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Scott Bader New Facility in Northamptonshire

Scott Bader Announces New Facility in Northamptonshire

Completion of the new facility is expected in November.

November 15, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced that it is continuing to invest in the region with a new facility at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, UK.

Scott Bader Establishes Scott Bader Italia

The new location will help the company serve customers in sectors such as the marine, land transportation, and building and construction markets.

October 26, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced the formation of Scott Bader Italia, a new location to serve the company’s growing base of Italian customers.

Market Trends

Strong Growth Projected for Structural Adhesives

The global structural adhesives market is projected to reach $27.9 billion and exhibit a considerable CAGR from 2021-2030.

Suchita Gupta

October 26, 2021

Structural adhesives, also known as load-bearing adhesives, are substances that harden and fasten two similar or dissimilar substrate elements with high-modulus, high-strength, and permanent bonds.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Leadership Changes at RPM Draw Strong Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in a personnel update from RPM.

Susan Sutton

October 25, 2021

Share your company news with the industry! Send news releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

From the Editor

Knowledge and Networking at Adhesive Industry Events

Two in-person events this month will provide attendees with various opportunities to expand their knowledge and interact with peers.

Susan Sutton

October 22, 2021

October is shaping up to be an exciting month, with two major in-person industry events: The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Convention & EXPO and The ASSEMBLY Show. Both events will feature various learning and technical sessions, exhibitions, and myriad networking activities to provide attendees with opportunities to expand their knowledge and interact with peers.

ASSEMBLY in Action

Myriad adhesives and related technologies will be showcased at The ASSEMBLY Show.

October 21, 2021

The ASSEMBLY Show will return October 24-26, live and in person at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IlI.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sale of Arkema Epoxides Business is Top News

Readers last week were most interested in Arkema’s plan to sell its epoxides business to Cargill.

Susan Sutton

October 18, 2021

How are acquisitions shaping the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Photo of Scott Bader's new facility in Mocksville, N.C.

Scott Bader Invests in New Production Site in North Carolina

The new site in North Carolina will be Scott Bader’s second North American manufacturing site.

October 13, 2021

Scott Bader recently announced that it has acquired a new facility in North Carolina as it strives to meet growing domestic and global demand for its structural adhesives and gelcoats.

Strategic Solutions

Assembly with Adhesives

Three key steps must be undertaken when considering the use of adhesives in assembly operations.

George W. Ritter, Ph.D.

October 11, 2021

When manufacturers are looking to use adhesives in an assembly operation, three steps must enter into the decision process: suitability, compatibility, and capability.

Case Study

Structural Adhesives are Reaching New Heights with an Innovative Electric Vehicle

Sika serves as the adhesive bonding technology partner for a world record attempt featuring a 100% solar-powered vehicle.

September 28, 2021

Sika is sponsoring the Peak Evolution expedition, a challenging project to reach a new world record. The Peak Evolution team is developing an innovative and sustainable agricultural vehicle called TERREN, working completely with electrical power.