New ASTM Standard Addresses Sealant Compatibility

ASTM International has approved a new test method (soon to be published as C1956) to evaluate laminated glass with various interlayers when sealants are in intimate and intentional contact with laminate edges. The new standard was developed by the flat glass subcommittee (C14.08), part of ASTM’s glass and glass products committee (C14). According to ASTM […]

GARDCO Plans Transition to PFAS-Free Products

Paul N. Gardner Co. USA (GARDCO) recently announced a major sustainability milestone. The company is implementing a global phase-out of PFAS containing products, effective December 31, 2025. This strategic move aligns GARDCO with emerging international regulations and market expectations, while underscoring our commitment to environment and customer wellbeing. GARDCO reports that several individual PFAS compounds, […]

Wacker Salutes Longtime Calvert City Workers

Wacker Chemical Corp. (WCC) recently celebrated a major milestone at the company’s Calvert City, Kentucky, production site, home to two of the longest-serving employees in the company’s global network. Kevin Diamond and James Eaves have dedicated a combined 112 years to WCC, demonstrating commitment, expertise, and loyalty in the polymer binders industry. Diamond and Eaves […]