Ludwigshafen, Germany, and the DOW CHEMICAL CO., Midland, MI, recently announced an agreement to create a joint venture for the construction of a hydrogen peroxide (HP) plant in Thailand. Scheduled to be operational in 2010, the...

Todd Burt.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TODD BURT has joined Diba Industries, Danbury, CT, as vice president of Sales & Marketing. Burt will be responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing for Diba's line of custom-engineered critical fluid handling...

Sandra Case.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... SANDRA CASE has joined Dow Reichhold, Research Triangle Park, NC, as a research associate. A doctorate in polymer chemistry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Case has a strong track record in researching and helping to...

Photo Stencil.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Photo Stencil, Colorado Springs, CO, has named KEITH FAVRE as president and CEO. In this role, Favre assumes full stewardship for the company, which was recently acquired by Kachi Partners.

Philip Ford.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PHILIP FORD has joined Troy Corp., Florham Park, NJ, as director of its Wood Protection division. In his new role, Ford will be responsible for the management of Troy business in wood protection technologies and the...

Plasticolors Inc.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... Plasticolors Inc., Ashtabula, OH, has appointed MARK A. PRZYBYSZ as its new chief financial officer. Przybysz is a graduate of Cleveland State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He received an MBA from...

The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2007... The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) has bestowed the title of Honorary Member on DAVID JACKSON in recognition of his years of outstanding service to ASC and the adhesive and sealant industry. After 17 years of service on the ASC Board...

Calendar.(COMPANY NEWS)(Calendar)
October 1, 2007... OCTOBER 2007 2-4 SOCMA Pavilion at CPHI Worldwide; Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association; Fiera Milano Rho; Milan Italy; www.socma.org 3-5 ICE 2007; The Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT); Metro...

2007 state-of-the-industry report.(STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS)(Financial report)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The North American adhesives and sealants industry is heading toward the $15 billion mark in sales revenue. It has been a bumpy ride since the beginning of the new millennium. Manufacturers face multiple diverging...

Industry leaders panel: how top industry execs see green, growth, international business and the future of the industry.(Discussion)(Company overview)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This past June, the ASC gathered executives from top adhesives and sealants manufacturing companies to share their perspectives on key topics impacting the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry. Held in Asheville, NC,...

Driving advances in adhesives & sealants: the trend toward increased efficiency, improved safety and alternative fuels in next-generation vehicles is leading to innovations in adhesive and sealant technologies.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What will be the most popular automotive technology in 2012? Will E85 fuel catch on with U.S. consumers? Will hybrid vehicles trump modern SUVs? Do fuel cell platforms really have a chance at replacing the internal...

Adhesive & Sealants Industry honor roll.(Company overview)
October 1, 2007... This issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings you our second annual listing of the world's top manufacturers of adhesives and sealants. Company rankings are based upon global adhesive and sealant sales for fiscal 2006, unless...

Fresh opportunities for the packaging industry: packaging contains, protects and identifies fresh produce.(Converting/Packaging: END USER)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Current fresh produce sales have been estimated at more than $12 billion annually. This segment of the produce market has increased more than 10% each year from its start, and the United Fresh Produce Association...

Butyl rubber: a primer.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Butyl rubber is a copolymer of isobutylene and isoprene. Simple copolymers are known as "regular" or "clear" butyl rubber, or simply "butyl." When butyl rubbers are modified after polymerization with the halogens...

Styrene Isoprene Butadiene (SIBS) block copolymers improve PSA label adhesive performance.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) used in pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) for labeling are crucial to formulating adhesives with the desired balance of tack, peel and shear adhesion. Applications that require PSAs...

Connecting to information in the electronic age: ASI's integrated marketing channels offer multiple media platforms for information access.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UNDERSTANDING INTEGRATED MARKETING CHANNELS Most simply put, integrated marketing channels encompass all the various platforms that ASI uses to deliver information to you. These include print, the Internet (Web...

High Shear Mixer: Charles Ross and Son Co.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2007... Charles Ross & Son Co. has announced the introduction of a new model to its line of High Shear Mixers. The PM Model incorporates a rotor/stator configuration that promotes dual flow through a special Delta rotor/stator. The higher flow promoted...

Cartridge valve: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2007... Weighing only 4.8 oz (135 gm), the CV 629 cartridge valve is one of the few valves that can be comfortably held in the hand without stress. Suitable for lubricants, silicones and adhesives, it is ideal for manual operations where an operator...

Dispensing robots: I&J Fisnar Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2007... I&J Fisnar Inc. has announced the introduction of a new program of bench top dispensing robots, which are manufactured in accordance with RoHS requirements. The I&J4000-LF maintains the compact style and functionality expected of I&J Fisnar...

Adhesive Packaging Specialties, Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
October 1, 2007... 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. Materials can be packaged in...

Imass, Inc.--Peel Tester.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The ZPE-1100W High Rate Peel Tester provides a computerized, state-of-the-art approach to characterizing pressure-sensitive peel adhesion over a wide spectrum of peel velocities. Rated speeds from 0.04 to 5.0 meters/second (95 to 12,000...

Merlin Packaging Technologies dual cartridge systems.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
October 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...

Conn Co. blending/ dispersion blades.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... 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 gentle enough for...

LANXESS--biocides, service, and expertise.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
October 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;...

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

Ask Dr. Dave.
October 1, 2007... QUESTION: It has been written that sealant should only adhere to two surfaces, not three, and not to the backer. Is this because it creates a neutral air pressure space between the sealant and the backer, giving the sealant more support in case...