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CRACKBOND concrete repair and restoration

ADHESIVES TECHNOLOGY CORP.: Bonding Agents for Concrete Repair and Restoration

Adhesives Technology Corp.’s CRACKBOND products are bonding agents for concrete repairs, coating and sealing interior and exterior slabs, and crack injection applications.

January 20, 2021

Adhesives Technology Corp. (ATC) recently announced an update to its CRACKBOND concrete repair and restoration product line.

From the Editor

Adhesives and Sealants Help Provide the Best Medicine

Adhesive and sealant producers are innovating myriad technologies for medical applications to meet the needs of COVID-19 and beyond.

Susan Sutton

January 20, 2021

The past year embodies the old proverb that “necessity is the mother of invention.” From remote schooling and work to virtual meetings and celebrations, COVID-19’s rapid spread and continued threat forced us to create new ways to lead productive lives as safely as possible.

BASF Works Toward a Circular Economy for Adhesive Labels

CELAB (Toward a Circular Economy for Labels) is a cross-industry coalition that is currently focused on scaling up matrix and release liner recycling.

January 19, 2021

BASF announced that it is a founding member of a new global network dedicated to building a circular economy in the self-adhesive labeling industry.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Avery Dennison Acquisition Garners Most Reader Interest

Last week, news from Avery Dennison regarding its latest acquisition drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

January 18, 2021

Does your company have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Automating Medical Device Assembly

Medical device manufacturers can find success when they embed processes and systems in a holistic manufacturing concept that takes into account the entire value chain.

January 18, 2021

The medical technology industry is growing faster than others and is currently experiencing a real change: more and more innovative products are being developed to help patients and relieve the burden on the healthcare system in the long term.

Sika Reports Strong 2020 Results Despite Pandemic-Related Challenges

According to Sika, its growth trajectory was extended with a 2020 sales increase of 3.4% in local currencies.

January 14, 2021

Sika recently announced its results for 2020, a year characterized by the deep-rooted global challenges caused by COVID-19.

Ask Dr. Dave

Debondable Structural Adhesives

We are looking for a temporary adhesive to hold some small steel parts together, but then we want to break the bond before some final finishing operations. What can we use?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 13, 2021

Numerous technologies and patents cover debondable structural adhesives. For your small parts, however, I can suggest a few simple alternatives.

RPM Achieves Record Net Sales in Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter

RPM International’s fiscal 2021 second quarter net sales were nearly $1.4 billion, up 6% over the $1.4 billion reported a year ago.

January 13, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales, earnings, and cash from operations for its fiscal 2021 second quarter, ended November 30, 2020.

FLEXCON: Polypropylene Films for Labeling Applications

FLEXCon reports that the polypropylene films were subjected to rigorous durability testing side by side with vinyls, and they performed just as well.

January 13, 2021

FLEXcon Co., Inc. has announced the introduction of FLEXcon NEXgen polypropylene films, which are reportedly sustainable “greener” non-vinyl alternatives for durable labeling applications.

Henkel Invests in MRO Startup Feelit

Adhesives and sealants improve the maintenance of production machinery and equipment around the globe.

January 12, 2021

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has strengthened its capabilities for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions by investing in Feelit, a startup based in Haifa, Israel.