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Tape Industry to Gather in Baltimore for PSTC Tape Summit

The PSTC’s 2019 Tape Summit will highlight the latest innovations in PSA tape trends and technology.

May 10, 2019

From May 13-17, the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Tape Summit will take place in Baltimore.

Designing Adhesives for Long-Wear Skin Contact Applications

Identifying the right skin-contact adhesive for long-wear applications can be challenging.

Michael Krejsa Ph.D.

May 1, 2019

The medical adhesive market continues to show strong growth year over year, with an annual growth rate of over 4%.

Market Trends

Water-Based Adhesive Growth Captures Majority of Market

The adhesives and sealants industry is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% during the forecast period.

April 19, 2019

The global adhesives and sealants market size is expected to reach $82.4 billion by 2025, according to a recent report from Research and Markets.

Keeping the Work Atmosphere Clean of Volatile Organic Compounds

Regenerative thermal oxidizers can be the most effective and cost-efficient way to destroy VOCs in the adhesives and sealants industry.

April 19, 2019

The manufacture and application of solvent-based adhesives and coatings release significant emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the environment.

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Testing the Endurance of Adhesives

Adhesive bonds will be tested at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019.

April 19, 2019

A team of students from RWTH Aachen University and FH Aachen plan to enter their self-constructed, solar-powered electric car in perhaps the world’s toughest solar car race: the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019, which takes place October 13-20 in Adelaide, Australia.

Adhesives and Sealants Mixing Basics

A variety of blades—each suitable to different applications—are available for double-arm mixers.

April 11, 2019

Double-arm mixers are used to knead and homogenize a variety of products into a single mix.

Preparing for a No-Deal Brexit

Companies that import chemicals from an EU-based manufacturer may need to take on registration obligations in order to continue importing those products.

Simon Johnson

April 9, 2019

I was delighted to have spoken alongside colleagues from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy at the British Adhesives and Sealant Association event on March 28.

Winning the Future of Adhesives and Sealants

Insights on future industry trends will be among topics discussed by keynotes at the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo in April.

Teresa McPherson

March 12, 2019

From April 8-10, adhesives and sealants industry leaders will show brotherly love at the Adhesive and Sealant Council's Annual Spring Convention and Expo in Philadelphia.

Using Blue Light Absorbers to See Optical Adhesives Clearly

Blue light absorbers help an optical clear adhesive block light transmittance.

March 12, 2019

Digital personal devices such as smartphones and tablets have become necessities in modern life.

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Sticking Around for 50 Years

Henkel marks the 50th anniversary of its Pritt glue stick.

March 12, 2019

Henkel recently announced it will mark the 50th anniversary of its Pritt glue stick this year. In 1969, the company reportedly revolutionized the market for consumer adhesives with a new category: the first-ever glue stick.