Adhesives and Sealants Topics

DELO: Glob Top Adhesive

September 7, 2016

This company offers a new glob top adhesive with enhanced flow properties.

Ellsworth Adhesives, Henkel Schedule Medical Webinar

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced it will be partnering with Henkel Corp. to sponsor a live webinar.

September 7, 2016

The webinar is scheduled for 1 p.m. (CDT) on September 13.

Paints and Varnishes Dominate Titanium Dioxide Consumption

In 2015, almost 8.7 million tons of pure titanium dioxide was manufactured worldwide.

September 7, 2016

More than two thirds of the titanium dioxide was processed into pigments.

Electronics for Imaging Relocates

Electronics for Imaging Inc. recently announced it will move to a new facility in Londonderry, N.H.

September 6, 2016

The facility, which will be nearly 250,000 sq ft in size, is scheduled to be completed in early 2018.

TECHSIL: Acrylate Adhesive

September 6, 2016

This company has introduced a newly developed light-curing acrylate adhesive from Panacol.

TAPPI Launches Online Forum

TAPPI recently announced the launch of its new online forum, TAPPI Connect.

September 6, 2016

The platform reportedly provides an online resource for members, non-members and volunteers to collaborate.

Henkel Opens Lab in Shanghai

Henkel recently announced it has opened a NVH lab located in the Henkel Adhesive Innovation Center in Shanghai, China.

September 2, 2016

The 400-sq-m facility intends to help the company to stay on top of automotive trends.

CINCINNATI SUB-ZERO: Stability Chambers

September 2, 2016

Cincinnati Sub-Zero’s stability chambers and stability rooms incorporate its EZT-570S controller.

Editor's Memo

Travel Is in the Air

Two key events are coming up: The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Fall Convention and Expo and the World Adhesives Conference.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2016

Fall is in the air, which can only mean one thing: travel season! In this issue, we’re previewing two key events coming up in our industry—the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Fall Convention and Expo, and the World Adhesives Conference.

2016 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

Chemical production has increased in most categories, with the exception of agricultural chemicals.

September 1, 2016

The American Chemistry Council’s “Global Chemical Production Regional Index”1 (Global CPRI) shows that the 2016 second quarter ended on a soft note, with the headline index rising only 0.1% on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis in June.