Kraken Bond announced an expanded line of professional-grade gap‑filling foam sealants marketed for air‑sealing and insulating applications that reference recent energy‑code updates such as IECC 2021. The product descriptions and distribution notes may be relevant to practitioners focused on product specifications, regulatory compliance, labeling, and supply‑chain timing.
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LBB Specialties announced an authorized distribution agreement with Kemitura to supply KemituraSil® fumed silica to C.A.S.E. markets in North America. The arrangement may raise manufacturing, supply‑chain, regulatory and intellectual property considerations for counsel working on product safety, specification and commercialization matters.
Nucleus Incorporation, operating under a license from Stanley Black & Decker, announced manufacturing and market release of Stanley Chemical-branded spray foam insulation, polyurethane sealants, construction adhesives, caulks, and technical aerosols. The product set raises issues for counsel and regulatory professionals including materials specifications, manufacturing controls, labeling, IP licensing, and applicable environmental and building-code approvals.
The expansion of the distribution agreement between Westlake Epoxy and Brenntag introduces specialized epoxy resins and curing agents to the Indian construction and industrial sectors. This strategic move impacts supply chain liability and regulatory compliance frameworks for manufacturers utilizing these high-performance polymers and adhesives.
ASC awarded scholarships through the ASC Scholarship Program to five outstanding students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees.
PPG announced investment in a 2100-square-foot automotive adhesives and sealants lab on the company’s manufacturing and research center.