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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.
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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.


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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.


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DELO Sees Sales Increase in 2021 Fiscal Year

After a year of major fluctuations in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DELO experienced growth of around 2%.
May 25, 2021
DELO ended its 2021 fiscal year (April 1, 2020-March 31, 2021) with revenues of €167 million (approximately $203.9 million).
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From the Editor

Adhesives and Sealants Help Brands Achieve the Complete Package

Brands are exploring sustainable packaging as a means of increasing their appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
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Susan Sutton
May 21, 2021

Brands have long relied on their products’ packaging to draw the consumers’ eye and entice them to consider a purchase. But packaging has evolved beyond eye-catching graphics to encompass so much more, particularly as consumers continue to explore “green” products and services with the goal of helping to address climate change.


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