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DELO Sets World Record with Truck Lift Using Adhesive

The company reportedly lifted an 18-ton (17.5 metric tons) truck, surpassing the previous record of 16.3 metric tons.

July 22, 2019

DELO recently announced that it has broken the world record for achieving the heaviest lift using adhesive.

Solving Challenges for Polyurethane Sealants

A latent hardener has been designed to overcome multiple issues associated with the formulation of one-component polyurethane sealants.

Tushar Trivedi

July 19, 2019

Polyurethane (PU)-based joint sealants have become widely used for both new build and refurbishment projects, but their importance should never be underestimated, as they play an important role in the performance of a building throughout its lifetime.

Avery Dennison to Demonstrate Multiple New Products at Labelexpo Europe

The theme of Avery Dennison’s presence at Labelexpo Europe is “Making a Material Difference.”

July 18, 2019

Avery Dennison recently announced that it will create its biggest-ever trade show presence at Labelexpo Europe 2019, which will be held in Brussels from September 24-27.

SOCIETY OF CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS & AFFILIATES (SOCMA): TSCA Compliance Handbook

The handbook reportedly serves as a guide for not only regulatory implementation, but also internal reviews and audit preparation.

July 18, 2019

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has published the 2019 edition of its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) manual, “TSCA Compliance: A Company Guide,” to serve as an industry resource for companies looking to develop and implement a site-specific TSCA compliance program.

Emerging Economies Represent Major Opportunities for Specialty Tapes

The specialty tapes market in emerging economies (e.g., China, India, Brazil, South Africa, and Indonesia) is expected to witness significant growth.

July 17, 2019

The market for specialty tapes is projected to grow from $44.2 billion in 2019 to $59.3 billion by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 6.1%.

H.B. FULLER: Hot-Melt Adhesives for Consumer Packaged Goods

A proprietary hot-melt adhesive, Advantra Warrior™ is reportedly versatile across a range of environments and case and carton sealing applications.

July 16, 2019

H.B. Fuller recently announced the latest in the series of Advantra^® advanced-performance adhesive products with the introduction of Advantra Warrior™ in North America.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Updated Liquid-Applied Flashing Standard Leads the News

Readers last week were most drawn to news from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association regarding an updated flashing standard.

Susan Sutton

July 15, 2019

How do industry standards impact your business? I’d love to hear about your experiences!

ASK Chemicals to Acquire SI Group’s Industrial Resins Business

The transaction includes SI Group’s industrial resins products and associated manufacturing sites in Rio Claro, Brazil; Ranjangaon, India; and Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa.

July 15, 2019

SI Group recently announced an agreement to sell the majority of its global industrial resin businesses and its Brazilian specialty business to ASK Chemicals, a portfolio company of private equity firm Rhône Group, LLC.

Stick and Stay Stuck: Optimizing Performance for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

It is vital to use the correct pressure-sensitive adhesive for the specific material and environment.

Scott Krusinski

July 12, 2019

Production problems…we’ve all been there. Consider this: A new type of plastic was selected for an automotive headlamp component.

Synthomer Announces Agreement to Acquire OMNOVA Solutions

OMNOVA Solutions employs approximately 1,900 people and operates 13 sites across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

July 10, 2019

Synthomer plc recently announced that it has reached an agreement with OMNOVA Solutions Inc. on the terms of a recommended acquisition of the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of OMNOVA.