Finished Adhesives and Sealants - Articles - Page 286

HENKEL CORP.: Underfill Material

November 20, 2018

Loctite Eccobond UF 1173 has been developed with a protective underfill material.

UTECH North America 2020 Dates Announced

Held in conjunction with the conference, the UTECH North America trade show connects suppliers and buyers from across the polyurethane industry.

November 19, 2018

Organizers of UTECH North America recently announced that the next edition of the event will take place May 19-21, 2020.

Market Trends

Demand is High for High-Performance Adhesives

Rising demand for high-performance adhesives in the aerospace industry is projected to drive market growth.

November 15, 2018

The global high-performance adhesives market was valued at $9.4 billion in 2017, and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2018 to 2026, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

SIKA CORP.: Transportation Adhesive

November 15, 2018

Sikaflex®-953 is an adhesive for transportation and industrial assembly applications.

Mergers and Acquisitions in Adhesives and Sealants: 2018 Review and Outlook

Activity is predicted to continue as conditions for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures remain favorable.

Andy Hinz

November 14, 2018

When discussing merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the adhesives and sealants industry over the last several years, we have found ourselves repeating many of the same themes. . .

Arkema Acquires Spanish Adhesives Company Afinitica

With this acquisition, Bostik plans to expand its existing range of assembly adhesives.

November 14, 2018

Arkema recently announced it is expanding in engineering adhesives with the announcement of the acquisition of Afinitica.

Focus On

Vertically Integrate for Sustainability

Vertically integrated tape suppliers can offer stabilized value, flexibility in product development and superior product performance.

Janet Page

November 13, 2018

Supplying industrial adhesive tape is a complex business.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: We're concerned about using 100% solids methacrylate-based sealants for sealing metal joints.

Dave Dunn's November 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 9, 2018

Question: We use some 100% solids methacrylate-based sealants for sealing metal joints. We’re concerned about low adhesive strength, which might cause problems due to stresses generated during temperature cycling. What are our choices?

Global Electronic Adhesives Market Energized to Leap 13%

The Asia-Pacific is considered the fastest growing market due to the growing electronics industry in countries like India and China.

November 8, 2018

The global electronic adhesives market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 13.25% over the forecast period.

Tape Talk

Holding the Holidays Together with Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes

Not all PSA tapes are alike; it’s important to use the correct one for each project.

Michel Merkx

November 7, 2018

As the holiday season approaches, millions of people will turn to pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape to help check off their to-do list. From hanging decorations to wrapping gifts, PSA tape is a useful tool in a person’s seasonal arsenal.