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Top 5 News that Sticks

Royal Acquisition is Top News

Last week, the acquisition of Chemical Innovations by Royal Holdings drew the most reader interest.

April 20, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Sika Expands Asia-Pacific Presence

April 14, 2015

Sika recently announced it is further expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by founding a subsidiary company in Myanmar.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in H.B. Fuller Financial Results

H.B. Fuller’s first fiscal quarter financial results drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

April 13, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Sika Opens Mortar, Admixture Facilities in United Arab Emirates

April 7, 2015

Sika recently announced it has opened a new mortar manufacturing facility in Dubai and a concrete admixture plant on Réunion, United Arab Emirates.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Acquisitions Bookend the Top 5

Last week, readers were most interested in Sika’s finalized acquisition of Axson.

Susan Sutton

April 6, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Nashville Hosts the Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring 2015 Convention and Expo

The program includes concurrent technical sessions, an Expo, Caulks and Sealants Short Course and more.

April 1, 2015

Delegates from around the world will gather for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Spring Convention and Expo, scheduled for April 20-22 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville.

Focus On: Chemicals Supplier Celebrates an Interactive Anniversary

BASF marked its 150th anniversary this year with a global interactive program focusing on energy, food and urban living.

April 1, 2015

BASF recently announced an international anniversary program to mark its 150th anniversary this year. In addition to celebrations and a historical retrospective, BASF has prepared a global co-creation program with partners on the topics of energy, food, and urban living.

Market Trends: Construction Chemicals Market is Building on Success

U.S. demand for construction chemicals like adhesives and grouts is expected to shift toward higher-value formulations and technologies.

April 1, 2015

Domestic demand for construction chemicals used in on-site applications is projected to grow 8.2% per year through 2018 to $12.1 billion, according to “Construction Chemicals,” a recent study from The Freedonia Group Inc.

Ask Dr. Dave

Can we speed up curing of an UV adhesive/sealant by using a full-spectrum bulb from the hardware store?

A black light would probably give better results than the full-spectrum bulb, but you will need a fairly high-intensity UV lamp.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

April 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's April 2015 column.

Two-Part Adhesives and Application Equipment

Many different starting materials are available in the formulation of two-part adhesives, all of which will require a variety of mixing, dispensing, and application methods.

Stephanie Shira

April 1, 2015

Two-part adhesives are an ever-growing segment of the adhesive and sealant industry, with applications in aerospace, construction, automotive, consumer goods, and the DIY/repair sectors.