Finished Adhesives and Sealants - Articles - Page 328

MACTAC: Rubber Transfer Adhesives

July 11, 2017

This company has launched its latest high strength transfer adhesive tapes.

Adhesion Society Issues Call for Abstracts

Abstracts must be submitted online on or before September 15.

July 7, 2017

The Adhesion Society recently issued a call for abstracts for its 2018 annual meeting.

Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Announces Keynote Speaker

Mahzarin Banaji will examine the importance of diversity and inclusion in relation to the STEM disciplines

July 7, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council recently announced Mahzarin Banaji, Ph.D., reportedly a renowned Harvard University psychology professor, will deliver the keynote at the 2017 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

OMNOVA Second Quarter 2017 Net Sales Jump 9%

Sales in specialty solutions increased 14.4% to $121.5 million, while sales in performance materials increased 4.2% to $99.8 million

July 6, 2017

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced net sales for the second quarter were $221.3 million, up 9.6% from last year's $202 million.

DOW CORNING: Translucent Adhesive

July 5, 2017

The translucent adhesive is the latest addition to this company’s line of hot melt, room-temperature vulcanizate (RTV) adhesives.

H.B. Fuller Second Quarter 2017 Revenue Grows 5%

Net income for the second quarter of 2017 was $25.9 million.

July 3, 2017

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the second quarter that ended June 3.

Editor's Memo

Distributor Directory

Our exclusive year-long reference tool helps connect companies with the appropriate distributor partner.

Teresa McPherson

July 3, 2017

Welcome to our annual Distributor Directory, a reference tool you can use year-round to quickly locate a distributor that best suits your needs. Distributor listings* are organized by region and include company contact information such as address, phone, fax, email, website, and key personnel.

Flexible Formulation of Waterborne Caulks and Sealants

Eliminating external plasticizers can improve performance in waterborne caulks and sealants.

Rick Miner

July 3, 2017

A caulking sealant has three basic functions: filling a gap between two or more substrates; forming a barrier through the physical properties of the sealant itself and by adhesion to the substrate; and maintaining sealing properties for the expected lifetime, service conditions, and environments.

PSTC Tape Summit Honors Past, Looks to Future

The tapes-focused event celebrated the 40th anniversary Tech Seminar.

July 3, 2017

From May 15-19, nearly 300 pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape professionals—including scientists, professors, CEOs, VPs and sales professionals—gathered at the Mandalay Bay Las Vegas Convention Center for the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s (PSTC) Tape Summit 2017.

Focus On

Winning in a Dynamic and Inclusive Market

Companies must become more agile to take advantage of new growth opportunities in the adhesives and sealants industry.

Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.

July 3, 2017

If the past year taught us anything, it’s that the world is becoming an unpredictable place and change is the only constant. In the Asia-Pacific region, the convergence of economic, technological, customer and regulatory forces are remaking the market into a more dynamic, inclusive playing field. With this transition, we expect to see consistent demand for reliable products, breakthrough technology and innovative high-impact solutions.