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Innovations Abound in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

From newly developed raw materials and chemicals to finished products and high-tech applications, the adhesive and sealant industry continues to focus on innovation.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
August 24, 2021

From newly developed raw materials and chemicals to finished products and high-tech applications, the adhesive and sealant industry continues to focus on innovation.


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Shaping the Future Needs of Sealant Formulators

Ingredient selection provides a fresh opportunity to drive value and underpin sealants’ commercial performance with a stronger value proposition.
Tony Bruce
Tony Bruce
August 20, 2021

It’s clear that we are entering a new age of innovation, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the performance chemical sector. As commerce reactivates following a turbulent and unpredictable year across every sector, many brands operating in the adhesive, sealant, and coating markets are looking toward the next wave of new product development.


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Sika Acquires Mexico-Based Bexel Internacional

Bexel operates five strategically located production plants that complement Sika’s existing geographical footprint and further support the strategic focus on big cities.
August 18, 2021
Sika recently announced that it has acquired Bexel Internacional S.A. de C.V., a leading manufacturer of tile adhesives and stuccos in Mexico.
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Dr. Dave
Ask Dr. Dave

Bonding with Differing Coefficients of Thermal Expansion

We have a problem maintaining adhesion to two steel surfaces at divergent temperatures because of the response of materials to thermal conditions when going through heating and cooling cycles.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
August 17, 2021

We are using epoxy adhesives to bond steel substrates that are exposed periodically to both 150˚C and as low as 0˚C. Our problem is in maintaining adhesion to the two steel surfaces at such divergent temperatures because of the response of materials to thermal conditions when going through heating and cooling cycles. Do you have any suggestions?


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