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PSTC Names 2019 Carl Dahlquist Award Recipient
PSTC names 2019 Carl Dahlquist award recipient PSTC named Jason Clapper, lead research specialist at 3M Company, as the recipient of its coveted 2019 Carl Dahlquist Award. The award is named for innovator Carl Dahlquist, who developed the Dahlquist criterion of tack, which determines if the modulus value of a material is low enough to be considered a pressure sensitive adhesive. PSTC presents the Dahlquist Award to one speaker during its annual technical conference who,
PSTC Opens Calls for Building & Construction-focused Abstracts
Since 1977, the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) has presented its Technical Seminar (TECH) as part of the council’s annual Tape Summit, which is considered the number one event for the technical information exchange regarding the development and manufacture of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape. For the first time in its 40 year history, PSTC is opening a TECH 41 Call for Abstracts to include a specific industry focus – building and construction – and
PSTC Names 2017 Carl Dahlquist Award Recipient
PSTC Names 2017 Carl Dahlquist Award Recipient The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) named Peter Gabriele, Vice President of Corporate Technology Development at Secant Group, recipient of its coveted 2017 Carl Dahlquist Award. The award is named for innovator Dahlquist, who developed the Dahlquist ”Criterion of Tack,” which determines if the modulus value of a material necessary is low enough and tacky enough to be considered a pressure sensitive adhesive. PSTC presents the Dahlquist Award
PSTC Launches Second Phase of Research Focused on Decision-Drivers for PSA Tape Usage
PSTC Launches Second Phase of Research Focused on Decision-drivers for PSA Tape Usage High growth potential for PSA tape use in building and construction warrants deeper industry research to identify tape’s capabilities in multiple applications In November 2016, PSTC released an in-depth research report that identified the underlying biases, behaviors and decision drivers influencing pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape usage in a range of markets. Significantly, the report indicated high growth potential for PSA tape
PSTC Announces New President’s Award
PSTC Announces New President’s Award PSTC is pleased to announce the President’s Award, which will honor an outstanding volunteer who has served on a committee with the purpose of advancing PSTC’s mission and vision. This new award will recognize an individual who has demonstrated leadership characteristics and has worked toward building consensus within the committee while positively contributing to meet the objectives outlined in the committee’s charter. Criteria for the President’s Award include: The first
PSTC Announces Recipient of the 2015 Carl Dahlquist Award
PSTC named Michaeleen Pacholski, Research Scientist in Analytical Sciences of Core R&D, The Dow Chemical Company, recipient of its coveted 2015 Carl Dahlquist Award. The award is named for innovator Dahlquist who developed the Dahlquist criterion of tack, determining the modulus value of a material necessary for it to be low enough and tacky enough to be considered a pressure sensitive adhesive. PSTC presents the Dahlquist Award to one speaker during its annual technical conference
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