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Q&A About Polyurethanes

What types of surface preparation are necessary to obtain strong and durable bonds?

Having a clean surface is a key requirement to obtain a strong and reliable bond.

September 1, 2016

Companies using adhesives are expected to be able to consistently produce an assembly―whether in the flexible packaging, furniture, automotive or construction industry―without differences in the quality of the product manufactured. This is the case for both high-performance structural bonds and applications with lower performance requirements.

Concrete Coatings: Polyurethane, Polyurea and Multi-Coat Systems

Polyurethane and polyurea coatings protect concrete against the effects of moisture, abrasion, corrosion, and chemical attack.

Alan Cain

September 1, 2016

Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world, due to its versatility, durability and ease of use. But it is also predisposed to developing random cracks, which quickly become arteries for water, salts, chemicals and other foreign materials to seep in.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Dow/DuPont Merger Statement Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, a statement about Dow and DuPont’s merger drew the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

August 29, 2016

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.

Fiber Optic Center Adds Hernon Epoxy

Fiber Optic Center Inc. recently announced the addition of Hernon Tuffbond 302 epoxy adhesive to its epoxy line.

August 24, 2016

The epoxy reportedly performs under temperature cycling from -54°C to 85°C.

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Adhesive and Sealant Market Overview and Outlook

The transportation and construction sectors led adhesives and sealants growth in 2015.

A. Todd Muhleman

August 1, 2016

The ChemQuest Group estimates the global adhesive and sealant industry to be approximately $53 billion at the end of 2015, comprised of $46.3 million in adhesives and $6.5 billion in sealants. This figure represents an increase of 3.5% in 2015.

Auto, Packaging, Construction Lead Adhesives and Sealants Market Growth

The adhesives and sealants market size is forecast to exceed $40 billion and $9.5 billion by 2023, respectively.

July 29, 2016

Automotive, packaging and construction have traditionally been high consumption application avenues for the industry.

Top 5 News that Sticks

For Second Consecutive Week, Royal Adhesives & Sealants’ Acquisition Received Most Reader Interest

News about Royal Adhesives & Sealants acquiring Bacon Adhesives again gathered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

July 25, 2016

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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Royal Adhesives & Sealants’ Acquisition Announcement Received the Most Reader Interest Last Week

Last week, news about Royal Adhesives & Sealants acquiring Bacon Adhesives garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

July 18, 2016

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.