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Mussel Polymers Licenses Underwater Adhesive Technology from Purdue Research Foundation

Called poly(catechol-styrene), the adhesive was engineered to mimic the glue that mussels naturally use to attach to substrates in the ocean.

March 26, 2020

Mussel Polymers Inc. (MPI), a startup created by technology development company Wardenclyffe Chemicals Inc., has licensed patented underwater adhesive technology from the Purdue Research Foundation.

MASTER BOND: Epoxy Polysulfide Adhesive

EP21TPHT is an electrically insulating material with a dielectric constant of 3.9 and volume resistivity of more than 1,014 ohm-cm at 75˚F.

March 26, 2020

Master Bond EP21TPHT is a new two-component epoxy polysulfide system designed for bonding applications that require toughened and thermally stable bonds that are resistant to chemicals.

Manufacturers Take Action to Combat Coronavirus

I’d love to hear from you regarding some of the initiatives your company has undertaken in response to COVID-19.

Susan Sutton

March 25, 2020

Manufacturers of all sizes and in myriad industries have jumped into action to provide relief in the form of monetary and product donations, repurposed production lines, and more in order to combat the global threat of COVID-19.

FEICA One-Component Foam Test Methods Approved as CEN Standards

The CEN standards that have been approved and now published relate to the testing of yield, expansion, application, mechanical strength, and insulation.

March 24, 2020

FEICA recently announced that a series of its one-component foam (OCF) test methods has been approved as CEN standards.

PANACOL: Low-Halogen UV Adhesive

Due to its high viscosity, Vitralit UC 1536 is particularly suitable for applications that require dimensional stability within the production process.

March 24, 2020

Panacol recently announced that it has launched Vitralit UC 1536, a low-halogen UV adhesive for the electronics industry.

Top 5 News that Sticks

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Postponement Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in the coronavirus-related postponement of the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference.

Susan Sutton

March 23, 2020

What impact is COVID-19 having on your business? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Advancing Adhesives

A New Route to High-Performance Flexible Adhesives and Coatings: 2K STPE/Epoxy Technology

Combining a silyl-terminated polyether with epoxy technology as a two-component system provides a balance of high-strength performance and flexibility with bonding properties similar to traditional epoxies.

Ruolei Wang

March 23, 2020

In the past half-century, the global market for sealants and adhesives in construction and industrial applications has experienced significant growth.

RPM International Expects Third Quarter Results at Higher End of Previous Guidance

RPM reports that the positive momentum of its 2020 MAP to Growth operating improvement plan contributed to good earnings leverage in the third quarter.

March 23, 2020

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it expects its financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended February 29, 2020, to be at the higher end of its guidance provided on January 8, 2020.

Single-Family Housing Starts Increased in February, but Coronavirus-Related Challenges Lie Ahead

The economic impact of COVID-19 is putting demand for housing and construction projects at risk.

March 23, 2020

Single-family starts increased 6.7% in February 2020, while the multi-family sector saw a decline of 14.9%.

Sika Expands Waterproofing Membrane Production in Switzerland

The new production facility will allow the membranes to be manufactured in a single operation at one site.

March 20, 2020

At its existing site in Sarnen, Switzerland, Sika is putting into operation a new production facility for its SikaProof structural waterproofing membrane.