Adhesives

Dymax Introduces 9803 Low-Shrinkage Cationic Epoxy for Automotive Active Alignment Meets Critical NASA ASTM E595 Low-Outgassing Specifications

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Active alignment is the primary solution for making high-precision image systems manufacturable and feasible in final products, where devices need to align down to micron accuracy.

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  • Active alignment is the primary solution for making high-precision image systems manufacturable and feasible in final products, where devices need to align down to micron accuracy.
  • As our next generation cationic epoxy, 9803 and has improved 85\xc2\xb0C/85% RH resistance, exhibits less overall movement through thermal excursions, and features higher viscosity and thixotropy to maintain bead shape upon dispense.
  • Dymax 9803 meets NASA ASTM E595 low-outgassing specifications making this solution ideal for critical optical components.
  • Major markets include aerospace and defense; medical device; and consumer and automotive electronics.\nFor additional information on Dymax, visit www.dymax.com or call us at 860-482-1010\n'

AirBoss Completes Acquisition of BlackBox Biometrics®, Developer of Blast Gauge® System

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Monday, May 17, 2021

AirBoss Defense Group is a global leader in personal and respiratory protective equipment and technology for the defense, healthcare, medical and first responder communities.

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  • AirBoss Defense Group is a global leader in personal and respiratory protective equipment and technology for the defense, healthcare, medical and first responder communities.
  • AirBoss Rubber Solutions is a top-tier North American custom rubber compounder with 500 million turn pounds of annual capacity.
  • AirBoss Engineered Products is a supplier of innovative anti-vibration solutions to the North American automotive market and other sectors.
  • All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information attributable to AirBoss or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice.

Polyurethane Additives Market - Global Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2021-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 17, 2021

b'The "Polyurethane Additives Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe market was negatively impacted due to COVID-19 in 2020.

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  • b'The "Polyurethane Additives Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe market was negatively impacted due to COVID-19 in 2020.
  • This is slowing the demand for polyurethane additives.\nAccording to the OICA data, the global automotive production declined by around 5% and reached 92,175,805 million in 2019.
  • In the EV30@30 Scenario, in 2030, around 70% of the vehicle sales in China are expected to be EVs.
  • Also, half of the vehicles sold in Europe are EVs, 37% in Japan, 30% in Canada and the United States, and 29% in India.\nAll the aforementioned factors, is expected to drive the global market during the forecast period.\nKey players in the polyurethane additives market include:\n'

Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives in Electronics Market - Global Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts 2021-2026: Continuous Innovation and Development of Advanced Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 17, 2021

b'The "Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives in Electronics Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global polyurethane (PU) adhesives in electronics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5.8% during the forecast period.\nThe demand for PU adhesives in electronics is widely driven by the increased application in automotive industry and growing technological dominance.

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  • b'The "Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives in Electronics Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global polyurethane (PU) adhesives in electronics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5.8% during the forecast period.\nThe demand for PU adhesives in electronics is widely driven by the increased application in automotive industry and growing technological dominance.
  • China\'s production of mobile phones, televisions and computers is the largest in the world.\nBesides, countries such as Vietnam, South Korea, etc., have been benefited due to comparatively lower cost of production, which is considerably driving the domestic electronic production in such countries.\nHence, presence of the strong production base of such end-user industries and growing construction investments have been driving the consumption of polyurethane (PU) adhesives in electronics in the country.\nThe global polyurethane (PU) adhesives in electronics market is fragmented in nature.
  • Some of the key players in the market includes 3M, Arkema Group, H.B.
  • Fuller, Sika AG, and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, amongst others.\n'

Shin-Etsu Chemical Has Developed a New Volatile Silicone Fluid for Personal Care

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Monday, May 17, 2021

b"Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President: Yasuhiko Saitoh) has developed a new type of volatile silicone fluid, the \xe2\x80\x9cKF-4422.\xe2\x80\x9d\nVolatile silicone fluids are essential components that are being used in the development of diverse personal care products, including skin care, make-up and sunscreen products.

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  • b"Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President: Yasuhiko Saitoh) has developed a new type of volatile silicone fluid, the \xe2\x80\x9cKF-4422.\xe2\x80\x9d\nVolatile silicone fluids are essential components that are being used in the development of diverse personal care products, including skin care, make-up and sunscreen products.
  • This product will enhance the sensory feeling of users of various personal care products, at the same time, by combined use with silicone-based film formers, it can add a high water- resistant property.\nKF-4422, the newly developed product, is a high-purity volatile silicone fluid that was developed by replacing a part of a methyl group with an ethyl group in the molecular structure of dimethyl silicone fluid (INCI name: dimethicone).
  • Because it possesses volatility, it provides a light and smooth sensory feel for end-users, which is a special feature of this silicone fluid, and its volatile rate is located in-between that of the existing KF-995 and KF-96L-2CS silicone fluids.\nFurthermore, compared with existing products, the new product features superior solubility with such materials as hydrocarbons and UV absorbers.
  • In the development of personal care products, when endeavoring to enhance sensory use, a delicate difference in feeling is sought after, and thus we expect that the development of this new product and its introduction on the market will lead to a strong positive customer response as a result of meeting their requests.\nShin-Etsu offers a very wide range of silicone products, including silicone fluids, silicone emulsions, silicone gels and silicone powders.

