As a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings Henkel Adhesive Technologies is constantly driving sustainability based on its Sustainability Ambition 2030. Aside from optimizing its own footprint in operations and sourcing low-emission raw materials, the business unit aims to lead through technology and drive impact with its diverse product portfolio. Currently, Henkel’s technologies…
Kraton maintains platinum-level sustainability rating for third year
Kraton Corporation, a global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and bio-based products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announced that it has maintained a Platinum award — the highest rating available for its sustainability management system from EcoVadis. “We are thrilled to have received the EcoVadis Platinum rating for our commitment to sustainability, ethics, and…
Valmont Trade welcomes new students as need rises for skilled trade workers
Valmont Industries, a global provider of vital infrastructure and technology, has welcomed 24 new pre-apprentice and apprentice students into its trade program in Jasper, Tennessee. “In Tennessee alone, thousands of skilled trade positions across the industry are open to young professionals,” said Diane Larkin, executive VP of global operations at Valmont. “This demand compounds on…
CRAFTSMAN adds to its cordless tools with new drill and ratchet
Stanley Black & Decker’s iconic CRAFTSMAN brand announced a couple of new additions to its V20* cordless system that help users seamlessly tackle a variety of to-dos all on one battery platform. The latest CRAFTSMAN V20* offerings include a right-angle drill and a 1/4-inch ratchet. The V20* 3/8″ Cordless Right-angle Drill provides the power necessary for a…
IFE announces the 2023 Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional inductees
Fasteners — those unassuming pieces of hardware that keep our buildings, machines, and structures intact — are the unsung champions of stability and reliability. And behind these tiny, but crucial components are visionary leaders and innovators who drive the fastener industry forward. The International Fastener Expo (IFE), currently the largest fastener event in North America,…
New electrically insulative two-component epoxy
Master Bond‘s new EP21LVFL epoxy combines flexibility with a solid strength profile. It’s curable at room temperature with a long working life of 120 to 160 minutes at 75° F for a 100-gram batch, featuring a flowable initial mixed viscosity of 10,000-14,000 cps. The new epoxy generates low exotherm, making it suitable not only for…
New adhesives offer safe bonding for consumer electronic devices
Chemence, Inc. Performance Materials research scientists are committed to solving next-generation bonding challenges for electronics device assembly. This corporate commitment to being a solution provider for the industry has led to the development of a new chemistry platform, KURA-LOW available in some KRYLEX adhesive formulations manufactured by Chemence. Thermal budget is a critical concern when assembling…
Fastener Training Week headed to Los Angeles this December
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced that its renowned Fastener Training Week will next be held in Los Angeles, CA, from December 4th to 8th. It comes on the heels of a sold-out session, so advance registration is encouraged. “We had an incredible full class in Chicago last month and are eager to be on…
A smart-access app that lets users wirelessly actuate latches from a smartphone
Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has launched a new wireless access system featuring the Keypanion app, a revolutionary smart-access app that lets users wirelessly actuate latches from their smartphones. The app replaces physical keys, which can be lost or stolen, with a convenient, intuitive system that is easy to install and…
Avery Dennison launches Volt Tough electrical insulation tapes
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes announced the launch of the newly developed Volt Tough portfolio of electrical insulation tape solutions. This advanced offering of electrically insulative, single-sided film tapes is engineered to address the challenges of insufficient electrical insulation in EV battery packs. “With every major OEM currently electrifying their fleets, engineers are facing new challenges…