ASC continually looks for ways to grow the industry. Karen Kramer writes about what what they see ahead.
The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC), Bethesda, Md., continually looks for ways to grow the industry. One opportunity was determined to be replacing nuts, bolts, rivets and other mechanical fasteners and welds in product-assembly applications by promoting the advantages of chemical bonding to end users.
Working together under the umbrella of the ASC trade association, member companies have formed a coalition that legally and ethically fosters industry growth in this area in a collective program called “Building the Industry” (BTI). Ronald W. Smith, director of marketing, Sika Corp., says, “The ASC’s BTI program truly has the potential to make a significant contribution to the entire industry.”