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Semi-Autonomous Heavy Construction Equipment Breaks Ground on Job Sites
Semi-Autonomous Heavy Construction Equipment Breaks Ground on Job Sites A company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, Teleo, recently announced a Florida-based construction company, Tomahawk, will become the first...
Industrial Electronics Distributor Adds Electrically Conductive Tape to Portfolio
Industrial Electronics Distributor Adds Electrically Conductive Tape to Portfolio Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of interconnect, electromechanical, and sensor products, announces the addition of 3M™ Electrically Conductive Tape...
Capacity Expanding for Critical Polyol Component for Adhesive and Sealant Products
Capacity Expanding for Critical Polyol Component for Adhesive and Sealant Products Specialty chemicals company Evonik is beginning to expand its POLYVEST® HT plant in Marl, Germany. The Coating & Adhesive Resins business line expects production...
A Look at Caprolactone Technology in Reactive Hot Melt Adhesives
A Look at Caprolactone Technology in Reactive Hot Melt Adhesives As market drivers accelerate the adoption of polyurethane reactive hot melt adhesives away from solvent-borne solutions, the use of polycaprolactone technology in reactive hot melt...
Adhesive & Sealant Manufacturer Acquires Arc Building Products in Ireland
Adhesive & Sealant Manufacturer Acquires Arc Building Products in Ireland Bostik reports that its parent company, Arkema, has acquired Irish manufacturer Arc Building Products. Arc specializes in tile adhesives, floor preparation systems,...
Adhesives for Bonding Low Surface Energy Plastics in Medical Applications
Adhesives for Bonding Low Surface Energy Plastics in Medical Applications Medical device manufacturers are increasingly turning to specialized plastics formulated to resist harsh chemicals and survive environmental end use conditions such as...
New Silicone Liquid Gasketing for Automotive Electronic Components
New Silicone Liquid Gasketing for Automotive Electronic Components Henkel has developed an innovative solution for silicone liquid gasketing for the next generation of automotive electronic components to meet the ever growing demand in...
TRInternational Acquires American Chemie Specialty Chemical Distributor
TRInternational Acquires American Chemie Specialty Chemical Distributor TRInternational, Inc. has acquired specialty chemical distributor American Chemie, Inc. out of Austin, TX. TRI reports that the acquisition enhances TRI’s already vast product...
New Transparent, Two-component Silicone Gel for Medical Applications
New Transparent, Two-component Silicone Gel for Medical Applications The company reports that it is expanding its line of silicone adhesives to include a silicone gel that adheres strongly to the skin yet allows gentle and pain-free removal....
Recycled Packaging & Disposable Applicators Increasingly Available for Adhesive & Sealant Products
Recycled Packaging & Disposable Applicators Increasingly Available for Adhesive & Sealant Products One example of this from a major adhesive & sealant manufacturer, Soudal, shows that the company has been working for years convert their...
New & Improved Bio-based Hot Melt Adhesives
New & Improved Bio-based Hot Melt Adhesives Bostik reports that their Thermelt® hot melt polyamide range is continuously improved to be relevant for customers as they face sustainability challenges posed by modern manufacturing processes. Made...
Adhesives & Sealants Available in Europe with Recycled Cartridges
Adhesives & Sealants Available in Europe with Recycled Cartridges Henkel, a prominent manufacturer of adhesive & sealant solutions, has been gradually converting its portfolio of assembly adhesives and joint sealants in Europe to using...
New Silicone Recycling Plant Available to U.S. Manufacturers
New Silicone Recycling Plant Available to U.S. Manufacturers Dow and Circusil LLC announced a partnership to build their first commercial scale silicone recycling plant in North America. The Kentucky facility will recycle silicone waste streams...
New Cordless Dual-Temperature Glue Gun for Packaging & Crafting
New Cordless Dual-Temperature Glue Gun for Packaging & Crafting In arts and crafts, few implements are as invaluable as the classic hot glue gun. While a tube of old-fashioned paste is fine if you're just sticking popsicle sticks together, a...
Adhesive & Sealant Specialty Chemicals Company Awarded ISCC PLUS Sustainability Certification
Adhesive & Sealant Specialty Chemicals Company Awarded ISCC PLUS Sustainability Certification Specialty chemical company Evonik's site in Mobile, Alabama, has been awarded the ISCC PLUS sustainability certificate for its use of renewable...
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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.