Adhesives Mag logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Adhesives Mag logo
  • NEW PRODUCTS
  • NEWS
    • Adhesives & Sealants Headlines
    • Mergers/Acquisitions
    • Market Trends
    • TOP 20
  • TOPICS
    • Finished Adhesives and Sealants
    • Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)
    • Coatings
    • Raw Materials and Chemicals
    • Materials Handling/Processing
    • Meter/Mix/Dispense
    • Curing
    • Testing/Quality Control
    • Packaging of Adhesives & Sealants
    • Converting/Packaging
    • Composites
    • Sustainability
  • EVENTS
    • MAX
    • Events Calendar
  • COLUMNS
    • European Perspectives
    • Strategic Solutions
    • Supply Chain Strategies
    • Tape Talk
  • MULTIMEDIA
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
    • eBooks
  • EXPLORE
    • Adhesives in Action
    • Blog
    • ASI Store
    • Industry Links
    • Market Research
    • Classifieds
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Global Adhesives & Sealants Directory
    • Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook
    • Equipment Handbook
    • Distributor Directory
  • EMAGAZINE
    • EMAGAZINE
    • ARCHIVE ISSUES
    • ADVERTISE
      • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • CONTACT
  • SIGN UP!
Columns

EDITOR'S MEMO: Attention End Users!

July 1, 2004
Editor Teresa McPherson's Monthly Roundup



We're especially excited about this issue of ASI because it incorporates a new magazine that we're launching, titled ASI End User. This special issue is focused on the end user of adhesive and sealant products. In this first issue, we're featuring editorial of interest to users of adhesives and sealants for electrical and electronics applications. Articles we hope you'll enjoy include an article from Henkel discussing the various types of electrically conductive adhesives available to assemblers of electronics and other materials ("Electrically Conductive Adhesives,"). In addition, a feature article from DEK discusses how stencil printing platforms can be used to deposit large numbers of glue dots of varying heights in a single print cycle ("An Alternate to Dispensing").

Look for future special issues to feature the topics of adhesive fasteners, adhesives for packaging, and construction adhesives and sealants.

We hope you find this useful and look forward to your comments about this special content. Please feel free to contact me, or publisher Sue Love (loves@bnpmedia.com ), with your comments.

In addition to the end-user section, this issue is also full of excellent editorial for formulators of electronics and other adhesives and sealants. An article from Verichem examines biocides and their use in adhesive and sealant formulations ("Biocides: The Necessary Evil of Protecting and Preserving Adhesives and Sealants"). "A Matter of Choice" takes a look at the selection of additives for adhesives and sealants and its dependence on the processing equipment being used. Additionally, ASI Editorial Advisory Board Member Dave Dunn reports from the induction ceremony of the Inventors Hall of Fame, where Dr. Harry Coover was recognized for his invention of cyanoacrylate adhesives - the so-called "Super Glues."

Controlling the Cost of Manufacturing

The price of oil continues to rise, but consumer products are holding steady or only slightly increasing. Many companies have been trying to offset increasing materials and energy costs for decades, and have succeeded in a number of ways. A recent New York Times article reports that the adhesive on 3M's Scotch tape and many of its bandages no longer has petroleum as an ingredient. In addition, the company generates its own electricity for an administrative operation in Austin, TX. The waste heat given off by the gas-fired generator is captured and used to run boilers that heat the building.

What is your company doing to offset the increase in oil and natural gas prices, as well as raw material costs? Please drop me a line at mcphersont@bnpmedia.com and we may feature your response in an upcoming issue of ASI.

Teresa McPherson is Editor of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine. If you wish to send a letter to the editor, please address it to the editor, ASI Magazine, PO Box 936, Lapeer, MI 48446, or e-mail mcphersont@bnpmedia.com . Letters must include the sender's address, phone number and e-mail address, when possible. Letters may be edited for space and clarity.

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
to unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • mouse in hole

    Using Foam Sealants for Pest Prevention

    According to the National Pest Management Association,...
    Finished Adhesives and Sealants
    By: Kevin Corcoran
  • linked network nodes

    Using the Power of AI for Adhesive and Sealant Formulation

    With the help of software solutions, adhesive formulators...
    Finished Adhesives and Sealants
    By: Karen Parker
  • top20-hero.jpg

    2024 ASI Top 20: Leading Global Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

    ASI's annual ranking of the top 20 global adhesive and...
    Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)
Manage My Account
  • eMagazine Issues
  • eNewsletter
  • Online Registration
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Popular Stories

ASI top 20 global manufacturers

2025 ASI Top 20: Leading Global Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers

Image of scrabble pieces with pictures of people

Sika Purchases Construction Chemicals Company in Qatar

Photo of a person holding a tablet, reading a new story

Sika Strengthens Presence in China, Brazil and Africa

ASI Top 20 website

Events

January 1, 2030

Webinar Sponsorship Information

For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com.

View All Submit An Event

Products

Structural Adhesives: Properties, Characterization and Applications

Structural Adhesives: Properties, Characterization and Applications

See More Products

ASI CASE EBOOK

Related Articles

  • EDITOR'S MEMO: To Protect and Preserve

    See More
  • glue on wood

    Extension of the GRA to Professional Uses to Impact Adhesives and Sealants End-Users

    See More
  • Dr. Dave

    Ask Dr. Dave: Is it serious for end users if there are some lumps in a construction adhesive paste?

    See More

Related Products

See More Products
  • strength.jpg

    Strength Prediction of Adhesively-Bonded Joints

  • adhesion.jpg

    Laser Surface Modification and Adhesion

See More Products

Related Directories

  • Formulator Software LLC

    Thousands of users rely on Formulator Software to manage their Raw Materials & Formulations. Options include: SDS, Batch Tickets, QC, COAs, Inventory and more!
×

Keep the info flowing with our eNewsletters!

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • eNewsletters
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey & Sample
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Youtube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2025. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing