As vehicles become increasingly connected and driving is transformed by sophisticated advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, OEMs and component suppliers are increasingly challenged to manage the heat produced by ECU and ADAS components to ensure their performance and reliability. At the same time, there’s a need to produce these components more cost-effectively,…

Univar Solutions Inc., a global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced that it’s expanding its longtime distribution partnership with Dow, the chemical company. With the addition of a wide variety of DOWSIL Silicone Additives and DOWSIL Silicone Resins, Univar continues to strengthen its coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE) and industrial products…

Written by Drew Richards Marketing & Customer Experience Manager Hernon Manufacturing UV curable adhesives offer 100% solid material, near-instant curing times, and immediate use or packaging directly from the assembly line. While significant, these features can only be fully appreciated compared to alternative curing methods. For example, compare the 100% solid material with low-viscosity solvent-based…

Meridian Adhesives Group, a manufacturer of high-value adhesive technologies, has announced the appointment of Vincent Dimino as vice president of global operations. Dimino comes to Meridian with more than 30 years of leadership experience in various operational roles within the chemical and specialty material industry. “Vincent is an exceptional addition to our Meridian team,” said…

Light is considered one of the most important elements of automotive design and differentiation. Microlens arrays are a key player in these developments. They project LED light, which sits behind an extremely short focal length, providing sharp images and individual geometries. These systems are increasingly used as optics in headlights and projection systems due to…

Innovations are boosting sustainability in a range of industries and processes and along the entire value chain. Customers of Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit recently recognized this important positive impact by presenting three prestigious awards for metal pretreatments to the company: The Paint Sustainability Innovation Award from ArcelorMittal The Global Supplier Award from Novelis Best…

Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, announced that it has named Pernille Lind Olsen as president of the North American region. She also serves as the corporate senior VP of Adhesive Technologies Packaging & Consumer Goods, and regional head of Adhesive Technologies, in North America. In her new role as president,…

As part of its ongoing sustainability and wellness initiatives, Hexion will serve as the start-line sponsor of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Central Ohio Heart Walk on August 19th in downtown Columbus. Hexion, is a global producer of adhesives and performance materials. “As a key supporter of the Central Ohio Heart Walk for 15 years,…

Meridian Adhesives Group, a manufacturer of high-value adhesive technologies, has announced the appointment of Ralph Grogan as the Commercial President of the organization’s Flooring Division. This strategic leadership change marks a pivotal moment in the company’s journey as it continues to drive innovation within the flooring sector. Grogan offers a wealth of experience, having spent…

Shurtape Technologies, a manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tapes and consumer products, announced the completion of the first phase of its digital transformation. The company is working with o9 Solutions, a top enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making capabilities. With this implementation, Shurtape is expecting significant forecast accuracy improvements, increased planner…