Adhesives and Sealants Topics

AUTOMATION PRODUCTS: Viscometer Meter

May 24, 2018

Designed for high-accuracy with fast and continuous readings, the viscometer meter operates in a range of conditions.

BYK USA Expands Terra Firma Distribution Agreement

Effective July 1, Terra Firma will reportedly assume responsibility for the Southwestern region, as well as some other states.

May 24, 2018

BYK USA Inc. recently announced that it is expanding the Terra Firma footprint.

Wind Energy Driving Global Reactive Adhesives Market

The total installed wind power capacity in China reached a total of 188,232 MW in 2017, registering a growth rate of 11.58%.

May 23, 2018

The global reactive adhesives market is expected to register a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period, 2018-2023.

BYK: Spectrophotometer

May 22, 2018

This company offers the spectro2guide spectrophotometer.

LORD Announces $80 Million Expansion Plans

Expansion work began in May and will take place through 2023.

May 22, 2018

LORD Corp. recently announced plans to expand and upgrade operations at its Saegertown, Pa., facility.

DELO Reports Record 2017 Revenue

The company achieved a sales record of $191 million.

May 21, 2018

DELO recently announced its annual revenue results for the fiscal year ending on March 31.

Bostik to Expand Adhesives Reach in Japan

The operations intend to allow Bostik to supply its Japanese customers in the nonwovens markets for hygiene applications, as well as others.

May 18, 2018

Arkema has also announced plans for a new world-scale adhesives plant in Japan.

Ask Dr. Dave

The two-component epoxy we're using in a metal assembly operation on small parts doesn't cure fast enough. Can you help?

Dave Dunn's May 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 18, 2018

The probable reason for your problem is the ultraviolet (UV) transparency of the plastic and the fact that epoxy bonds are not very UV resistant. Even epoxy coatings are not recommended for outdoor applications because they discolor under UV.

BOSTIK: Heat-Seal Coating

May 17, 2018

This company recently announced it will launch new copolyester heat seal coating formulations for food packaging applications at this year’s PACK EXPO.

Global Construction Sealants Market to Reach $10.2 Billion

Increasing application areas in the emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil are expected to be the major cause for the advance in demand of the construction sealants.

May 17, 2018

The global construction industry is reportedly driving the market for construction sealants, according to a new report from BIS Research.