Adhesives incorporating polyurethane resin have been widely used in industry due to many desirable characteristics, such as a high adhesive property, chemical resistance, and flexibility.
Combining a silyl-terminated polyether with epoxy technology as a two-component system provides a balance of high-strength performance and flexibility with bonding properties similar to traditional epoxies.
Adhesives, sealants, and heat transfer materials used in battery assembly operations will find myriad opportunities in the exciting electric vehicle market.
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been rapidly adopted in recent years, and the rate of market growth has shown to be significantly higher than that of the fuel-injected automotive market. Indeed, the global stock of electric cars surpassed five million in 2018.
An announcement regarding Henkel’s new facility in India retains its number-one position on our list, while the company's Mexico footwear business divestment comes in at number two.
Henkel’s new Technomelt GA 3980 Ultra reportedly features excellent heat and cold resistance, improved flexibility, and high adhesive strength, even on substrates that are difficult to process.
March 3, 2020
Henkel recently announced the introduction of Technomelt GA 3980 Ultra, a hot-melt adhesive that is reportedly suitable for all melting systems and can be used for bookbinding and a variety of binding applications.