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R.D. Abbott Expands LORD Distribution

R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently signed a new distribution agreement with LORD Corp. to expand its distribution of LORD adhesives and coatings to Canada.

February 6, 2019

This new agreement will be facilitated and managed locally by RDAbbott’s newly established division, RDAbbott Canada Ltd.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Have there been any recent developments in the bonding of PTFE to itself or to metals?

Dave Dunn's February 2019 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 5, 2019

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is low-surface-energy plastic that is very difficult to bond. PTFE exclusively comprises fluorine and carbon atoms with no polar atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen.

Nominations Sought for Tess Award in Coatings

The award reportedly recognizes outstanding individual achievements and noteworthy contributions to coatings science, technology, and engineering.

February 5, 2019

Nominations are welcome from all segments of industry, academia, and government.

OMNOVA Fourth-Quarter 2018 Sales Rise 2%

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently reported net sales for the quarter 2018 were $191.3 million.

February 4, 2019

Net sales for the quarter rose 2.7% from last year’s $186.3 million.

HENKEL: Electronics Materials

January 31, 2019

Henkel Corp. recently announced it will debut several new materials at IPC APEX Expo.

Electronics Adhesives Market to Reach $7.8 Billion by 2022

The global electronic adhesives market is expected to reach a value of $7.8 billion by 2022.

January 30, 2019

The growth is due to the adhesives’ enhanced conductive and thermal properties.

3M Reports 2018 Sales Grew 3.5%

3M recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 results.

January 30, 2019

The company had 2018 sales of $32.8 billion, up 3.5% year-on-year.

Aerospace Adhesives and Sealants Market to Climb 5%

The global aerospace adhesives and sealants market is projected to grow from $775 million in 2018 to $1.008 billion by 2023.

January 29, 2019

Epoxy is projected to be the fastest-growing resin type segment of the market during the forecast period.

Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Signs of Slower Economic Growth

The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) recently posted a 0.3% decline in January on a three-month moving average basis.

January 28, 2019

On a year-over-year basis, the barometer is up 0.8%.

New Applications Driving Global Adhesives and Sealants Demand

As industrial sectors and the housing market showed moderate growth, manufacturers of adhesives and sealants have also reported a moderate increase in demand.

January 25, 2019

Increased demand for adhesives and sealants is driven by the emergence of new market applications.