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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.

Sika to Acquire Mortar Producer BMI Products of Northern California

March 31, 2015

Sika recently announced it has agreed to acquire mortar producer BMI Products of Northern California Inc.

Sika Acquires Axson Technologies

March 24, 2015

Sika recently announced it has finalized its previously announced acquisition of Axson Technologies.

H.B. Fuller Adhesive Receives Fire Safety Rating for Door Assembly

March 20, 2015

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced it has achieved the UL10C 90-min fire safety rating for its Rapidex^® RHM3000 UL 10C fire-rated component status adhesive.

W.F. TAYLOR CO. INC.: Flooring Product Video

March 17, 2015

This company has released a promotional video for its Acous-Tec sound-reducing liquid underlayment patch and leveler.

GRACO: Bulk Hot-Melt System

March 9, 2015

The new Therm-O-Flow^® bulk hot-melt system can be used for both primary and secondary sealing applications in the glass industry.

Market Trends: Automotive Industry Keeps Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Strong

About 40% of all TPE products consumed worldwide are used in the manufacturing of vehicles.

March 2, 2015

In the course of several product innovations, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are increasingly replacing standard plastics and conventional elastomers.