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Strategic Solutions

Developing An Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide

The challenge in developing a useful guide involves balancing comprehensive coverage of in-scope topics without inevitably getting lost in the proverbial weeds.

Daniel R. Daley

November 2, 2018

Buyers and end users of adhesives and sealants―who are new to adhesives technology―want to learn all they can about chemistries, resin types, application methods, performance properties, dissimilar substrates, engineering practices, and formulated products on the market.

Lightweighting Driving Global Aerospace Adhesives and Coatings Market

Merger and acquisition activities are expected to continue.

November 1, 2018

The global aerospace adhesives and coatings market is forecast to reach $1.9 billion by the end of 2024

DELO: Structural Adhesive

October 16, 2018

This company has developed a structural adhesive that offers increased stability at high temperatures.

Sika Opens Manufacturing Facility in Mexico

The new factory, which includes an integrated logistics center, will reportedly manufacture and locally supply the company’s acoustic treatments and body structural products.

October 15, 2018

Sika recently announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico.

Substrate-Backed Smart Damping Adhesive Patent Granted

This is reportedly in line with the company's emphasis on energy, resonance and vibration technologies and products.

October 10, 2018

WINDGO Inc. recently announced that they have been granted U.S. Patent No.10,088,011 for a substrate-backed smart damping adhesive.

Top 5 News that Sticks

W.F. Taylor Acquisition Garners the Most Reader Interest

Last week, Meridian Adhesives’ acquisition of W.F. Taylor received the most interest.

Teresa McPherson

October 8, 2018

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.

Dow DuPont Products Among R&D 100 Awards Finalists

Two grades of Zytel HTN and two automotive adhesives composite bonding adhesives where selected.

October 4, 2018

Dow DuPont recently announced the 2018 R&D 100 Awards program has named four finalists from the new DuPont transportation and advanced polymers portfolio.

Editor's Memo

Adhesives Hold it All Together

Teresa McPherson

October 1, 2018

Adhesives have a starring role in the assembly of myriad items—from airplanes and automobiles to packaging and envelopes. One could say that they are the glue that holds it all together, as the saying goes.

Tape Talk

Developments in Plasma and Flame Surface Treaters for Improving Adhesion

Ongoing advancements with plasma and flame surface treaters are expanding the systems’ use in a growing number of industries.

Mark Plantier Wilson Lee

October 1, 2018

Industrial assembly and decorating operations are increasing their use of atmospheric plasma and flame surface treaters to improve adhesive bonding. These safe and green technologies activate surfaces to enable stronger bonds with plastics, composites, wood, glass and metal surfaces.

Market Trends

Auto Adhesives Vroom Ahead

Adhesives adoption in the automotive sector is projected to drive a $7 billion market by 2022.

September 21, 2018

The automotive adhesives market is set to grow rapidly over the coming five years as manufacturers move to lightweight vehicle designs, meet increased demand for crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) and sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), and use a range of different materials, according to a recent Smithers Apex report.