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Editor's Memo

Our Annual Equipment Handbook Provides Sourcing Information for Equipment

June 1, 2018

Our annual reference guide includes descriptive product overviews for equipment used in the adhesives and sealants industry.

Lightweighting Driving Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Growth

With increased emphasis on fuel efficiency and vehicular emission control, the reduction of vehicle body weight is reportedly gaining widespread importance throughout the world.

May 30, 2018

The global hot-melt adhesives market is expected to register a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period.

MASTER BOND: Adhesive

May 29, 2018

Silver-filled epoxy adhesive system EP3HTSDA-2 was developed for crucial thermal management applications.

Wind Energy Driving Global Reactive Adhesives Market

The total installed wind power capacity in China reached a total of 188,232 MW in 2017, registering a growth rate of 11.58%.

May 23, 2018

The global reactive adhesives market is expected to register a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period, 2018-2023.

LORD Announces $80 Million Expansion Plans

Expansion work began in May and will take place through 2023.

May 22, 2018

LORD Corp. recently announced plans to expand and upgrade operations at its Saegertown, Pa., facility.

DELO Reports Record 2017 Revenue

The company achieved a sales record of $191 million.

May 21, 2018

DELO recently announced its annual revenue results for the fiscal year ending on March 31.

Bostik to Expand Adhesives Reach in Japan

The operations intend to allow Bostik to supply its Japanese customers in the nonwovens markets for hygiene applications, as well as others.

May 18, 2018

Arkema has also announced plans for a new world-scale adhesives plant in Japan.

Ask Dr. Dave

The two-component epoxy we're using in a metal assembly operation on small parts doesn't cure fast enough. Can you help?

Dave Dunn's May 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 18, 2018

The probable reason for your problem is the ultraviolet (UV) transparency of the plastic and the fact that epoxy bonds are not very UV resistant. Even epoxy coatings are not recommended for outdoor applications because they discolor under UV.

BOSTIK: Heat-Seal Coating

May 17, 2018

This company recently announced it will launch new copolyester heat seal coating formulations for food packaging applications at this year’s PACK EXPO.

Global Construction Sealants Market to Reach $10.2 Billion

Increasing application areas in the emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil are expected to be the major cause for the advance in demand of the construction sealants.

May 17, 2018

The global construction industry is reportedly driving the market for construction sealants, according to a new report from BIS Research.