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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.

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Henkel to Build Global Innovation Center for Adhesive Technologies

Once completed, the facility will house more than 350 employees.

September 18, 2018

Henkel recently announced it has laid the corner stone for the new global innovation center of its adhesive technologies business at the company’s headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Adhesives and Sealants Market Predictions Lead the News

News about the future of the adhesives and sealants market made top news last week.

Teresa McPherson

September 17, 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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Automotive Award Again Makes Top News

An announcement from Sika about receiving a product leadership award received the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

September 10, 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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Leadership Award Makes Top News

An announcement from Sika about receiving a product leadership award received the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

September 4, 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.

Advancing Adhesives

Sealing Solution for Electric Vehicles

Structural adhesives for battery pack assemblies in electric vehicles help ensure long-life components operation.

Christophe Van Herreweghe

September 1, 2018

Developers of electric vehicles are on a very steep learning curve. Advancements seem to be emerging almost daily—especially as they relate to the power source, which includes battery pack design, engineering and assembly.

Global Auto Adhesive Market to Grow 5%

Asia-Pacific is reportedly the fastest growing region for the automotive adhesives industry.

August 29, 2018

The global automotive adhesive market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%.

Sika Automotive Receives Product Leadership Award

The award is reportedly based on its recent analysis of the North America automotive adhesives and sealants market.

August 21, 2018

Frost & Sullivan recently announced it has given Sika Automotive its 2018 North America Product Leadership Award for its best-in-class range of automotive adhesives.