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Aligning Adhesive Price and Performance

Knowing a few basic distinctions among adhesives could help manufacturers save money and extend the life of their products.

Kurt Schramer

September 4, 2013

For technical applications that require some form of adhesion, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) usually offer the best value, given their affordability, ease of use and clean application, when compared to alternative bonding options like mechanical fasteners or liquid adhesives.

Marvin Named MAPEI Associate Director of Technical Services

August 9, 2013

MAPEI Corp. recently announced the appointment of Dan Marvin to the position of associate director of Technical Services.

2013 ASI Top 25

The ASI Top 25 is our exclusive ranking of the top 25 manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

August 5, 2013

This issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings the ASI Top 25, our exclusive ranking of the top 25 manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

Construction Expenditures in China to Grow 8.5% Annually

July 30, 2013

Construction expenditures in China are expected to rise 8.5% per year in real terms through 2017, according to a new report.

FRANKLIN ADHESIVES AND POLYMERS: Videos

July 22, 2013

This company, a division of Franklin International, has produced a series of three new videos on preparing wood joints.

China Structural Adhesive Output Remains Strong

July 17, 2013

In 2007-2011, China’s output of structural adhesives presented a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%, higher than the growth rate of 13.6% of the adhesive industry in the same period.

Daubert Adhesive Passes UL, Intertek Tests

July 9, 2013

Daubert Chemical recently announced its Daubond^®U8508-10 hot-melt polyurethane adhesive has been approved by UL and Intertek as a recognized component in fire-rated steel.

Adding Value with Systems Engineering

Systems engineering can be greatly beneficial when manufacturers want to integrate structural adhesives into a particular process.

Tim Vokes

July 1, 2013

"Added value” is not just an overused buzzword in today’s business and manufacturing environment. It can actually be the key driver in profitability when incorporating adhesives into a manufacturing process.

Ask Dr. Dave: July 2013

Can you suggest ways to improve an adhesive system in terms of moisture/water sensitivity?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 1, 2013

QUESTION: We are successfully structurally bonding Belgian Blue Stone—also called Petit Granit (a non-porous limestone material)—with a two-component epoxy in an industrial process.

Strategic Solutions: Macro Outlook for Adhesives and Sealants

For 2013, ChemQuest expects volume to increase slightly.

A. Todd Muhleman

July 1, 2013

Current government austerity policies in the U.S. and Europe appear to be lowering GDP through reduced government spending and increased taxes. At the same time, central banks in developed countries around the world continue efforts to boost economic growth with unprecedented accommodative monetary policies.