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…
New adhesive developed for automotive microlens lighting
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…
Henkel Adhesive Technologies receives sustainability awards
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 appoints new president of the North American region
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,…
Hexion to serve as sponsor of the American Heart Association’s Central Ohio Heart Walk
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 appoints new commercial president of flooring division
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 implementing digital transformation
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…
There’s a growing demand for bio-based adhesives
The adhesives industry is evolving, attributed to the stricter implementation of government regulations for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the ban on toxic chemicals in adhesive manufacturing, and the rising consumer demand for sustainable products. In line with these transformative trends, adhesive manufacturers aim to offer sustainable solutions while moving toward sustainable production and consumption processes…
Master Bond offers new electrically insulative epoxy for medical devices
Master Bond‘s new EP40TCMed is a two-part, room-temperature curing epoxy system that meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 for non-cytotoxicity. It’s thermally conductive, electrically non-conductive and can be used as an adhesive or sealant in various medical and wearable device applications. This toughened epoxy delivers an elongation of 60 to 70%. It has good strength…
Rethinking anchors: How innovation can take the stress out of the labor shortage
Sift through a few headlines, and you’ll likely come across news about labor shortages in several sectors. The trades are not immune. “Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million in 2023,” states the Associated Builders and Contractors. “Labor Shortages Forecast to Persist for Years,” predicts The Society for Human Resource Management. Blame what you will:…