Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Testing the Rheology of Adhesive Materials

Manufacturers of adhesive materials conduct various physical property tests to develop performance specs for their products.

Robert McGregor Eric Chiang

October 9, 2018

Ease of application when removing the product from a container and initial bonding force after placement are two critical adhesive behavioral properties.

SONDERHOFF USA: Formed-in-Place Sealants

October 9, 2018

Formulated to conform to highly intricate metal and plastic components, Fermapor K31 is a product line of two-component, crosslinking polyurethane formed-in-place foam sealants.

Scapa Healthcare Completes Systagenix Facility Acquisition

As part of the transaction, the manufacturing operations, sterilization services, warehouse facilities, R&D and regulatory support functions located in Gargrave have been transferred to Scapa Healthcare.

October 8, 2018

Scapa Healthcare recently announced it has completed the acquisition of the Systagenix manufacturing facility located in Gargrave, England.

Bitrez Launches World’s First REACH-Compliant Curing Agent

The new grades have been added to its curamine crosslinking agents for epoxy resin product range.

October 8, 2018

Bitrez Ltd. recently announced it has reportedly launched the world’s first ketamine epoxy curing agents.

State of the U.S. Construction Market

Construction and building-related end uses make up approximately 25% of the market value for adhesives and sealants in the U.S.

October 5, 2018

The global market for adhesives and sealants in 2017 reached 34 billion dry lbs, valued at $59 billion. North America represented approximately 30% of the global market.

DuPont Tate & Lyle Opens New Warehouse

The new facility plans to create a streamlined approach to servicing global customers.

October 5, 2018

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Co. LLC recently announced it has opened a new warehouse and distribution center located at its manufacturing site in Loudon, Tenn.

Sulzer Opens Polish Manufacturing Site

The new site is predicted to generate more than 100 new jobs.

October 5, 2018

Sulzer recently announced it has inaugurated a new manufacturing site for applicator systems products in Wrocļaw, Poland.

Akzo Nobel Completes Specialty Chemicals Business Sale to Carlyle Group

AkzoNobel will return the vast majority of net proceeds from the sale of Specialty Chemicals to its shareholders.

October 4, 2018

Akzo Nobel N.V. recently announced it has completed the sale of the Specialty Chemicals business to The Carlyle Group and GIC.

BEING INSTRUMENT INC: Vacuum Ovens

October 4, 2018

This company’s vacuum ovens are available in a variety of sizes to fit the different needs of the users.

Dow DuPont Products Among R&D 100 Awards Finalists

Two grades of Zytel HTN and two automotive adhesives composite bonding adhesives where selected.

October 4, 2018

Dow DuPont recently announced the 2018 R&D 100 Awards program has named four finalists from the new DuPont transportation and advanced polymers portfolio.