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AMPP Unveils New Guide to Enhance Pipeline Safety Through Corrosion Control, Aligning with Latest PHMSA Regulations
AMPP published Guide 21569-2024, by SC 15, enhancing onshore gas pipeline safety and integrity in line with PHMSA's new regulations. - April 10, 2024 - AMPP
AMPP 2024: Triumph, Innovation, and Solidarity Define the Annual Conference + Expo in New Orleans
The 2024 AMPP Conference in New Orleans highlighted achievements, resilience, and global industry unity against challenges. - April 06, 2024 - AMPP
AMPP Announces Winners of the 3rd Annual Diversity and Inclusion Grants
AMPP has announced the winners of its 3rd Annual Diversity and Inclusion Grants. - February 16, 2024 - AMPP
AMPP Champions Leadership and Inclusion at 2024 Annual Conference + Expo with Valuing Voices Forum
AMPP aims to provide its members with valuable events designed to empower leaders and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace at the AMPP Annual Conference and Expo. - February 15, 2024 - AMPP
AMPP Welcomes New Board Member to Strengthen Its Commitment to the Transportation Sector
AMPP welcomes Todd Bennett to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. This addition is a key step in deepening AMPP's commitment to the transportation sector. - February 15, 2024 - AMPP
SocoFlame, Inc. (a Subsidiary of Groupe Socomore) Completes Acquisition of the Flamemaster Corporation
SocoFlame, Inc. (a subsidiary of Groupe Socomore) announced that it has closed its acquisition of the Flamemaster Corporation following the completion of its previously announced tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of the Flamemaster Corporation. SocoFlame, Inc. (a subsidiary of... - February 02, 2024 - Flamemaster Corporation
Second Anniversary of Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse Highlights Urgent Need for Corrosion Control in National Infrastructure
On January 28, 2024, the second anniversary of the Fern Hollow bridge collapse near Frick Park in Pittsburgh will be observed, a tragedy that highlighted significant vulnerabilities in America's infrastructure, particularly emphasizing the critical issue of corrosion. - January 28, 2024 - AMPP
AMPP Announces Winners of 2024 Annual Service and Technical Awards
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) revealed the 2024 awardees for its service and technical distinctions. These awards will be presented at the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, scheduled for March 3-7, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana. - January 27, 2024 - AMPP
AMPP Announces Dr. Michio Kaku as Annual Conference Keynote Speaker
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance unveils that well-known physicist Dr. Michio Kaku will be the keynote speaker for its upcoming AMPP Annual Conference + Expo. - December 10, 2023 - AMPP
AMPP Launches Inaugural Giving Tuesday Campaign to Support EMERG Student Outreach Initiatives
The AMPP EMERG Student Outreach Program unveils its first Giving Tuesday Campaign on November 28, aiming to raise funds for the empowerment and support of diverse programs, including scholarships, workforce development initiatives, and educational resources. - November 24, 2023 - AMPP
SocoFlame Intends to Acquire All Flamemaster Common Stock at $19.27 Per Share in Cash
Tender Offer and Merger - October 23, 2023 - Flamemaster Corporation
AMPP Revolutionizes Training with Launch of Industrial Coating Application Training Program
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the leading authority in materials protection and performance, has unveiled its innovative Industrial Coating Application (ICA) Training Program. This program is a flexible and comprehensive solution for training industrial sprayers... - October 15, 2023 - AMPP
Socomore Acquires Majority Stake of Flamemaster
The Flamemaster Corporation announced that on July 18, 2023, Socomore, with whom Flamemaster has various agreements including a joint development agreement, has increased its stake in the company from approximately 22.5% to approximately 73.97%. Socomore acquired about 52% of the outstanding shares... - August 12, 2023 - Flamemaster Corporation
Aculon® Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Ellsworth Adhesives
Aculon, Inc. signs non-exclusive global distribution agreement with Ellsworth Adhesives. The agreement allows Ellsworth Adhesives to distribute Aculon's NanoProof 3 Series, a drop-in replacement series to 3M's Novec electronic grade coatings. - May 18, 2023 - Aculon Inc
AMPP Names Alan Thomas as Its CEO
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a global nonprofit representing more than 32,000 members in the materials, corrosion and coatings industries, announces the selection of Alan Thomas as its new chief executive officer effective April 1. “It is an honor to... - March 02, 2023 - AMPP
AMPP Spotlights Leadership Behaviors That Drive Results at the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) will host an interactive seminar and luncheon concentrated on helping attendees build strong and effective leadership teams that are better equipped to navigate the challenges of today’s rapidly changing business environment. The... - March 01, 2023 - AMPP
AMPP Promotes Tim Gonzalez to Director of Corporate Outreach and Advocacy
AMPP announces the promotion of Tim Gonzalez as the Director of the association’s new Corporate Outreach and Advocacy Program. - February 24, 2023 - AMPP
