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Safic-Alcan and Dow Expand Distribution Agreement for Flocking Adhesives Range

These one- or two-component flocking adhesives (including primer and catalyst), solvent or waterborne, reportedly bond well to various elastomers for weatherstrip production.

May 2, 2019

Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, recently announced the extension of its agreement with Dow for the distribution of Dow’s flocking adhesives range.

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Builder Confidence Edges Higher in April

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast posted a three-point gain to 51, the Midwest increased two points to 53, and the South was up one point to 67.

May 2, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 63 in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

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Mactac Announces Association with Canon Solutions America

With Canon’s rising customer demand for increased vendor options of roll-to-roll self-adhesive vinyl materials, the two companies have been working to build an approved portfolio of products.

May 1, 2019

Mactac^® recently announced a new association with Canon Solutions America, Inc.

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Designing Adhesives for Long-Wear Skin Contact Applications

Identifying the right skin-contact adhesive for long-wear applications can be challenging.

Michael Krejsa Ph.D.

May 1, 2019

The medical adhesive market continues to show strong growth year over year, with an annual growth rate of over 4%.

Ask Dr. Dave

Are there adhesives and sealants that expand on curing to fill gaps?

In his May 2019 column, Dr. Dave addresses a question about gap-filling adhesives and sealants.

Dave Dunn, Ph.D.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 1, 2019

This is a good question for two reasons: first, adhesives and sealants often have to fill large irregular gaps and expansion on curing enables them to achieve this; and second, the products usually shrink on curing.

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Strategic Solutions

Market Opportunities for Structural Adhesives

Structural adhesives’ volume is expected to increase as pure electric vehicles displace internal combustion engines in the marketplace.

May 1, 2019

Structural adhesives are displacing mechanical fasteners, welding and even tape in some fastening applications.

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Tape Talk

Don’t Miss the 2019 Tape Summit

Some 300 pressure-sensitive adhesive tape professionals are expected to attend the event.

Michel-Merkx

May 1, 2019

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s annual Tape Summit is the ideal event to provide learning and knowledge-building opportunities to attendees.

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Bostik Showcases Disposable Hygiene Solutions at CIDPEX 2019

Regional and global Bostik experts were on-site outlining the company’s solutions for disposable hygiene producers.

April 30, 2019

Bostik recently announced that it was an active participant in the recent CIDPEX 2019 show hosted by CNHPIA at the Wuhan International Expo Center.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Arkema’s Photocure Resin Capacity Expansion Draws Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in Arkema’s announcement regarding a capacity increase for its photocure resins.

Susan Sutton

April 29, 2019

Is your company planning an expansion? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704 to share your news.

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3M Initiates Restructuring Following Challenging 2019 First Quarter

3M has initiated restructuring and other actions that will result in an expected reduction of 2,000 positions worldwide.

April 29, 2019

3M recently reported that its sales declined 5% to $7.9 billion in the first quarter of 2019.

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