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New EU Pellet Loss Rules Could Affect How Adhesive Tapes and Films Are Manufactured
New EU Pellet Loss Rules Could Affect How Adhesive Tapes and Films Are Manufactured New European Union requirements designed to prevent plastic pellet losses are creating additional operational and compliance considerations for manufacturers that...
New 3M-BOE Lab Targets Better Bonding for Foldable and Advanced Displays
New 3M-BOE Lab Targets Better Bonding for Foldable and Advanced Displays 3M, a global materials science and manufacturing company, and BOE, a display technology manufacturer, have opened a joint R&D laboratory focused on materials for...
Bio-Based Flooring Adhesive Targets Flexible Installation and Moisture Resistance
Bio-Based Flooring Adhesive Targets Flexible Installation and Moisture Resistance XL Brands, a Bostik company that provides flooring installation adhesives and related products, has introduced InnoStix PSA Pressure Sensitive Adhesive for carpet...
Expanded EPD Portfolio Gives Construction Teams More Environmental Data for Material Selection
Expanded EPD Portfolio Gives Construction Teams More Environmental Data for Material Selection W. R. MEADOWS, a manufacturer of building envelope and concrete construction materials, has added Environmental Product Declarations for several concrete...
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...
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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.
































