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Scapa Healthcare Completes Systagenix Facility Acquisition

As part of the transaction, the manufacturing operations, sterilization services, warehouse facilities, R&D and regulatory support functions located in Gargrave have been transferred to Scapa Healthcare.

October 8, 2018

Scapa Healthcare recently announced it has completed the acquisition of the Systagenix manufacturing facility located in Gargrave, England.

State of the U.S. Construction Market

Construction and building-related end uses make up approximately 25% of the market value for adhesives and sealants in the U.S.

October 5, 2018

The global market for adhesives and sealants in 2017 reached 34 billion dry lbs, valued at $59 billion. North America represented approximately 30% of the global market.

Dow DuPont Products Among R&D 100 Awards Finalists

Two grades of Zytel HTN and two automotive adhesives composite bonding adhesives where selected.

October 4, 2018

Dow DuPont recently announced the 2018 R&D 100 Awards program has named four finalists from the new DuPont transportation and advanced polymers portfolio.

ASHLAND: Packaging Adhesives

October 2, 2018

This company recently introduced several new adhesives for flexible packaging laminating adhesives, and pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Bio-Based Adhesives Market Continues to Grow

This growth is reportedly primarily driven by the increasing demand from the packaging sector and stringent regulations for conventional adhesives in the U.S.

October 2, 2018

The market for bio-based adhesives and sealants is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.49%.

H.B. Fuller Co. Third Quarter 2018 Revenue Grows 37%

Net revenue of $770 million increased 37% compared with the third quarter of 2017.

October 1, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the third quarter that ended September 1.

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Developments in Plasma and Flame Surface Treaters for Improving Adhesion

Ongoing advancements with plasma and flame surface treaters are expanding the systems’ use in a growing number of industries.

Mark Plantier Wilson Lee

October 1, 2018

Industrial assembly and decorating operations are increasing their use of atmospheric plasma and flame surface treaters to improve adhesive bonding. These safe and green technologies activate surfaces to enable stronger bonds with plastics, composites, wood, glass and metal surfaces.