AMPP Welcomes New Chair of Its Board of Directors
Professor Amir Eliezer, Ph.D., is now chair of the board of directors of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a global nonprofit representing corrosion and coatings professionals and industries in 130 countries. His term began on January 1, 2023. “It’s a... - February 07, 2023 - AMPP
AMPP Appoints New Board Member
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a global nonprofit representing corrosion and coatings professionals and industry, announces the appointment of Steven Meyers to the board of directors. His one-year non-voting term began on January 1, 2023. “The mission of... - January 25, 2023 - AMPP
Life Specialty Coatings Announces Four Waterproof Decking Systems Now Listed in Recent ICC ESR Report
Life Specialty Coatings, manufacturer of interior and exterior coatings announces the inclusion of their AMAC and MC waterproof decking systems to their existing ICC-ES Report 2701. Generally, the ICC report verifies that new and innovative building products comply with code requirements. - April 30, 2022 - Life Specialty Coatings
Aculon, Inc. Welcomes Elizabeth Cambre as Senior Manager, Business Development for the Energy Sector
Aculon, Inc. announced today that Elizabeth Cambre has joined its team as Senior Manager, Business Development. In this new position, Ms. Cambre will oversee the development and implementation of Aculon’s business development for the Energy sector including Oil & Gas to meet the surging demand for Aculon’s nano-enabled coatings and surface modification treatments. - January 19, 2022 - Aculon Inc
Gabriel Chemical Expands Sales Coverage
Gabriel Chemical has experienced substantial growth through introduction of its broad portfolio of products, manufacturing expansions, and the recent acquisitions of Ranbar® and Royce™ businesses. The additional personnel will strengthen customer relationships and ensure customers receive the personalized support that is central to Gabriel’s reputation as a complete solution provider to the coatings, adhesives, and composites markets. - February 27, 2019 - Gabriel Chemical
Estron Chemical Announces Grand Opening of New Innovation and Technology Center
Estron Chemical is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Center for Innovation and Technology located in Calvert City, KY. - October 09, 2018 - Estron Chemical
Tidy Workplace and Precise Dispensing Results from preeflow® eco-PEN450 for Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric, a leading international manufacturer of water and fuel pumps, needed to optimise their dispensing processes to reduce the waste of UV curing material during the application process. A preeflow eco-PEN450 provided the precise dispensing they were after. - September 02, 2018 - Intertronics
WACKER Elastosil ® N9111 Tin Free Silicone from Intertronics Avoids Conflicting Chemistries and Speeds Assembly Time
WACKER ELASTOSIL® N9111 from Intertronics is a tin-free single part RTV silicone adhesive sealant. It is suitable for electronics manufacturing, especially for gap filling, component ruggedisation, and form-in-place gasketing. - August 19, 2018 - Intertronics
Preeflow Precision Dispensing System from Intertronics Improves Quality and Reduces Rejects of Automobile Parts
The automobile manufacturing industry places high demands on suppliers with regard to process reliability, quality and efficiency. To meet these challenges, a preeflow customer had to optimise his application of a two-part sealant to make a form-in-place (FIP) gasket through precision dispensing with the preeflow® eco-DUO600 from Intertronics. - July 28, 2018 - Intertronics
Flamemaster Stock Dividend Annoucement
Stock Dividend - July 12, 2018 - Flamemaster Corporation
New Guidance from Intertronics – How to Specify a Dispensing Robot to Increase Quality and Cut Costs
As selection of a dispensing robot is sometimes a daunting task, Intertronics, a specialist adhesives and dispensing company, has compiled a short piece of guidance on how to specify a dispensing robot. - July 05, 2018 - Intertronics
BAXT Release Innovative New Foam Polishing Head Available Now from Direct Tool Company
BAXT, the new name in the UK’s refinishing consumables market, have just launched a high end foam waffle polishing head named B5 which is already gathering interest from several of leading distributors. - June 20, 2018 - Direct Tool Company
WACKER Signs Up Intertronics for Silicone Distribution
Munich based chemical company WACKER and Intertronics are pleased to announce the signing of a distribution contract under which Intertronics will sell WACKER’s products to customers in the UK and Ireland. - June 20, 2018 - Intertronics
N&M Specialty Chemicals is Offering the Following Product: Sodium Oleate
N&M Specialty Chemicals is offering Sodium Oleate. This product is used in the production of soaps for the personal care and industrial markets. It is vegetable based and no animals were used for product testing. - May 15, 2018 - N&M Specialty Chemicals
Automated Sealant Dispensing Proves a Winner for Innovative Golfing Product
An automated sealant dispensing system from Intertronics provided consistent and reliable results in this wearable technology application. - April 28, 2018 - Intertronics
New F4500N Large Area Benchtop Dispensing Robot from Intertronics
New from Intertronics is the Fisnar F4500N Dispensing Robot, a full function robot that enables cost effective automation of liquid dispensing operations, allowing increased productivity and consistent output. - April 15, 2018 - Intertronics
