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Personnel Appointments at tesa Draw Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in personnel news from tesa.

Susan Sutton

March 22, 2021

Who are the movers and shakers in your company? Send personnel announcements to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

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Understanding Two-Component Adhesives

Why do we have to use two-component adhesives and meter/mix equipment in our assembly and repair operations?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 16, 2021

I realize that the meter/mix equipment can be a major inconvenience. Adhesives come in two forms, namely two component or one component. Two-component adhesives are mainly epoxies, reactive acrylics, or polyurethanes.

Automotive Team at Huntsman Polyurethanes Celebrates Supplier Award from Toyota Boshoku Europe

Huntsman received a Bronze Quality award for Superior Performance.

March 11, 2021

Huntsman Polyurethanes' automotive experts are celebrating after receiving a best performing supplier award from Toyota Boshoku Europe.

Dow to Establish South China Specialties Hub

The multi-year project will reportedly provide customers local access to Dow's portfolio of products and technologies.

March 10, 2021

Dow recently announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Zhanjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee (Zhanjiang EDZ) to build the Dow South China Specialties Hub.

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Vibration- and Shock-Resistant Structural Adhesives

Which structural adhesives can resist serious vibration and shock?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 19, 2021

You have a wide range of structural adhesive possibilities here. Normally, you require an adhesive that has been toughened with a rubber for this. Very rigid, quite brittle adhesives have been successful, however.

HUNTSMAN: High-Performance Adhesive Range

The ARALDITE Adhesive Core Range consists of three technologies: epoxy, acrylic, and polyurethane.

January 5, 2021

Huntsman Advanced Materials has announced the launch of its ARALDITE 2000 Adhesive Core Range, designed to help businesses across virtually every industry maximize productivity by covering up to 80% of all bonding needs, from assembling high-performance products to making repairs in tough conditions.

TOYOCHEM: High-Solids Polyurethane Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

The new high-solids system reportedly contributes to reduced carbon dioxide gases during coating and drying processes for a safer, more environmentally sound work environment.

December 31, 2020

Toyochem Co., Ltd., a member of the Toyo Ink Group, has developed a new Cyabine series of polyurethane pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) with an ultra-high solids content of 99% or more.

Cabot, Clariant, and Wanhua Receive Henkel Supplier Awards

Awards this year have been announced for Cabot Corp., Clariant, and Wanhua in the three categories of Operational Excellence, Sustainability, and Innovation.

November 19, 2020

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has awarded the performance of its strategic partners with its annual Supplier Awards.

Pressure-Sensitive Glazing Tapes for Window Fabrication

Residential and commercial window manufacturers depend on pressure-sensitive tapes to provide immediate handleability and increased throughput during fabrication.

Rick Alexander

November 12, 2020

Pressure-sensitive glazing tapes form a bond and seal between an insulated glass unit (IGU) and a framing system, window sash, or door. The term “glazing tape” is used throughout the residential and commercial fenestration industries but can mean different types of products to different end users.

Advancing Adhesives

Modifying Expectations: Novel Urethane Modifiers Outperform Traditional Plasticizers

New urethane-grade modifiers are demonstrating significant potential for formulators to improve performance in polyurethane adhesives and sealants.

Jenna Blankenship Julie Vaughn Biege Laura Kovach Kyle Posselt

November 6, 2020

Today’s urethane product formulators need to meet a wide range of consumer and regulatory requirements. As premium chemistries, reactive adhesives and sealants must be compliant, have good safety and sustainability profiles, and perform exceptionally.