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Readers Most Interested in Valspar Acquisition

Last week, Valspar’s acquisition announcement gathered the most reader interest.

June 22, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

3M’s Nexcare Brand Launches Contest

June 22, 2015

3M Co. recently announced that its Nexcare Brand has launched a new digital campaign and contest.

Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis Acquires Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturer

June 12, 2015

Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis (LHB), a not-for-profit manufacturing and packaging organization, recently announced it has acquired all assets of Val-A Chicago Inc.

Ask Dr. Dave: How can we ensure that our acrylic emulsion adhesive testing results will be predictive of the stability of all package sizes?

There is no reason that a 20-g sample should behave differently from a large sample.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 5, 2015

Dave Dunn's January 2015 column.

Bostik Opens R&D Center Near Paris

October 16, 2014

Bostik recently announced it has inaugurated the Bostik Smart Technology Centre, a new research and development center in Venette, France, near Paris.

ASC, Industry Leaders Develop Educational Lesson Plan Focused on Glue

November 22, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the availability of “The World of Glue: An Investigation of Adhesives.

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.: Non-Phthalate Plasticizer

October 29, 2013

Eastman Versafix™ plasticizer is designed for water-based adhesives and reportedly can offer the optimal balance of functionality and value.

Nasal Strip Adhesion

Evaluating a product’s adhesive qualities can help manufacturers gain a clearer picture of its overall strengths and weaknesses.

Marc Johnson Ben Senning Amanda Trombley

October 1, 2013

Adhesive nasal strips were first created in the early 20th century not for people but for racing horses. Horse trainers found that their horses raced better with the strips in place.

Advancing Adhesives: School Glues Go Green

Penford Products has teamed up with Elmer’s to develop natural school glues.

August 5, 2013

Penford Products, a division of Penford Corp. and a leading global supplier of specialty bio-products for use in industrial applications including coatings, adhesives and polymers, has announced its support behind the launch of a natural school glue jointly developed with Elmer’s Products Inc.

Editor's Memo: ASI Top 25

The ASI Top 25 ranks the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants by revenue to provide readers with an overview of the top players in the industry.