Adhesives and Sealants Topics

2018 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

U.S. demand for construction chemicals is projected to increase 5% per year to $12.5 billion in 2022.

September 1, 2018

Demand for construction chemicals in the U.S. is projected to expand 5% per year to $12.5 billion in 2022, according to a report from The Freedonia Group.

Tape Talk

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives: Beyond Practical

PSA tape is more versatile than many realize, spanning uses in the automotive, medical, transportation, and building and construction industries

September 1, 2018

Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape is known for its everyday practical uses.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials Roundup

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2018

I’m pleased to present our annual “Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview” in this issue.

Williamson Appointed to Kraton Board

Williamson was the former senior global client serving partner for Ernst & Young LLP.

August 31, 2018

Kraton Corp. recently announced the appointment of Billie I. Williamson to the company's board of directors.

Nordson ASYMTEK Receives ISO 9001 Certification

The certificate scope covers the design and manufacture of automated fluid dispensing and coating systems.

August 31, 2018

Nordson ASYMTEK recently announced that it has received ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification from DNV GL.

VISCOTEC: Dispenser

August 30, 2018

The static-dynamic mixer is suited for two-component materials with different viscosities, extreme mixing ratios and high pressure sensitivity.

Hernon Manufacturing Named a Best Workplace

The Orlando Sentinel’s Top 100 program recognizes companies throughout central Florida that are committed to making its company a great place to work.

August 30, 2018

Hernon Manufacturing Inc. recently announced it has received a spot on the Orlando Sentinel's list of the Top 100 best workplaces in central Florida.

LyondellBasell Begins Construction of the World's Largest PO/TBA Plant

The Houston area project is estimated to cost $2.4 billion.

August 29, 2018

LyondellBasell recently announced it has officially broken ground on what will reportedly be the largest propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) plant ever built.