Finished Adhesives and Sealants

DuPont to Strengthen Electronic Materials Position with Acquisition of Laird Performance Materials

Laird Performance Materials offers a range of performance components and solutions that manage heat and protect devices from electromagnetic interference.

March 16, 2021

DuPont recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Advent International to acquire Laird Performance Materials.

Ask Dr. Dave

Understanding Two-Component Adhesives

Why do we have to use two-component adhesives and meter/mix equipment in our assembly and repair operations?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 16, 2021

I realize that the meter/mix equipment can be a major inconvenience. Adhesives come in two forms, namely two component or one component. Two-component adhesives are mainly epoxies, reactive acrylics, or polyurethanes.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Latest Meridian Adhesives Acquisitions Are Top News

Readers last week were most drawn to Meridian Adhesive Group’s recent announcement regarding two acquisitions.

Susan Sutton

March 15, 2021

Have you seen all of the recent acquisitions impacting the industry? Subscribe to our weekly ASI eNews to be sure you’re up to date.

Fogel Joins Mule-Hide as Territory Manager for Southern Virginia

A 10-year veteran of the roofing industry, Fogel most recently opened and managed the Roofing Supply Group (RSG) branch in Richmond, Va.

March 15, 2021

Mule-Hide Products Co. recently announced that it has named Matt Fogel territory manager for the newly created Southern Virginia territory.

Automotive Team at Huntsman Polyurethanes Celebrates Supplier Award from Toyota Boshoku Europe

Huntsman received a Bronze Quality award for Superior Performance.

March 11, 2021

Huntsman Polyurethanes' automotive experts are celebrating after receiving a best performing supplier award from Toyota Boshoku Europe.

From the Editor

COVID-19 Prompts A New Digital Age: ASI Launches Dynamic eMagazine Format

Many of the adaptations innovated in the past year due to the necessity of COVID-19 have actually made our lives easier and more efficient—and we aren’t looking back.

Susan Sutton

March 11, 2021

The seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic entered the consciousness of most people I know (in the U.S., anyway) in March 2020. I specifically remember circling the date on the calendar when it truly sunk in for me: March 13. What a difference a year makes.

New Home Sales Higher in January

New home sales increased in the Midwest, the South, and the West, while decreasing in the Northeast.

March 10, 2021

Strong demand stemming from low interest rates, favorable demographics, and a suburban shift for home building to smaller, more affordable housing markets helped to lift new home sales in January 2021, but rising lumber and material costs threaten to blunt this momentum.

IPS Adhesives Reduces Lead Times in Response to Increased Customer Demand

The company reports that its operation and customer service teams have worked over the past 90 days to make internal changes to improve its ability to meet customer commitments.

March 10, 2021

IPS Adhesives recently announced a reduction in lead times for its North America Integra Adhesive and SCIGRIP structural lines of business.

Henkel North America Announces New DEI Scholarship and Internship Programs

With an initial investment of over $600,000, the initiative will be granted and rolled out over the next year.

March 9, 2021

Henkel recently announced new scholarship and internship programs in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across Henkel businesses.