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Adhesives for Fiberglass Bonding

What are the best adhesives for bonding fiberglass components?

July 20, 2021

Called thermoset polyesters, these materials are glass fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyesters. They are also often referred to as “sheet molding compounds” (SMCs), “fiber-reinforced plastics” (FRPs), or simply “fiberglass.”

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Drawn to Agreement between H.B. Fuller and JACPL

H.B. Fuller’s partnership with JACPL garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

July 19, 2021

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ICP Group Names Turner Chief Financial Officer

The appointment supports ICP Group’s strategic growth initiatives.

July 19, 2021

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP Group) recently announced that it has appointed Michael Turner to the role of chief financial officer.

DuPont Completes Laird Performance Materials Acquisition

Laird Performance Materials will be integrated into DuPont Electronics & Industrial’s Interconnect Solutions business.

July 19, 2021

DuPont announced that the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Laird Performance Materials.

Henkel 3D Printing Facilities Receive Medical Device Manufacturing Quality Certification

The certification covers the design and manufacturing of biocompatible resins and other materials used to produce non-implantable medical devices.

July 16, 2021

Henkel's Concord laboratory and Dixon production facilities in California, which are dedicated to developing and manufacturing resins for 3D printing, have achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification.

ChemQuest Announces Leadership Appointments

Appointments include a chief commercial officer, vice president, and communications director.

July 15, 2021

The ChemQuest Group recently announced several key appointments, as well as a retirement.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Multilingual Website

Users are greeted with a language selector on the homepage that enables them to pick from nine different languages.

July 15, 2021

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe recently announced the launch of its new multilingual website, which was primarily commissioned to ensure that regional customers can access the platform in their native language.

Arkema Acquires Stake in Battery Producer Verkor

Arkema contributed several million euros to Verkor’s recent €100 million (approximately $118.7 million) round of fundraising.

July 14, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it has become a shareholder and technological partner of Verkor, a French startup specializing in the production of high-performance batteries.

MAPEI's Diliberto Riquelme Named 2021 Coverings Rock Star

The Coverings Rock Star award honors young talent in the tile and stone industry.

July 13, 2021

MAPEI recently announced that Jennifer Diliberto Riquelme, senior development chemist, has received a 2021 Rock Star award from Coverings.

Market Trends

Myriad Trends Offer Growth Opportunities for Adhesives Industry

A range of global trends will redefine the future of the global adhesives market, which is estimated to exceed a value of $64.7 billion by 2027.

July 13, 2021

Modern design trends, tight cost estimates, sustainability, and innovation—today’s adhesives and sealants industry faces several challenges. These trends will undoubtedly redefine the future of the global adhesives market, which is estimated to exceed a value of $64.7 billion by 2027. But how?