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FEICA 2019 European adhesive and sealants conference

Organizers Celebrate Successful 2019 FEICA Event

One of the main threads through FEICA 2019 was reportedly how innovations in adhesives and sealants can help solve some of the biggest issues facing the world by improving product efficiency and circularity, thus creating a more sustainable society.
September 27, 2019
According to event organizers, 650 participants from 34 countries attended the 2019 FEICA Conference and Expo September 11-13 to discuss the European adhesive and sealant industry’s sustainable supply chain management, market drivers and trends, innovative solutions, and technological advancements.
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transportation adhesives

Ashland Highlights Structural Adhesives at CAMX 2019

Ashland reports that its Pliogrip structural adhesives have been specified for use in bonding and mixed-material joining.
September 26, 2019

Ashland is showcasing truck and transportation components used for tailgating and other applications at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) in Anaheim, Calif., which is being held September 23-26.


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Panacol uv curing adhesive

PANACOL-ELSOL GMBH: Clear UV Adhesive for Electronics Applications

The epoxy-based adhesive reportedly hardens with UV light within a few seconds and can be used for semiconductor production due to its low ion content.
September 26, 2019

At this year’s Bondexpo, which will be held October 7-10 in Stuttgart, Germany, Panacol will present Vitralit UC 1535, a new transparent adhesive specifically designed for use in electronics.


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Optimizing 5S with Durable Surface-Safe Labels

Signage or identification labels that easily adapt to change can streamline the 5S continuous improvement process.
Tina Huff
September 26, 2019

For facility operations managers, launching a 5S lean manufacturing program can reduce waste and optimize productivity through better workplace organization.


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residential construction

Builder Confidence Hits Yearly High in September

Sentiment levels have held in the mid- to upper 60s since May, and September’s reading matches the highest level since last October.
September 25, 2019
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 68 in September from an upwardly revised August reading of 67, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
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LANXESS low free isocyanate prepolymers

LANXESS: Low Free Isocyanate Prepolymers for Adhesives and Sealants

LANXESS’ Adiprene LF technology reportedly creates prepolymers with < 0.1 wt% free MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) and other isocyanates such as TDI (toluene diisocyanate), HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate), or pPDI (p-phenylene diisocyanate).
September 24, 2019
At the recent FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo, LANXESS highlighted its latest developments in low free (LF) isocyanate urethane systems for adhesives, sealants, and one-component foams (OCF).
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