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3M: VHB Tape LSE Series

Made of double-sided acrylic foam, the 3M VHB tape LSE series reportedly creates a long-lasting, high-strength bond and performs well across a wide temperature range, providing a durable alternative to ultrasonic welding and other adhesion methods.
April 16, 2020

The 3M VHB tape LSE series is reportedly a fast, easy, and reliable bonding solution for low-surface-energy (LSE) substrates like polypropylene (PP), thermoplastic olefins (TPO), and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), as well as composite materials like glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) or fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP).


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AkzoNobel Partners with Orange Business Services to Drive Digital Transformation with Secure Global Connectivity Services

Orange Business Services is providing a range of services, including software-defined WAN and LAN, multi-sourcing service integration (MSI), security, and consulting services for AkzoNobel’s global connectivity transformation.
April 16, 2020
AkzoNobel has expanded its agreement with Orange Business Services to transform its global network and security infrastructure, converge information technology/operational technology (IT/OT), and enhance security.
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Builder Confidence Posts Historic Decline in April Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

The decline in April was the largest single monthly change in the history of the index and marks the lowest builder confidence reading since June 2012.
April 16, 2020

Reflecting the growing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes plunged 42 points in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).


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AL MUQARRAM GROUP: Fire-Retardant PU Foam

According to the company, the foam features excellent bonding strength that can be used on a wide range of surfaces.
April 14, 2020

Al Muqarram Group recently announced that it has introduced a new Dolphin B2 fire-retardant polyurethane foam that offers fire safety and insulation into the UAE market.


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Cambrian Solutions Appointed Distributor for Arakawa Chemical Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Line in Canada

Arakawa’s market focus in the Americas is reportedly in supplying to hot melts, sealants, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), tapes, and plastic film modification, among other adhesive applications.
April 14, 2020
Arakawa Chemical Inc. recently announced the appointment of Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group Company, as Canadian distributor for its C9 hydrogenated hydrocarbon line sold under the ARKON brand name.
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Real-Time Monitoring of Adhesive and Sealant Properties

The correct adjustment of flow characteristics of sealants and thermosetting adhesives is crucial to their performance in automated, high-speed production environments.
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Sunil Kumar
April 14, 2020

The automated application of sealants and adhesives in settings such as automotive production requires that predictable, reproducible quantities are applied, and that they flow properly and remain in place during the final setting period.


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