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RPM Acquisition Garners Most Interest

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

September 16, 2013

News regarding acquisitions was very popular last week.

Raw Materials Pricing Could Hamper Global Epoxy Resins Market

September 6, 2013

The global epoxy resins market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.36% over 2012-2016.

Ask Dr. Dave: September 2013

Is it true that epoxy adhesives contain the same BPA that has been shown to be harmful when used to make drinking bottles?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 5, 2013

Is it true that epoxy adhesives contain the same BPA that has been shown to be harmful when used to make drinking bottles?

Focus On: Pumping and Metering Advancements

Adhesives can provide a better bond than welding or mechanical fasteners in many cases.

Peter G. Hedger, Jr.

August 5, 2013

The composites industry is full of interesting technologies and products. In the world of composites, diversity can be seen at every turn.

Bonding Composites: From Performance to Fashion

Adhesive formulators are developing a variety of bonding systems to meet the needs of the dynamic composites industry.

Laurie Gibbons

August 5, 2013

Composite materials, including carbon fiber, are often preferred over conventional materials such as metal because they are lightweight, versatile and resilient.

Innovative Dispensing Technology for Material Formulators

Technically advanced dispensing systems continue to evolve for the precision formulating of adhesives and sealants.

David Mandeville

August 5, 2013

Material formulators continue to define and develop new formulations of epoxies, silicones, polyurethanes, and acrylics for their customers’ product assembly applications.

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.

Ask Dr. Dave: July 2013

Can you suggest ways to improve an adhesive system in terms of moisture/water sensitivity?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 1, 2013

QUESTION: We are successfully structurally bonding Belgian Blue Stone—also called Petit Granit (a non-porous limestone material)—with a two-component epoxy in an industrial process.

Toughening Epoxy Adhesives

The addition of a polyurethane segment into the epoxy polymer improves strength and heat resistance for commercial epoxy adhesives.

Jay A. Johnston

July 1, 2013

Due to their different physical properties, epoxy adhesives and polyurethane adhesives are sold into different segments of the adhesives market.

CVC Thermoset Specialties Appoints Mexico Distributor

June 26, 2013

CVC Thermoset Specialties, an Emerald Performance Materials company, recently announced it has appointed High Chem Specialties Mexico S.A. de C.V. as its exclusive distributor in Mexico.