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Editor's Memo

Building Distributor Partnerships in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Strong distributor relationships can bring advanced benefits to help companies in the adhesives and sealants industry succeed.

Susan Sutton

July 1, 2019

I’ve been watching a lot of the FIFA Women’s World Cup matches, and the level of competition has really kicked up since the 2015 event. It’s great to watch experienced, well-honed teams like England and France work together with such skill and efficiency. I can’t help but draw parallels to the successful partnerships we see between distributors, raw materials and chemicals suppliers, and manufacturers and end users in the adhesives and sealants industry.

Global Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives Market on the Move as Transportation Demands Increase

The composites sub-segment is expected to be the fastest-growing substrate in the global MMA adhesives market.

June 28, 2019

The global methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesives market was valued at approximately $10.6 billion in 2018 and is projected to cross $13.5 billion by 2024.

SEMICON West Helps Attendees Move "Beyond Smart"

SEMICON West will reportedly take aim at global electronics manufacturing industry disruptors with programs and pavilions focused on critical areas of industry growth.

June 28, 2019

The 49th SEMICON West will be held July 9-11, 2019, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Michael H. Sullivan Joins RPM to Spearhead Organizational Restructuring

Michael Sullivan will oversee RPM’s 2020 MAP to Growth operating improvement initiative.

June 26, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that has appointed Michael H. Sullivan vice president of operations and chief restructuring officer.

Henkel and RLE Use Epoxy-Based Structural Foam to Demonstrate Lightweighting Potential in Hybrid Automotive Body Parts

Fiber-reinforced polymer components with structural foam ribbing and reinforcements can save more than 40 kg of weight per car vs. conventional all-metal designs.

June 25, 2019

In a joint study, Henkel and RLE International have examined and validated the potential of high-performance structural foam for lightweighting in automotive body and closure parts.

DELO Industrial Adhesives: Anisotropic Conductive Adhesive for RAIN RFID Labels

Reportedly featuring excellent adhesion to copper, DELO MONOPOX AC6545 enables the high-speed assembly of copper-plated chips.

June 25, 2019

DELO Industrial Adhesives, Mühlbauer, and Impinj, Inc. recently announced a milestone in the effort to achieve high-volume inlay manufacturing.

Asia-Pacific Continues to Drive Demand for Adhesive Films

Many adhesive film manufacturers are shifting their manufacturing activities to emerging economies including China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

June 25, 2019

The global adhesive films market is expected to post a CAGR of close to 5% from 2019-2023, according to a recent market research report.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Henkel’s New Aerospace Adhesives Facility

Last week, news from Henkel regarding its new facility for aerospace adhesives drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

June 24, 2019

What markets is your company focusing on? I’d love to hear about it!

MAPEI Donates Product and Volunteers for ProjectVegas

The MAPEI team joined with more than 100 volunteers from throughout the industry to paint, repair, and clean LVRM’s chapel and gym using donated products.

June 24, 2019

MAPEI recently partnered with the charity organization AEC Cares for ProjectVegas, donating time and materials in order to improve conditions at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) in Las Vegas, Nev.

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