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Arclin to raise prices for Insulation Resins MISSISSAUGA, ON (August 4th, 2008) - Arclin announced today that they will be implementing a price increase of 8% above current pricing terms for all PF insulation resins effective September 1st, 2008, or as contract terms allow. This price adjustment is due to the continued escalation in raw material inputs and energy costs. About Arclin Contact: Kevin Griffin
Arclin Suspends Start-up Operations at Sexsmith, AB Mississauga, ON Canada (May 22, 2008) - Arclin, a leading provider of bonding and surfacing solutions for today’s engineered materials markets, announced today they will be suspending start-up operations of their new Sexsmith, AB resin plant, citing reduced demand for adhesives in the region. “The severe downturn and recession in the US housing market coupled with a strong Canadian Dollar have resulted in a large number of closures of wood products facilities in Western Canadian thereby significantly reducing resin demand”, says Claudio D’Ambrosio, president and CEO of Arclin. “We will preserve the facility in its current state and will re-initiate start-up activities as soon as demand returns.” “Tremendous effort from our employees and area contractors has gone into bringing this state of the art facility on line and is greatly appreciated,” says D’Ambrosio. “We are committed to this project and will continue dialogue with our customer base to gauge the appropriate time to start up the plant”. Arclin will continue to satisfy their customer needs in the region out of their Kamloops, BC and Thunder Bay, ON facilities. About Arclin Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Arclin provides innovative bonding solutions for a number of applications including wood based panels, engineered wood, mineral and glass fiber tissue and paper impregnation. As a world leader in paper overlays technology, Arclin provides high value surfacing solutions for decorative panels, building products and industrial specialty applications for North American and export markets. For more information please visit http://www.arclin.com.
Arclin Announces Its New Green Trademark, E-Gen™ MISSISSAUGA, ON (February 8, 2008) - Arclin, a leading provider of bonding and surfacing solutions, unveiled their E-Gen™ designation today, establishing an environmentally sustainable standard for their business and creating stringent performance-based criteria for an array of their products. For more than 15 years, Arclin has formally been incorporating sustainable business practices into their everyday processes, such as sourcing raw paper that comes from sustainable forestry practices for the manufacture of overlays. In 2007, Arclin expanded their internal dedication to sustainable practices to include their customers‘ businesses as well. E-Gen evolved from this program, and is now the designation for a new generation of products that conscientiously reduce environmental impact. Arclin‘s products receive the E-Gen designation based on their ability to: 1) minimize impact on the environment, 2) meet tough new industry requirements, and/or 3) receive third party certifications. Arclin applies innovative technology to develop sustainable products that meet their customers‘ needs, including:
“Arclin‘s E-Gen products give customers greater opportunities to expand their businesses and pursue new markets by partnering with a supplier of low-emitting and environmentally sustainable engineered bonding and surfacing solutions,” says Arclin CEO and President, Garry McClean. “More than ever, our customers are looking for environmentally and economically sustainable options and Arclin is committed to meeting these needs with our E-Gen products and processes.” Arclin E-Gen designated resins and overlays offer manufacturers the sense of well-being that comes from using Arclin‘s most technically advanced and eco-responsible products. E-Gen allows them to pursue markets previously off limits due to increased environmental restrictions. Additionally, builders, architects, designers and contractors now have the opportunity to qualify for various environmental certifications, such as the LEED rating system. About Arclin About GREENGUARD About LEED # # # Media contact: Will Zweigart Arclin Decorative Overlays Earns GREENGUARD Certifications MISSISSAUGA, ON (October 17, 2007) – Arclin, a leading provider of bonding and surfacing solutions, is pleased to announce that its line of Decorative Melamine Overlays has been GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), which establishes performance-based standards for low-emitting building materials, furnishing and finishes used indoors. In addition, Arclin received the GREENGUARD for Children & Schools Certification. This certification presents the most stringent emissions criteria, and is a referenced standard for products used in K-12 schools, daycare facilities and healthcare environments. Products certified under GREENGUARD Children & Schools are specified in the USGBC’s LEED for Schools Rating System and CHPS Best Practices Manual as criteria for low-emitting materials. Builders, architects, designers, contractors and specifiers can use Arclin Decorative Melamine Overlays as low-emitting decorative surface solutions for cabinetry, office furniture, closet organizers, store fixtures, or other decorative surface applications. “Being the first to offer certified, low-emitting engineered decorative melamine overlays demonstrates our position as an innovative and environmentally-friendly partner,” says Arclin Sr. V.P. Bjorn Wahl. “We’ll continue developing sustainable and environmentally sound product solutions that create new market opportunities for our customers.” About Arclin About Greenguard # # # Media contact: Will Zweigart Dynea North America Acquired By Canadian Investment Firm MISSISSAUGA, ON (July 10, 2007) – Teachers’ Private Capital, the private investment arm of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), has completed the purchase of specialty resins and paper overlays producer Dynea North America from Dynea Chemicals Oy of Finland. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Effective immediately, Dynea North America is now an independently managed company and will be renamed Arclin, a leading provider of bonding and surfacing solutions. With annual sales of more than $650 U.S. million and more than 750 employees employed across 15 facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Arclin is a leading specialty resins and paper overlays supplier to a variety of markets, including engineered wood and panels, building materials and specialty industrial applications. Arclin will retain its executive management team with more than 60 years experience in the engineered materials industry, led by Garry McClean, President and CEO. “We’re excited to begin a new era as an independent company focused solely on the needs of our valued customers and suppliers in North America,” said McClean, noting there should be no disruption in day-to-day business during the transition. “As a trusted industry partner we will continue working to deliver new, innovative, market-driven solutions that add downstream value.” McClean added that the Arclin name and “Performance Applied” tagline, which will be transitioned over the next two months, reflects the Company’s goal to bridge supply and value chains as an innovative solutions provider. About Arclin About Teachers’ Private Capital # # # Media contact: Dynea’s Melamine Adhesive Exceeds American Wood Council Requirements MISSISSAUGA, ON (May 31, 2007) – Dynea, a global leader in providing high-performance adhesion and surfacing solutions, announced today that its Prefere™ 4720/5025A melamine adhesive has exceeded the highest American Wood Council (AWC) requirements for heat resistance of adhesives used in the manufacture of finger-jointed lumber. Testing was conducted according to Method A of the AWC Elevated-Temperature Adhesive Qualification Procedure, from which a successful result covers all lumber species, lumber grades, and finger-joint profiles. Documentation has been submitted to the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) and Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board (CLSAB) for review. Acceptance by both the ALSC and CLSAB is expected and will provide a North American-wide designation of Prefere 4720/5025A as a Heat Resistant Adhesive (HRA). Several key ALSC-accredited grading agencies have already provided interim approvals for HRA designation of Prefere 4720/5025A on the grade stamps of their member mills. The acceptance and HRA designation will apply to both vertical use finger- jointed studs and structural exterior use joints, as Prefere 4720/5025A has also met all requirements of ASTM D2559 and CSA O112.9 standard test methods for adhesives intended for use in structural, exterior exposure applications. Dynea is committed to developing innovative products that meet or exceed the most rigorous industry standards for safety and performance,” says Dr. Rob Schmidt, Senior Vice President of Market Applications. “The broad approvals held for the Prefere™ 4720/5025A melamine adhesive reflect extensive testing and a commitment to engineering unique solutions as our customers’ marketplace evolves.” About Dynea North America # # # Media contact: |
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