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Tape Talk

Understanding How Tape Works

Surface conditions and temperature can affect tape performance.

July 1, 2018

Have you ever wondered how tape works? When a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape is bonded to a surface, many factors are involved; understanding these dynamics will help ensure that tapes are bonded correctly and perform as expected.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Gabriel’s Expansion Announcement Receives Most Interest

An announcement about Gabriel Performance Products expanding capacity received the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

June 25, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What alternatives to isocyanates exist for sealants for construction applications?

Dave Dunn's June 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

June 8, 2018

We want to make polyurethane-type sealants for some construction applications but do not want to handle isocyanates. What are the alternatives?

Arsenal Capital Forms Meridian Adhesives Group Following Acquisition of ATC, Acquires Epoxy Tech

Following its acquisition of Adhesives Technology Corp., Arsenal Capital Partners has formed Meridian Adhesives Group and acquired Epoxy Technology, Inc.

June 6, 2018

According to Arsenal Capital Partners, it brings significant experience in the $60 billion global adhesives and sealants market, having previously built Royal Adhesives and Sealants through nine strategic acquisitions and creating a global supplier of adhesives and sealants with sales in excess of $600 million annually.

Floor Adhesives Market to Reach $6.95 Billion in 2023

Based on the material type, acrylic adhesive segment currently dominates the global floor adhesives market.

June 6, 2018

The global floor adhesives market is projected to grow at a healthy growth over the next five years and reach $6.94 billion in 2023.

Market Trends

Hot Melts: A Dynamic, Growing Market

Asia-Pacific is the largest geographical region for hot-melt adhesives, was estimated to be worth $2.9 billion in 2015.

June 1, 2018

Changing consumer trends taking hold at different rates globally will make hot-melt adhesives a dynamic market expected to grow to more than $7.5 billion by 2021.

Wind Energy Driving Global Reactive Adhesives Market

The total installed wind power capacity in China reached a total of 188,232 MW in 2017, registering a growth rate of 11.58%.

May 23, 2018

The global reactive adhesives market is expected to register a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period, 2018-2023.

Global Construction Sealants Market to Reach $10.2 Billion

Increasing application areas in the emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil are expected to be the major cause for the advance in demand of the construction sealants.

May 17, 2018

The global construction industry is reportedly driving the market for construction sealants, according to a new report from BIS Research.

APAC Demand Spurring Emulsion Adhesives Market Growth

Based on resin type, the acrylic polymer emulsion segment is expected to grow at the highest compound annual rate during the forecast period.

May 16, 2018

The emulsion adhesives market is projected to grow from $12.98 billion in 2017 to $17.28 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% between 2017 and 2022.

Foam Expo North America Show Wrapup

The second annual Foam Expo event attracted international interest with an expo and conference program.

May 1, 2018

The second annual Foam Expo and Conference took place March 6-8 in Novi, Mich. The event featured 291 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge technologies and concepts to 4,859 visitors who spanned the technical foam manufacturing supply chain. The event attracted considerable international interest, with attendees flying in from Mexico, Japan and China, as well as the U.S. and Canada.