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Expanded Distribution Agreement Broadens Access to Silicone Additives Across EMEA
Expanded Distribution Agreement Broadens Access to Silicone Additives Across EMEA Manufacturers in plastics and composites markets across EMEA may see broader access to silicone additive technologies under an expanded distribution agreement between...
Graco Agreement to Acquire Valco Melton May Expand Resources for Dispensing and Inspection Customers
Graco Agreement to Acquire Valco Melton May Expand Resources for Dispensing and Inspection Customers Valco Melton has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Graco Inc. in an all-cash transaction. According to the announcement, Valco...
W. R. MEADOWS Acquisition Adds Foam-Based Product Capacity for Construction Markets
W. R. MEADOWS Acquisition Adds Foam-Based Product Capacity for Construction Markets W. R. MEADOWS has acquired Alcot Plastics Ltd., a Canadian producer of extruded polyethylene foam products, in a move that expands its manufacturing capabilities...
EcoVadis Platinum Rating Highlights Ongoing Sustainability Programs at Peninsula Polymers
EcoVadis Platinum Rating Highlights Ongoing Sustainability Programs at Peninsula Polymers Peninsula Polymers has retained its Platinum Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis, which the company said places it among the top 1% of companies assessed...
Henkel Launches Tin-Free Adhesive Sealant for Heavy Equipment Applications
Henkel Launches Tin-Free Adhesive Sealant for Heavy Equipment Applications Henkel has launched Teroson MS 9381 HPT, a new adhesive sealant for heavy equipment and vehicle applications including cabin window glazing, side panel and roof skin...
Latex Sealant Launch Targets Cold-Weather and Wet-Surface Application Needs
Latex Sealant Launch Targets Cold-Weather and Wet-Surface Application Needs DAP has introduced Dynaflex Ultimate, a new latex sealant developed for residential and commercial sealing applications involving windows, doors, siding, and trim....
APPLIED Adhesives Acquisition of LJD Packaging Expands Access to Adhesives and Equipment Support
APPLIED Adhesives Acquisition of LJD Packaging Expands Access to Adhesives and Equipment Support APPLIED Adhesives has completed its acquisition of LJD Packaging, a distributor of adhesives and equipment focused on packaging, printing, labeling,...
Stain-Resistant Adhesive and Sealant Formulations Address Appearance and Durability Concerns
Stain-Resistant Adhesive and Sealant Formulations Address Appearance and Durability Concerns Adhesives and sealants used in visible joints, packaging, consumer goods, and construction applications can be affected by discoloration or staining over...
Clariant Expands Renewable Content Options for Hot-Melt Adhesives with Bio-Based Polymer
Clariant Expands Renewable Content Options for Hot-Melt Adhesives with Bio-Based Polymer Clariant has introduced Licocene® Terra, a bio-based metallocene polyolefin polymer designed as a formulation component for hot-melt adhesives. According to...
ChemQuest-PCI&KM Partnership Aims to Expand Strategic Resources for APAC Chemicals Companies
ChemQuest-PCI&KM Partnership Aims to Expand Strategic Resources for APAC Chemicals Companies The ChemQuest Group and PCI&KM have announced a strategic partnership intended to provide specialty chemicals companies in the Asia-Pacific region...
European Regulatory Changes May Influence Tape Materials, Compliance, and Market Access
European Regulatory Changes May Influence Tape Materials, Compliance, and Market Access The European tape market is facing a broad wave of regulatory developments that may affect how adhesive tape materials and related packaging components are...
Henkel Updates Packaging Adhesive with Lower Cradle-to-Gate Carbon Footprint
Henkel Updates Packaging Adhesive with Lower Cradle-to-Gate Carbon Footprint Henkel Adhesive Technologies has announced that Technomelt Supra 130 Cool, a hot-melt adhesive used in carton, tray, and folding box applications, is now produced with a...
Expanded Univar Solutions-SI Group Agreement Broadens Access to Additives in EMEA
Expanded Univar Solutions-SI Group Agreement Broadens Access to Additives in EMEA Univar Solutions and SI Group have expanded their distribution partnership across select EMEA markets, increasing access to performance additives used in plastics,...
Matrix Adhesives Group Acquisition Supports Growth Plans Across North America
Matrix Adhesives Group Acquisition Supports Growth Plans Across North America Matrix Adhesives Group has been acquired by TruArc Partners, a move the company said is intended to support expansion of its adhesive and sealant platform across North...
UNITED RESINS-FLORPINUS Deal Expands Access to Forest-Based Chemical Solutions
UNITED RESINS-FLORPINUS Deal Expands Access to Forest-Based Chemical Solutions UNITED RESINS Group has acquired a 50% stake in FLORPINUS – Indústria Química, Lda, a producer specializing in rosin derivatives and other forest-based chemical...
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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.






























