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What would you recommend for bonding PVC plastics?

Dr. Dave shares bonding tips for PVC plastics, as well as suggestions on cyanoacrylate solutions for EPDM.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
July 26, 2019

In the plumbing industry, solvent-based PVC cements are used for bonding PVC plastics. However, if you need a solvent-free system, cyanoacrylates and reactive acrylics have been widely used on rigid PVC.


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Net Sales Increase 4.6% for RPM in Fiscal 2019

RPM’s fiscal 2019 consolidated full-year net sales increased 4.6% to $5.56 billion from $5.32 billion in fiscal 2018.
July 25, 2019
RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and full year, ended May 31, 2019.
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Sika Expands Mortar Plant in Serbia

Sika expects that the expanded production capacities and new warehouse will enable it to continue to penetrate the growing construction markets in Southeast Europe.
July 25, 2019
Sika recently announced that it is expanding its production capacities in Southeast Europe by opening an additional mortar facility, as well as a warehouse for raw materials and end products, at its Simanovci site in Serbia.
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TECHSIL: Electronics Adhesives

These adhesives were reportedly specially formulated for applications in the electronics and consumer electronics industry, where heat-sensitive parts need to be assembled.
July 25, 2019
Techsil recently announced that it has launched a range of new adhesive products with low ion content that cure with UV, visible light, or moisture.
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Mactac Tapes and Adhesives for Photographic Enclosure Materials Meet ISO Standards

To meet ISO 18916 standards, Mactac reports that it submitted samples of its CleanBond™ double-coated tapes (LV820 and LV840) and CleanFilm™ transfer adhesives (LV820) to a third-party facility to test the products’ suitability for use in photographic mounting applications.
July 24, 2019

Mactac® Industrial Tapes recently announced that its CleanTape™ line of low-volatile organic compound (VOC) acrylic double-coated tapes and transfer adhesives meet International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 18916 standards for photographic enclosure materials.


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Brenntag Named Primary U.S. Distributor for Arkema Waterborne Resins

In making this decision, Arkema reportedly looked at Brenntag’s national coverage, logistics and operational efficiencies, digital marketing, and technical capabilities.
July 23, 2019

Arkema recently announced that, effective August 1, 2019, Brenntag North America, Inc. will be the primary distributor in the U.S. for Arkema waterborne resins sold under the Encor®, Celocor®, Snap®, and Neocar® trade names.


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Eleco Produits-EFD to Become Eleco Panacol-EFD

France-based Eleco Produits-EFD and Germany-based Panacol-Elosol GmbH are both members of Hoenle Group’s Adhesives division, headed by publicly listed company Dr. Hoenle AG.
July 23, 2019
To better support the growth requirements of global customers and present a more unified product offering, Eleco Produits-EFD reports that it is changing its name to Eleco Panacol-EFD, effective August 1, 2019.
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Taking Labels on the Road

A multiple-label solution is providing environmental and mechanical protection while authenticating Brose Antriebstechnik's e-bike drive systems.
July 23, 2019

Electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular. In Germany, their number has nearly doubled in the last three years, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The importance of developing powerful and robust electric motors and precautions against tampering and pirating has grown accordingly.


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