Product assembly adhesives for electronic, medical, and other applications accounted for 13% of the adhesive pounds.
October 1, 2013
The global consumption of radiation-cured coatings, inks and adhesives was 868 million lbs in 2012, worth $4,495 million, according to a recent study from Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. The
Growing deforestation leading to global warming has spurred the demand for efficient timber usage, which is in turn driving the global wood-based panels market.
This company offers a complete line of high-performance, GREENGUARD-certified adhesives for laminating decorative overlays and films to composite panels for furniture, cabinets, retail displays, and other common woodworking applications.
Negative health effects caused by formaldehyde can be avoided through safe ventilation practices and detection instruments.
July 1, 2013
Formaldehyde is a chemical widely used to manufacture building materials and various household products. Formaldehyde resin is an adhesive commonly used in woodworking, especially in veneer and lamination work. It is known for open working time, rigidity and moisture resistance.
Glue produced from spent fowl is proving to be an alternative to soy-based adhesives.
May 1, 2013
Almost two-thirds of adhesives produced each year in the U.S. are from non-renewable petroleum resources. However, each year brings added pressure to search for alternatives to petroleum-based adhesives, as oil prices rise and concerns over pollution released during the manufacture of these products grow.