Intertronics Launch Affordable Mixing Machine for Liquids, Pastes and Powders
The new Thinky ARM-310 mixer from Intertronics provides consistent mixing results for many engineering, pharmaceutical or cosmetic compounds, which can comprise of liquids, pastes, powders or fillers in any combination. - March 31, 2018 - Intertronics
Intertronics - Thinky Mixers and Precision Dosing on Show at the Making Pharmaceuticals Exhibition
On the Intertronics Making Pharmaceuticals stand no. 108 (24-25th April 2018 at Ricoh Arena, Coventry), there will be a range Thinky mixers on show which offer non-invasive mixing in a repeatable controlled planetary process. - March 04, 2018 - Intertronics
N&M Specialty Chemicals is Offering 3-Phenoxy-2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate (PHPM)
N&M Specialty Chemicals is offering PHPM in drums. 95% purity. It is used in various industries including medical devices and as a rubber additive. - February 09, 2018 - N&M Specialty Chemicals
New eco-PEN330 Dispenser from Intertronics
The new preeflow® eco-PEN330 volumetric dosing pump from Intertronics offers manufacturers precision application of fluids and pastes from a minimum of 0.002ml, at rates of up to 3.3 ml/min. - February 03, 2018 - Intertronics
LORD Corporation Ranked Among Healthiest Employers in America
Global Company Recognized for Corporate Wellness Initiatives. - January 26, 2018 - LORD Corporation
Free UV Curing Guide Offers Top Tips from Intertronics
The free UV Curing Guide, available from Intertronics, discusses some of the differences between conventional UV curing lamps and the latest lamps based on LED technology. - January 11, 2018 - Intertronics
Precision Liquid Dispensing – Ultra-Fast, Super Accurate Jetting Valve from Intertronics
Two non-contact jetting valves for low and medium viscosity liquids have been launched in the UK by Intertronics. The Vermes MDS 3010+ and Vermes MDS 3020+ microdispensing jetting valves are designed for precision dispensing of material in small volumes at fast speeds with extremely high accuracy... - December 08, 2017 - Intertronics
New LED Flood Curing System for UV/Light Cure Materials from Intertronics
The new BlueWave® MX-250™ flood curing system from Intertronics offers the benefits of curing using UV LED technology, in a flood lamp configuration which has the power and control suitable for production. - November 29, 2017 - Intertronics
New Intertronics Duster Available to Meet 2018 F-Gas Regulations
The new Vortex 360° Renew Duster available from Intertronics is an answer for companies facing the restriction on technical aerosols using HFCs with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) greater than 150, which comes into effect on January 1 2018. - November 05, 2017 - Intertronics
Intertronics Advance Superior Adhesive Performance Through Plasma Surface Treatment
Intertronics explain how substantial increases in bond strength is achievable with the use of plasma surface treatment, which can improve adhesion on many substrates, including those which are seen as difficult to bond. - October 22, 2017 - Intertronics
Tech-Bond Solutions Announces a Breakthrough in Car Plastic Repair so Repairing Bumper Covers, Tabs, Etc. is No Longer a Problem
Tech Bond’s Bonding Poly Process™, a solution that took sixteen years to perfect, repairs torn or punctured bumper covers, cracked grills, broken headlamp tabs, trim pieces, etc., quickly, easily and permanently. - September 08, 2017 - Tech-Bond Solutions
Intertronics Precision Dispensing Helps Electrical Manufacturer to Reduce Waste
Precision epoxy dispensing from Intertronics helps electrical manufacturer to reduce waste by improving quality and yield. - August 25, 2017 - Intertronics
Intertronics Launch New Handheld Dispensing Valves for Cyanoacrylate Adhesives
New from Intertronics are two new dispensing valves suitable for cyanoacrylate adhesives as well as other volatile and/or low viscosity materials such as UV cure adhesives, solvents, varnishes, lacquers or inks. - August 11, 2017 - Intertronics
New Low Viscosity Conformal Coating from Intertronics Cures with Light
The new Dymax 9452-FC low viscosity conformal coating from Intertronics is an advanced electronics conformal coating and offers an instant UV and visible light cure with secondary heat cure for shadow areas within electronic assemblies. - July 28, 2017 - Intertronics
MPI Label Systems is Honored with 2016 Spirit of Excellence Award from Hormel Foods
MPI Label Systems was recently presented the Spirit of Excellence Award from Hormel Foods for demonstrating the highest levels of quality, delivery, service and customer support throughout the year. MPI was honored by a visit from the Hormel Foods Corporate Purchasing and Packaging team to present... - July 19, 2017 - MPI Label Systems
Automated Dispensing from Intertronics Helps Security Manufacturer Increase Throughput and Quality
Intertronics Fisnar Dispensing Robot with a pneumatic dispensing valve and the preeflow eco-PEN 600 precision volumetric, positive displacement dispensing pump, provides automated dispensing solution for GJD Manufacturing. - July 16, 2017 - Intertronics
UV/Visible Light Cure Maskant for Electronics – New from Intertronics
The new DYMAX Speedmask® 9-7001 maskant from Intertronics offers significant time saving in assembly of electronics connectors and other board level components to PCBs. - June 18, 2017 - Intertronics