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China Structural Adhesive Output Remains Strong

July 17, 2013

In 2007-2011, China’s output of structural adhesives presented a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%, higher than the growth rate of 13.6% of the adhesive industry in the same period.

Avery Dennison University of Michigan Car Wrap

University of Michigan Solar Car Features Avery Dennison Car Wrap Films

July 5, 2013

Avery Dennison recently announced that “Generation,” the University of Michigan’s 2013 solar car, features an Avery Dennison vehicle wrap film.

Adchem Releases Bonding Studies

July 3, 2013

Adchem Corp. recently announced it has released two new bonding studies covering nine adhesive tape systems for several compounds of rubber materials manufactured by BRP.

Adding Value with Systems Engineering

Systems engineering can be greatly beneficial when manufacturers want to integrate structural adhesives into a particular process.

Tim Vokes

July 1, 2013

"Added value” is not just an overused buzzword in today’s business and manufacturing environment. It can actually be the key driver in profitability when incorporating adhesives into a manufacturing process.

Strategic Solutions: Macro Outlook for Adhesives and Sealants

For 2013, ChemQuest expects volume to increase slightly.

A. Todd Muhleman

July 1, 2013

Current government austerity policies in the U.S. and Europe appear to be lowering GDP through reduced government spending and increased taxes. At the same time, central banks in developed countries around the world continue efforts to boost economic growth with unprecedented accommodative monetary policies.

Loomis Named Director of Sales, Sika Automotive

June 19, 2013

Sika Automotive Division USA recently announced the appointment of Brett Loomis to the position of director of Sales Automotive Domestics Group.

Pent-Up Demand to Aid Auto Industry Growth in 2013

The past five years were tumultuous for the global car and automobile manufacturing industry.

June 17, 2013

This year, pent-up demand will reportedly aid industry revenue growth, estimated at 2.1%, thus bringing overall revenue to an estimated $2.3 trillion.

HENKEL CORP.: Automotive Hot Melt

June 12, 2013

This company’s automotive group has introduced TECHNOMELT XPO 1050, a polyolefin-based hot melt that can reportedly bond a variety of interior-related substrates without the need for pretreatment of the plastic surface.

Case Study: Progressive Cavity Pumps to the Rescue

The right progressive cavity pump can improve mixer discharge rates and minimize maintenance requirements.

Kathryn Ranger

June 3, 2013

As a member company of the AISIN Group, Aisin Chemical contributes to the automotive industry by developing and producing chemicals, friction materials and plastic parts. Aisin Chemical specializes in adhesives, coatings, and friction materials for transmissions and brake pads.

DYMAX: Gasket

May 1, 2013

This company has introduced Ultra Light-Weld^®GA-145, a UV/visible light-curable form-in-place and cure-in-place gasket for fuel cell sealing applications.