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Surging Demand Driving Nonwovens Growth

The nonwoven adhesives market is expected to reach $2.8 billion by 2022.

June 1, 2017

The global nonwoven adhesives market is estimated to reach $2.8 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% from 2016 to 2022, according to “Nonwoven Adhesives Market by Type, and by Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014-2022” from Allied Market Research. The ethylene vinyl acetate segment reportedly dominated the market in 2015, with around half of the market volume share.

Case Study

Improving Operations with ERP

The introduction of an enterprise resource planning system has streamlined operations for a manufacturer of automatic web splicing equipment.

Chip Johns

June 1, 2017

Why would a relatively small business choose to make the significant investment needed to implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system? There are many answers to that question, including streamlining engineering processes, improved inventory management, better costing knowledge, and more efficient financial reporting.

2017 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Industry leaders in the raw materials and finished adhesives markets share their thoughts on this complicated but vital aspect the industry.

Teresa McPherson

April 3, 2017

What effects do you think the Trump administration will have in the future for supplies and/or suppliers of raw materials/chemicals?

Celebrating Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants

The not-to-miss ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo will offer multiple opportunities for networking and business development.

March 1, 2017

In late 2015, the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) decided to refocus its traditional twice-yearly gatherings into one annual event, beginning in 2017.

Adding Functionality to Hot-Melt Adhesives

Mineral oils can add functionality in metallocene polyolefin-based hot-melt adhesives.

Peter Kaali, Ph.D.

March 1, 2017

Metallocene polyolefins (mPOs) are increasingly gaining ground in adhesive applications due to their unique characteristics, supply security and enhanced performance in different fields.

Using Structural Adhesives in Car and Truck Accessories Manufacturing

Structural adhesives can play a major role in reducing overall labor and inventory costs while simplifying design and manufacturing processes.

Bob Zweng

March 1, 2017

Adding accessories to cars and trucks is a burgeoning and lucrative business for many aftermarket shops. The trend is driven by consumers who are looking to customize and differentiate their vehicles from the standard models on the roadways. While some OEMs are beginning to offer add-on accessories at the dealership, approximately 85% of accessory sales are done through aftermarket accessory shops.

Integrating Adhesives with Assembly

Adhesives and tapes in durable assembly allow engineers to innovate.

Cory Sauer

March 1, 2017

Multi-material designs are becoming increasingly common for industrial assemblies, with the growing incorporation of materials like integrated glass, structural composites, or scratch-resistant surfaces.

ECS Returns to Nuremberg

The European Coatings Show returns to Nuremberg, Germany, to explore adhesives, sealants, coatings, inks and construction chemicals.

March 1, 2017

From April 3-6, exhibitors, industry members and experts will travel to Nuremberg, Germany, to attend the European Coatings Show (ECS). The event will feature seven exhibition halls, multiple conference sessions, a keynote speaker, and two networking events.

Case Study

Painting the Future of Education in Utah

One of the “greenest” schools in Utah uses high-performance coatings.

March 1, 2017

As part of a much-needed educational expansion for the Davis School District in Farmington, Utah, two new schools were recently commissioned to better serve the local student body, including Odyssey Elementary School. Designed by VCBO Architecture, plans for the new school called for 84,785-sq-ft of total environmentally conscious construction.

Case Study

Making Automotive Sealers Behave

A cost-effective approach to extending the life of automobile bodies.

March 1, 2017

Prior to the 1980s, it was common for cars to rust. The lower doors and rocker panels were usually the first to go, followed by the floor pans, wheel wells and bumpers. Even the hood, deck lid and the roof were not immune. Aftermarket companies sprang up to “undercoat” cars to prevent rust. Automakers followed suit and offered undercoating as an option as they sought a solution.