Michelle Froese

Hexion Holdings Corporation announced that, as a result of its ongoing strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its epoxy-based coatings and composite businesses to Westlake Chemical Corporation. The sale is for approximately $1.2 billion. Hexion’s epoxy business includes epoxy specialty resins, base epoxy resins, and intermediates product lines. It generated…

  White Cap Supply Holdings was recently named the top fundraising team in Atlanta and the number two multi-market team in the U.S. for its support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children. The company serves as a one-stop shop providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, as well as building…

Rivit, a company with 45 years of experience in the distribution of fastening systems, tools, and relate equipment, has released the new, RIV300, ideal for quick, light fastening. The new hydro-pneumatic tool RIV300, featuring a built-in booster, was specifically designed for the application of cartridge rivets. It offers Speedriv, in cartridge, which can hold 24…

ND Industries is a fastener manufacturer and a fully integrated company. This means that it makes the materials, builds the application equipment, and handles all aspects of operations — from formulating custom chemical compositions and coating fasteners to providing advanced in-line inspection, packaging, and delivery services. ND also offers fasteners with pre-applied adhesives, sealants, or…

Screws and bolts are the most commonly used mechanical fasteners. Although similar, and sometimes referred to interchangeably, screws and bolts offer unique features and are ideal for different applications. A screw is an externally threaded fastener, typically used to assemble objects with threads. A bolt, on the other hand, is used to assemble to unthreaded…

Arkema, a diversified material science and chemical company including in the development of adhesives and sealants, has been recognized among the chemicals sector’s global leaders in sustainability, per the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) — improving its ranking to third place in the DJSI World. For the second consecutive year, Arkema is ranked near…

Dymax, global manufacturer of rapid-curing materials and equipment, is introducing its new 2000-MW series of light-curable adhesives, which were specifically developed to address customer requirements and market trends within the rapidly evolving medical-device wearables market.  This new range of structural medical adhesives are the first to pass the ISO 10993-10 for sensitization and irritation. This means…

DAP, a provider to the home improvement and construction products industry, has launched advanced hybrid sealants that outperform silicone and provide maximum performance for every project. Combining the top attributes from conventional silicone and polyurethane technologies, the AMP family of sealants from DAP features superior weatherability and durability. They can be used in extreme temperatures…

Did you know approximately 640,000 metric tons of fishing gear is lost every year, polluting ocean waters and devastating marine ecosystems? For fishers and fisheries, replacing lost fishing gear is costly and income lost to “ghost fishing” is irreplaceable. However, the smart Farallon Buoy by Blue Ocean Gear eliminates these issues, providing real-time tracking and…

WORKPRO Tools, a hand and power-tool manufacturer, is featuring its 20V Lithium-ion Cordless Drill Driver Set — in pink. It is part of its Pink Tools for Hope, a campaign that supports those with and survivors of breast cancer. The high-performance, cordless drill driver is powered by a maximum of 20 voltage and a 1.5AH…