Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Arkema Acquires Spanish Adhesives Company Afinitica

With this acquisition, Bostik plans to expand its existing range of assembly adhesives.

November 14, 2018

Arkema recently announced it is expanding in engineering adhesives with the announcement of the acquisition of Afinitica.

Focus On

Vertically Integrate for Sustainability

Vertically integrated tape suppliers can offer stabilized value, flexibility in product development and superior product performance.

Janet Page

November 13, 2018

Supplying industrial adhesive tape is a complex business.

ROSS: Double Planetary Mixers

November 13, 2018

This company is featuring two 15-gal double planetary mixers.

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Clariant and Neste Partner on Sustainable Chemicals

Through the partnership, Clariant can reportedly offer sustainable polyolefin solutions derived from renewable hydrocarbons.

November 13, 2018

Clariant recently announced it has signed an agreement for a new partnership with Neste.

Advancing Adhesives

Sustainable Fluid Dispensing and Packaging

A new cartridge system can reduce waste while lowering carbon footprints and supporting corporate sustainability initiatives.

November 12, 2018

The environmental performance of products and processes in all industrial sectors has increasingly become a critical issue, with sustainability directly influencing the design and selection of equipment.

Covestro Receives Sustainability Award from Henkel

Henkel reportedly acknowledged Covestro's commitment to a sustainable product and process pipeline.

November 12, 2018

Covestro recently announced it has received a sustainability award from Henkel Adhesive Technologies.

Chromaflo Acquires CECOPLAS

Production is expected to remain at the current location in Mexico.

November 12, 2018

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced the acquisition of Central de Colores Plásticos’ (CECOPLAS) colorants business.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: We're concerned about using 100% solids methacrylate-based sealants for sealing metal joints.

Dave Dunn's November 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 9, 2018

Question: We use some 100% solids methacrylate-based sealants for sealing metal joints. We’re concerned about low adhesive strength, which might cause problems due to stresses generated during temperature cycling. What are our choices?