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Better Bonding: Simplifying Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Selection

Taking a systematic approach and using selection tools available from adhesive manufacturers can streamline the pressure-sensitive adhesive selection process and help ensure strong bonding in each application.

Kyle Witham

May 10, 2021

The ideal pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) delivers exactly the right amount of bonding at the lowest cost. Choosing the right adhesive hasn’t always been easy, however. We have all heard stories about adhesives failing prematurely, as well as how costly those failures can be to product manufacturers.

Henkel Recognized by Forbes as One of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2021

Henkel reports a long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.

May 10, 2021

Henkel Corp. recently announced that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2021.

Michelman Heather Ecke and Gianluigi Rankin

Rankin and Ecke Join Michelman

Gianluigi Rankin has joined the company as global marketing manager for Digital Printing, and Heather Ecke has joined Michelman as account manager for Flexible Packaging.

May 10, 2021

Michelman has added two new associates to better anticipate and serve its customers' needs in the digital printing and flexible packaging markets.

Skyrocketing Lumber Costs Add Nearly $36,000 to New Home Prices

Other building material prices have been steadily rising since 2020 and, like lumber, are in short supply as well.

May 10, 2021

Soaring lumber prices that have tripled over the past 12 months have caused the price of an average new single-family home to increase by $35,872, according to new analysis by the National Association of Home Builders.

Chromaflo's Becker Rejoins American Coatings Association Board of Directors

Becker previously served a three-year term on the ACA board from 2017-2020.

May 7, 2021

Scott Becker, president and CEO of Chromaflo Technologies Corp., has rejoined the American Coatings Association (ACA) board of directors.

MAPEI to Expand in Florida with New Facility

The expansion will allow the company to better serve customers in the surrounding states and throughout North America.

May 7, 2021

MAPEI Corp. recently announced the expansion of its existing Wildwood, Fla., location with a groundbreaking ceremony for the addition of a new 260,000-sq-ft (24,155-m²) powder production and distribution facility.

Karwowski Named Customer Service Representative for dar-tech

Karwowski will be responsible for processing orders, developing standard operating procedures, implementing systems projects, and supporting customer needs.

May 6, 2021

dar-tech, inc. recently announced that Marcia Karwowski joined the company as a customer service representative.

HENKEL: Hot-Melt Adhesive Based on Bio-Based Polyolefin Elastomer from Dow

The products are the result of a successful partnership with Dow, which developed the AFFINITY RE bio-based polyolefin elastomer that can effectively substitute fossil-based materials.

May 6, 2021

Henkel has launched Technomelt Supra ECO, a new range of hot-melt adhesives that reportedly delivers greater sustainability and lower CO₂ emissions while maintaining the performance of the Supra range.