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DuPont Breaks Ground on New Facility in East China

The facility will produce a range of materials to advance applications for electrification and lightweighting in support of growing demand for DuPont’s automotive adhesives.
November 22, 2021

DuPont has broken ground on a previously announced $30 million facility in Zhangjiagang, China.


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THE ADHESIVE AND SEALANT COUNCIL: 2020-2023 North American Market Report for Adhesives & Sealants

This year’s report also includes a new section focused on additive manufacturing.
November 22, 2021
Published once every three years, The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s "North American Adhesives and Sealants Market Report" features quantitative and qualitative market data in an easy-to-digest format that gives companies access to the critical data necessary to help plan for future sales growth.
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Ask Dr. Dave

Bonding Polystyrene Foam

We want to bond sheets of polystyrene foam to steel and to wood. What adhesives would you recommend that will be effective and safe to use?
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
November 19, 2021

Bonding polystyrene foam to steel and wood is an application that was traditionally done with contact cements or other solvent-based adhesives. Due to health and flammability concerns, however, the modern trend is to use 100% reactive systems.



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Sika to Acquire MBCC Group for $6 Billion

Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, MBCC Group is active in the field of construction systems and admixture systems.
November 18, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds.


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Advancing Adhesives

New Modified Polymer Sealants for Construction Applications

Recently developed hybrid technology enables construction professionals and do-it-yourselfers to benefit from a sealant that offers superior weatherability and durability.
November 17, 2021

A new advanced modified polymer sealants line combines the best attributes of traditional silicones and polyurethanes, enabling construction professionals and do-it-yourselfers to benefit from a sealant that offers superior weatherability and durability.


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H.B. FULLER INDIA: Adhesive for Paper Straws

H.B. Fuller reports that this latest launch offers differentiated advantages in terms of sustainability, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
November 16, 2021
H.B. Fuller India recently announced a new food-safe adhesive under its Swift®tak brand to meet increasing demand for paper straws.
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Market-Trends

Arkema Sales Jump Almost 30% in 2021 Third Quarter

Sales in the Adhesive Solutions segment were up 10.1% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020.
November 16, 2021
Supported by accelerating demand for high-performance materials in an environment marked by strong inflation of raw materials and supply chain disruptions, Arkema recently reported group sales of €2.4 billion (approximately $2.8 billion) in the third quarter.
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Electronics Manufacturing Outlook Continues to Darken

Among the survey results, companies report that they continue to face difficulty in finding qualified talent.
November 15, 2021
A new global survey conducted by IPC found that the global shortage of semiconductors and other components continues to have serious consequences for electronics manufacturers.
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