Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in automotive''

This company has released a new foam bonding study that helps customers pair its advanced adhesives with polyurethane foams.

R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently announced it has entered into an agreement with LORD Corp. to distribute its In-Mold Bonding (IMB™) adhesives in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

LOCTITE ABLESTIK ICP 3535M1 electrically conductive adhesives (ECAs) reportedly provide a robust alternative to solder for many applications.

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Adding accessories to cars and trucks is a burgeoning and lucrative business for many aftermarket shops. The trend is driven by consumers who are looking to customize and differentiate their vehicles from the standard models on the roadways. While some OEMs are beginning to offer add-on accessories at the dealership, approximately 85% of accessory sales are done through aftermarket accessory shops.

Prior to the 1980s, it was common for cars to rust. The lower doors and rocker panels were usually the first to go, followed by the floor pans, wheel wells and bumpers. Even the hood, deck lid and the roof were not immune. Aftermarket companies sprang up to “undercoat” cars to prevent rust. Automakers followed suit and offered undercoating as an option as they sought a solution.

The growing awareness of lightweight materials in automotive production is expected to drive the demand for silicones.

The rising demand from key application segments such as coatings and adhesives is expected to propel the market demand.