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Editor's Memo

Adhesives Hold it All Together

Teresa McPherson
October 1, 2018

Adhesives have a starring role in the assembly of myriad items—from airplanes and automobiles to packaging and envelopes. One could say that they are the glue that holds it all together, as the saying goes.


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Tape Talk

Developments in Plasma and Flame Surface Treaters for Improving Adhesion

Ongoing advancements with plasma and flame surface treaters are expanding the systems’ use in a growing number of industries.
Mark Plantier Wilson Lee
October 1, 2018

Industrial assembly and decorating operations are increasing their use of atmospheric plasma and flame surface treaters to improve adhesive bonding. These safe and green technologies activate surfaces to enable stronger bonds with plastics, composites, wood, glass and metal surfaces.


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EMD Performance Materials Opens Philadelphia Lab

The company’s global applications network produces prototypes and characterizes surfaces containing effect pigments.
September 28, 2018

EMD Performance Materials Corp. recently announced it has opened new Surface Solutions laboratories in Philadelphia’s Navy Yard.


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Meridian Adhesives Acquires W.F. Taylor

Arsenal Capital Partners created Meridian as its new platform in the global adhesives and sealants sector.
September 27, 2018

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced the acquisition of W.F. Taylor LLC.


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