Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in woodworking''

The New Frontier of Green Construction: Creating a More Sustainable World through Mass Timber and Adhesives

Mass timber has become an increasingly popular alternative to minimize construction’s environmental impact, offering a renewable resource with a notably smaller carbon footprint.

Chris Whelan

May 27, 2021

Each year, the debris produced during construction—and in particular, building demolition—represents more than 90% of the total construction and demolition debris generated and sent to landfills in the U.S. That equates to approximately 145 million tons of debris.

Ison Furniture Manufacturing to Invest $3.5 Million in New Virginia Facility

Ison Furniture Manufacturing produces contemporary furniture for consumer and hospitality markets.

October 30, 2020

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recently announced that Ison Furniture Manufacturing, Inc., a North Carolina-based furniture manufacturer, will invest $3.5 million to acquire and renovate the recently closed A.C. Furniture Co., Inc. facility in Pittsylvania County.

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Pros and Cons of Polyurea Adhesives

I understand that polyureas are very fast curing. Why don’t we see them used as adhesives?

October 29, 2020

Polyureas have a lot of similarity to polyurethanes, but they are two-component systems based on reacting an isocyanate with a multifunctional amine rather than with a polyol. This chemical reaction is extremely fast, quite often just a few seconds.

EGGER Begins Operations at First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

The project involves an investment of approximately $700 million and will create an estimated 770 direct jobs.

September 30, 2020

EGGER recently announced it has completed its first raw particleboard production in North America, marking the start of operations at its new manufacturing facility in Lexington, N.C.

Engineered Polysaccharides as Performance-Enhancing Additives in Wood Adhesive Applications

An engineered polysaccharide additive, alpha 1,3-glucan, offers formulation options for wood adhesive systems to advance performance and sustainability.

Joseph J. Marcinko Christian Lenges Kyle Kim

November 11, 2019

Construction markets continue to grow, along with the demand for the required material categories such as wood adhesives.

UNION TOOL CORP.: Dual-Lane Plywood Core Feeder

The core feeder automatically feeds two stacks of plywood cores up to 12 in. wide into Union Tool hot-melt roller coaters.

October 2, 2019

The Union Tool Corp. recently introduced a new core feeder for feeding plywood cores to engineered flooring laminating systems.

Multiple Factors Expected to Propel Growth for Wood Furniture Market

The Asia-Pacific region dominates the global wood furniture market, accounting for over 45% of market share in 2018.

September 30, 2019

The wood furniture market is projected to surpass $580 billion by 2025.

Rising Demand Growing Wood Adhesives Market

The market is forecast to reach $33.68 billion by 2024.

December 27, 2018

The global wood adhesives market is expected to witness significant growth rates.

Water-Based Adhesive Market to Grow 5.7%

Acrylic polymer emulsion adhesive is reportedly the most preferred type of adhesive.

December 4, 2018

The water-based adhesive market size is projected to grow from $15.3 billion in 2018 to $20.2 billion by 2023.

Adhesives and Sealants Market to Grow Nearly 5%

The rising demand for adhesives and sealants across various applications is reportedly expected to drive the growth of the adhesives and sealants market.

September 7, 2018

The adhesives and sealants market is projected to grow from $56.59 billion in 2018 to $71.99 billion by 2023.

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.