ASC announces expansion of member programs and services
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced a significant expansion of member programs and services through the development of a Board-approved 2020 Long Range Plan. Beginning this year and extending through 2020, ASC will be delivering 12 new initiatives that will strengthen the association’s value proposition for member companies.
Grewal new CEO of Plasmatreat North America
Starting in January 2018, Hardev Grewal, 47, has assumed the position of President and CEO of Plasmatreat North America, a specialist in surface treatment solutions with atmospheric and low pressure plasma technology.
New Avalon TPUs for the footwear industry
From Huntsman come two new Avalon TPU grades for applications in the footwear industry. The global TPU supplier introduced the new materials at Simac, the world tradefair for footwear in Milano, Italy.
Arlanxeo launches Keltan KSA EPDM rubbers produced in Saudi Arabia
Arlanxeo has signed an agreement with Saudi Aramco Products Trading company, headquartered in Dhahran, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pertaining to the marketing and sales of EPDM rubber. Arlanxeo will start to supply the new EPDM grades within the first half of 2018 under its own Keltan trademark with the extension KSA, that represents the […]
Bonding soles via digital printing of adhesives
Bonding soles via digital printing of adhesives Atom Lab, the research and innovation business unit of shoe machinery manufacturer Atom, will present a fully-automated process for shoe production for the first time at the Simac Tanning Tech trade fair in Milan, Italy, from 20 – 22 February 2018. At its stand in hall 14, visitors […]
PolyOne to start TPE production in India
PolyOne announced it expects to begin TPE production this summer at its existing facility in Pune, India. The company currently produces there colour and additive concentrates and engineered polymer solutions.
Global price increase for Kraton HSBC products
On 6 February 2018, Kraton announced a general price increase of 250 USD/t for all its HSBC polymers. Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, these price increases will take effect immediately.
Sabic acquires stake in Clariant
On 25 January 2018, Clariant confirmed the acquisition of a 24.99 % equity stake in the company by Sabic. The acquisition of these stakes, which were previously held by the investors White Tale – through Corvex Management – and 40 North, makes Sabic the largest Clariant shareholder. White Tale had previously prevented a proposed USD […]
Lubrizol introduces breathable, microbe-resistant TPU grades
Lubrizol has launched two thermoplastic polyurethane resins for hot melt adhesives (HMAs). The products belong to the plasticiser-free Pearlbond 300 TPU series that stands out for its low activation temperatures and good bonding properties to various substrates.
Richards new head of North American CAS business at Covestro LLC
Aleta Richards will succeed Christine Bryant as head of commercial operations for Covestro LLC’s North American Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties (CAS) business, effective from 1 February 2018. Richards’ appointment follows a recent communication in which Bryant was named the new head of Polyurethanes in North America, effective from the same date. In her new role, […]