The growing demand for superior adhesives in critical and complex applications is expected to fuel the growth of the high-performance adhesives market.
November 3, 2017
The high-performance adhesives market is projected to grow from $9.77 billion in 2017 to $13.17 billion by 2022
“Gaining ClassNK approval is a significant step forward for the growth of our structural adhesives in the ship building industry,” said Jonathan Stowell, global adhesives director.
October 30, 2017
Scott Bader recently announced its structural adhesives have received the ClassNK Certificate of Approvals for Steel and GFRP Applications in the ship building industry.
The companies co-developed the technology, which reportedly delivers durability and manufacturing efficiency that is above industry standards.
October 13, 2017
PPG recently announced its partnership with Renault-Nissan Alliance to deliver structural adhesives to more than 1 million Renault, Nissan and Samsung cars across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America.
The adhesives are powered by a patented hybrid technology that combines attributes of structural, instant and epoxy adhesives, bond strength, speed and durability.
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Adhesives and sealants have tremendous opportunities not only in the day-to-day bonding and sealing of products we come into contact with, but in larger-scale projects as well. This month’s cover story, “Replicating History,” examines how the Spitfire Heritage Trust was able to successfully build an exact, full-sized all-fiberglass replica of the iconic WWII Battle of Britain Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB from scratch.