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Debatin Names Henkel a Sustainability Champion

The Sustainability Champion title honors a Debatin supplier for particular commitment in the categories of ecological, economic, and social sustainability.

April 19, 2021

Henkel has been named a Sustainability Champion for its customized adhesive solutions for Anton Debatin GmbH products.

Ask Dr. Dave

Superglues vs. Polyurethane Glues

Should I use superglue or one of the new polyurethane glues for general-purpose assembly and home repairs?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

April 19, 2021

I have worked with companies that manufacture superglue and polyurethane glue, both of which are single-component, no-mix adhesives. Superglue, which is the common term for cyanoacrylate adhesive, has been around for about 60 years. In contrast, the polyurethanes are about 20 years old in the retail market and somewhat older in professional woodworking. I admit to using both types of adhesive regularly.

Sika Begins Production of Epoxy Resins in Qatar, Expands Capacity for Concrete Admixtures

Local production facilities will allow Sika to comply with Qatar's state sourcing policy that stipulates preference be given to domestically manufactured products.

April 16, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has started manufacturing epoxy resins and has expanded its production capacity for concrete admixtures in Qatar.

IPC Issues Call for Participation for IPC APEX EXPO 2022

Technical conference paper abstracts are due June 18, 2021, and professional development course proposals are due July 16, 2021.

April 16, 2021

IPC recently announced that it is inviting engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders to submit abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2022.

Strategic Solutions

Patenting Considerations for Composition Inventions in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Incorporating compositions into process or assembly/device claims, although restrictive, can afford some protection. But is it enough?

Sapna Blackburn Ph.D.

April 15, 2021

The global adhesives and sealants market grew from approximately $45 billion in 2010 to around $63 billion last year, according to The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s recently released “2020-2023 North American Market Report for Adhesives and Sealants, with a Global Overview.” During this period, over 200 patent applications (simple family groups) in the technical fields of adhesives and sealants were filed across the five major IP jurisdictions (US, EU, CN, JP, KR).

Dow Named One of the 2021 100 Best Companies to Work For

Dow reports that it is the only materials science company to make the list.

April 15, 2021

For the first time, Dow has earned a place on the Great Place to Work^® and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For^® list, ranking #99.

Exploring Trends in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

I’m putting together an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, and I would love your input!

Susan Sutton

April 14, 2021

Responses to these questions will all be compiled to create an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, with the goal of providing insight and context to the challenges and opportunities facing the adhesives and sealants industry.