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Lighter, Safer and Stronger

Elastic adhesives enable vehicle designs with benefits including lightweighting, improved occupant safety and overall strength.

Frank Billotto Ana Wagner

September 1, 2017

Elastic bonding adhesives are found around the world in many industries, including construction, packaging, footwear, electronics, medical and transportation. They are essential for applications requiring strong joints without perforating substrates, a certain amount of flexibility to accommodate movement such as material expansion, protection from corrosion or the elements, and durability.

Ask Dr. Dave

We’ve been trying to get the metal button of a rear-view mirror to bond to a new windshield.

Dave Dunn's September 2017 column.

September 1, 2017

We’ve been trying to get the metal button of a rear-view mirror to bond to a new windshield. We’re in the summer heat of Las Vegas where it is routinely over 110°F―and even hotter inside a closed car. We’ve tried all the typical glues but, while the button will cure and hold, it falls off when the mirror is attached.

Wacker Marks 40 Years in Brazil

Wacker Química do Brasil Ltda. was established in São Paulo in 1977.

August 31, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Brazil-based South American headquarters.

DELO: Optoelectronic Adhesives

August 30, 2017

A new adhesive is available for optoelectronic applications.

EVA Hot-Melt Adhesives Market to Exceed $10 Billion

The hot melt adhesives market size is expected to witness gains at above 5%.

August 30, 2017

Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) hot-melt adhesives market size is set to exceed $10 billion by 2024.

Laminating Adhesives Market to Reach $120 Billion

The global laminating adhesives market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.42% during the forecast period.

August 28, 2017

The laminating adhesives market is expected to reach $12.3 billion by 2021.

Hood Named PPG Plant Manager, Kight Market Director

In addition to leading Sylmar plant operations, Hood is responsible for partnering with PPG’s aerospace transparencies engineering and business platform teams.

August 24, 2017

PPG has named Mark Hood plant manager of its Sylmar, Calif., aerospace transparencies facility, with Steve Kight to succeed him as global market director for general aviation transparencies.

Covestro Supports Solar Car Challenge

The company is supporting the Aachen-based Sonnenwagen team’s project with materials and technical service and as a gold sponsor.

August 23, 2017

Covestro is supporting students at RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences with the development of a solar-powered electric car.