AirBoss Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Founded in 1989, the company operates through three divisions.

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  • Founded in 1989, the company operates through three divisions.
  • AirBoss Defense Group is a global leader in personal and respiratory protective equipment and technology for the defense, healthcare, medical and first responder communities.
  • AirBoss Rubber Solutions is a top-tier North American custom rubber compounder with 500 million turn pounds of annual capacity.
  • AirBoss Engineered Products is a supplier of innovative anti-vibration solutions to the North American automotive market and other sectors.

Global Metallic Powder Coatings Market 2021-2025, by Process Type, Pigment Type, Resin Type, End-use Industry and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

This process creates a more consistent application than dry blended/unbonded one and enables a much better performance once reclaimed.

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  • This process creates a more consistent application than dry blended/unbonded one and enables a much better performance once reclaimed.
  • The consumption of metallic powder coatings in the architectural segment is growing because of its excellent durability and availability of a variety of finishes and colors.
  • Metallic powder coatings for architectural applications include interior and exterior coatings such as facade panels, metal constructions, railings, and window and door frames.
  • Hybrid resins combine epoxy resin with polyester resin to form a powder with many of the same characteristics as epoxies.

Quadex Structure Guard® Passes Greenbook Testing and Is Approved by the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

b'HOUSTON, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vortex Companies, LLC (Vortex) is pleased to announce its workhorse epoxy coating, Structure Guard, has passed the critical chemical resistance (pickle jar) testing, as required by the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, in accordance with Greenbook section SSPWC 211-2.

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  • b'HOUSTON, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vortex Companies, LLC (Vortex) is pleased to announce its workhorse epoxy coating, Structure Guard, has passed the critical chemical resistance (pickle jar) testing, as required by the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, in accordance with Greenbook section SSPWC 211-2.
  • "Passing the Greenbook testing, and subsequent approval in the City of LA, is a not only a big win for the company but great news for our customers as well," stated Mike Vellano, CEO of Vortex Companies.
  • With this acceptance, Structure Guard, a 100% solids epoxy coating is approved for application to brick, concrete and mortar surfaces typically found in underground sewer infrastructure.
  • "Structure Guard is one of only a handful of protective epoxy coating products to be approved for application on such a broad range of substrates," added Brocklyn Stone, Senior Product Manager.

Worldwide Polyurethane (PU) Film Industry to 2026 - Growing Awareness Regarding Health and Hygiene is Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'For decades, polyurethane films have been used in the manufacturing of a unique class of films.

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  • b'For decades, polyurethane films have been used in the manufacturing of a unique class of films.
  • These films are commonly found in medical aprons, geld pads and medical packaging.\nAdditionally, they are used in the manufacturing of liquid & viral barriers, transdermal components, wound dressings, and waterproof-breathable medical textiles.\nThe physical structure and puncture resistance property of the films allow them to act as both liquid and viral barriers, shielding patients and staff from potentially harmful blood-borne pathogens.
  • Polyurethane films are supporting health systems\' efforts to transit to new models of patient-centered care and helping them develop "smart health" approaches to increase affordability and improve quality.\nAsia-Pacific region dominated the global market for polyurethane films.
  • China has one of the largest healthcare sectors across the globe.\nIn 2018, around RMB 82.6 billion (USD 11.95 billion) has been invested in the Chinese healthcare sector which is 78.64% greater than the investment made in the previous year.

Insights on the Polyurethane Composites Global Market to 2026 - Featuring BASF, Covestro and Huntsman International Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'Polyurethane composites are widely used in the transportation industry and are expected to grow rapidly during the forecast period.\nPolyurethane composites are produced using different techniques depending on the application and fiber content.

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  • b'Polyurethane composites are widely used in the transportation industry and are expected to grow rapidly during the forecast period.\nPolyurethane composites are produced using different techniques depending on the application and fiber content.
  • The increase in demand for lightweight and more durable, readily fixable (ready-made) components is expected to drive the market.
  • They are used in window frame stiffeners, the sliding door still frames, lightweight laminate panels, cladding panels and many more.\nAccording to the National Development and Reform Commission, China, the Chinese government approved 26 infrastructure projects at an estimated investment of about USD 142 billion in 2019 which are expected to be completed by 2025.\nThe increasing use of lightweight composites in aerospace applications is expected to drive the market for polyurethane composites because of their no VOC emissions, strength, durability, flexibility and resistance to heat and high temperatures.\nIn union budget 2019-20, India allocated about USD 61.96 billion for the developments in the defense sector.
  • The increase in investments in the defense sector from India is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.\nThe aforementioned factors, coupled with government support, are contributing to the increasing demand for polyurethane composites market during the forecast period.\n'