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Scott Bader Takes Part in UK National Employee Ownership Day

July 5, 2013

The first ever UK National Employee Ownership Day is scheduled to take place July 4 by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).

Adhesives Save Lives

It sounds somewhat melodramatic, but it’s very true: adhesives are increasingly used in life-saving medical applications.

Susan Sutton

July 3, 2013

To learn more about these innovative developments, please feel free to take a look at our coverage of adhesives in medical/dental applications.

OMNOVA Solutions Second Quarter Sales Fall 11%

July 3, 2013

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced income from continuing operations of $2.6 million for the second quarter ending May 31, 2013.

Adchem Releases Bonding Studies

July 3, 2013

Adchem Corp. recently announced it has released two new bonding studies covering nine adhesive tape systems for several compounds of rubber materials manufactured by BRP.

H.B. Fuller Second Quarter Net Income Soars, Revenue Remains Flat

July 2, 2013

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the second quarter that ended June 1.

Sika Acquires Everbuild Building Products Ltd.

July 2, 2013

Sika recently announced it has acquired Everbuild Building Products Ltd., reportedly the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and construction chemicals.

Adding Value with Systems Engineering

Systems engineering can be greatly beneficial when manufacturers want to integrate structural adhesives into a particular process.

Tim Vokes

July 1, 2013

"Added value” is not just an overused buzzword in today’s business and manufacturing environment. It can actually be the key driver in profitability when incorporating adhesives into a manufacturing process.

Ask Dr. Dave: July 2013

Can you suggest ways to improve an adhesive system in terms of moisture/water sensitivity?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 1, 2013

QUESTION: We are successfully structurally bonding Belgian Blue Stone—also called Petit Granit (a non-porous limestone material)—with a two-component epoxy in an industrial process.

The Dangers of Counterfeit Dental Products

Counterfeiting costs manufacturers significant revenue and puts thousands of jobs at risk.

July 1, 2013

The manufacturing of counterfeit, imitation products has long been a problem in the consumer goods sector—and is becoming increasingly troublesome in the dental industry.