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ALTANA Acquisition of Henkel Closure Materials Business Draws Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in an acquisition announcement from ALTANA.

June 1, 2021

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Equipping the Concrete Industry with Corrosion-Inhibiting Sealers

Whether protecting new, existing, or repaired concrete from deterioration, sealers/water repellents can play an important role in durability for the construction industry.

Jon Connealy

Ashraf Hasania

Julie Holmquist

June 1, 2021

The past 20 years have seen the increasing use of concrete sealers in the construction industry. Sealers are applied to concrete primarily to keep water and water-soluble compounds from entering the concrete through the surface pores.

Dow Named to 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity List

The company was also included on three of DiversityInc's Specialty Lists.

May 28, 2021

Dow recently announced that it has advanced to 19^th place on the 2021 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list.

MULE-HIDE PRODUCTS CO. INC.: Polyurethane Roofing Sealant

The company reports that the roofing sealant is easy to use and provides excellent adhesion, elongation, and tensile strength.

May 27, 2021

The new Seal-Fast^® Liqui-Flash polyurethane roofing sealant from Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. reportedly seals complex details quickly and permanently.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Completes Bonding Study with Armacell

The study classifies the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series adhesives when used with Armacell component foams.

May 27, 2021

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released a study in collaboration with Armacell component foams.

The New Frontier of Green Construction: Creating a More Sustainable World through Mass Timber and Adhesives

Mass timber has become an increasingly popular alternative to minimize construction’s environmental impact, offering a renewable resource with a notably smaller carbon footprint.

Chris Whelan

May 27, 2021

Each year, the debris produced during construction—and in particular, building demolition—represents more than 90% of the total construction and demolition debris generated and sent to landfills in the U.S. That equates to approximately 145 million tons of debris.

Lubribond to Distribute Scott Bader Structural Adhesives Line in Benelux

Lubribond Benelux offers a range of adhesives and chemical bonding agents including industrial adhesives and silicones.

May 26, 2021

Scott Bader Co. Ltd. recently announced its partnership with Lubribond Benelux for the distribution of Crestabond^® structural adhesives for industrial applications in The Benelux Union.

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Common Dispensing Challenges and Solutions for Adhesives and Other Materials

Nearly 900 plant engineering and management personnel from diverse industries within the U.S. weigh in on specific challenges they face relating to their dispensing methods.

Claude Bergeron

May 25, 2021

The methods for dispensing adhesives, epoxies, grease, silicone, oils, sealants, and a multitude of other assembly fluids cover a wide spectrum of techniques—from manual applications like squeeze bottles, toothpicks, and hand-plunger syringes to semi-automated tabletop dispensing robots. Each dispensing method presents unique challenges as manufacturers attempt to scale the sophistication of their fluid dispensing processes to meet requirements for quality, volume throughput, and cost efficiency.