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Acquisition Expands Adhesive and Additive Options for Corrugated Packaging Manufacturers
Acquisition Expands Adhesive and Additive Options for Corrugated Packaging Manufacturers HarperLove, a manufacturer of adhesives, performance additives, and technical solutions for the corrugated packaging industry, has acquired the corrugated...
Automated Bonding Technology Targets Faster, More Consistent Aerospace Assembly
Automated Bonding Technology Targets Faster, More Consistent Aerospace Assembly Click Bond, a manufacturer of adhesive-bonded fastening and assembly technologies for aerospace and defense applications, has partnered with STROCO Manufacturing, an...
Rapid-Curing Flashing Membrane Targets Faster Waterproofing Installation
Rapid-Curing Flashing Membrane Targets Faster Waterproofing Installation W. R. MEADOWS, a North American manufacturer of concrete construction, waterproofing, joint sealing, and building envelope materials, has introduced HYDROWRAP PUMA FLASHING, a...
Univar Solutions Acquisition Expands Access to Specialty Additives and Raw Materials
Univar Solutions Acquisition Expands Access to Specialty Additives and Raw Materials Univar Solutions, a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has acquired H.M. Royal, a U.S. distributor of specialty raw materials and additives...
Kuraray Centennial Highlights a Century of Specialty Materials Development
Kuraray Centennial Highlights a Century of Specialty Materials Development Kuraray Co., Ltd., a global specialty chemicals manufacturer, has marked its 100th anniversary, reflecting a century of materials development and international expansion....
IPS Adhesives Acquisition Expands Access to Structural and Surfacing Adhesive Technologies
IPS Adhesives Acquisition Expands Access to Structural and Surfacing Adhesive Technologies IPS Adhesives, a manufacturer of structural and surfacing adhesive technologies, has been acquired by Matrix Adhesives Group, a North American provider of...
Acquisition Expands HDI Derivatives Capacity for Coatings and Adhesives Markets
Acquisition Expands HDI Derivatives Capacity for Coatings and Adhesives Markets Covestro, a global manufacturer of high-performance polymers and materials for coatings, adhesives, and other industrial applications, has acquired two HDI derivatives...
Mulch Glue Can Hold Landscaping Materials in Place, but Application Matters
Mulch Glue Can Hold Landscaping Materials in Place, but Application Matters Mulch glue is a water-based adhesive sprayed over mulch, pine straw, pea gravel, and similar landscaping materials to help keep them from shifting. The product has become...
APPLIED Adhesives Acquisition Expands Silicone and Adhesive Support on the East Coast
APPLIED Adhesives Acquisition Expands Silicone and Adhesive Support on the East Coast APPLIED Adhesives, a North American provider of industrial adhesives, dispensing equipment, parts, and technical services, has acquired Industrial Sales and...
Concrete Finishing Aid Targets Workability Challenges in Lower-Carbon Mix DesignsEnd-User-Focused Article
Concrete Finishing Aid Targets Workability Challenges in Lower-Carbon Mix Designs W. R. MEADOWS, a North American manufacturer of concrete construction and building envelope materials, has introduced FINISH-ASSIST PRO™, a colloidal silica-based...
Peel Strength: Why It Matters in Adhesive Performance
Peel Strength: Why It Matters in Adhesive Performance Peel strength is an important measure of how an adhesive performs when bonded materials are pulled apart progressively rather than all at once. According to the Adhesives & Sealants Glossary...
Chemical & Ingredients Expansion into Mexico Adds Local Distribution and Support Capabilities
Chemical & Ingredients Expansion into Mexico Adds Local Distribution and Support Capabilities Palmer Holland has expanded into Mexico, adding local infrastructure and operational resources intended to support customers and suppliers across...
Award Winning Hygiene Adhesive Targets Recycling and Manufacturing Performance
Award Winning Hygiene Adhesive Targets Recycling and Manufacturing Performance Bostik has announced that its Kizen® Miles 9.0 adhesive was recognized at the INDEX™ 26 Awards for innovation in hygiene applications, reflecting growing interest in...
AI-Based Tool Aims to Speed Adhesive and Tape Selection
AI-Based Tool Aims to Speed Adhesive and Tape Selection 3M has launched Ask 3M, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help customers identify adhesive and tape solutions and access technical information more quickly. According to the company,...
W. R. MEADOWS Adds Sustainability Documentation to Ecomedes Platform
W. R. MEADOWS Adds Sustainability Documentation to Ecomedes Platform W. R. MEADOWS and BLUE RIDGE FIBERBOARD are now featured on Ecomedes, expanding access to sustainability documentation for architects, designers, specifiers, contractors, and...
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Adhesives and Sealants in Battery and Hybrid Electric Vehicles White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide for OEM Paint, Trim and Final Assembly Shops
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesives and Joining Methods in Land Transportation White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide for OEM Body Shops
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive Opportunity and Outlook in Light Vehicles White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Adhesive Opportunity and Outlook in Heavy Duty Trucks and Buses White Paper
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Explore the Cars, Trucks & Buses Sub-Market
The cars, trucks & buses market is a sub-segment of the transportation market. Manufacturers use adhesives and sealants widely to decrease weight (lightweighting using adhesive bonding vs. mechanical fasteners), increase durability, manufacturing efficiencies, aesthetics, comfort, sustainability, and to comply with various regulations.
Retail (Consumer/DIY) Market White Papers & Selection Guides...
Adhesives and Sealants Chemical Management and Sustainability in Retail Markets (Consumer/DIY)
Adhesives and sealants are critical to increasing the durability of countless products we use and rely on every day. From sealing sensitive components against contaminants and decreasing fatigue on bonded materials to adding strength to cutting-edge materials during manufacturing and eliminating corrosion to extend the life of finished goods, adhesives and sealants improve the durability of end use products and essential components in complex fabrications.
Explore the Retail (Consumer/DIY) Market
One of the most important things to know about the Consumer/Do-It-Yourself (DIY) market is that there is NO one adhesive that can do it all. Despite what the advertiser may say, one must be a careful consumer to select the right adhesive for the job. Several categories of adhesives exist in the marketplace today, including Multi-purpose, Instant Glue, Wood Glue and One and Two-Part Adhesives.
































