The monthly roundup from Editor Teresa McPherson.
This issue marks the
publication of
ASI’s 14th annual Buyers’ Guide, a
purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services
used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives
and sealants products such as tapes and labels. Even though the guide has been
established as a valuable tool to the industry, updating and expanding it is an
ambitious, year-round undertaking. We make every effort to provide you with a
comprehensive, user-friendly product.
How the Guide Is Organized
The
Buyers’ Guide is divided into five main sections: Associations, Product Index,
Product Listings, Suppliers and Distributors. The Product Listings are divided
into eight major categories: Additives and Chemical Specialties; Oils and Fatty
Acids; Resins and Base Polymers; Pigments and Dyes, Dry/Dispersions; Solvents;
Containers, Packaging and Material Handling; Equipment; and Services.
Looking Up a Manufacturer, Product or Service
If you know the name of the
manufacturer(s), go directly to the Supplier Listings to find out more about
the company. The Supplier Listings provide addresses, key personnel, telephone
and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses, as well as a brief description
of the supplier companies.
If you do not know the names of the manufacturers who supply the products of
interest, simply refer to the Product Index. Products are listed alphabetically
under each of the major categories. Find the appropriate page and go to the
Product Listings section where an alphabetical listing of
manufacturers/suppliers appears under each product heading. Advertising
companies are listed in boldface type, and the page numbers of those ads are
referenced. Find the companies of interest and proceed to the ad and to the
Supplier Listings.
How to Use the Online Buyers' Guide
You
can also find the Buyers’ Guide in a fully searchable format online at
www.adhesivesmag.com.
After logging in, scroll down to Buyers’ Guide in the left-hand column to
access the guide.
How to Contact Us
Your
suggestions for making this guide more useful are always welcome. If you want
to request new categories, or if you are a supplier to the industry and would
like to receive information on purchasing listings for the online guide or next
year’s print edition, please contact Peg Van Winkle, inside sales, at
vanwinklep@bnpmedia.com, or call (614) 760-4222.
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