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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.

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.

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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.