Finished Adhesives and Sealants

Arkema Acquires Spanish Adhesives Company Afinitica

With this acquisition, Bostik plans to expand its existing range of assembly adhesives.

November 14, 2018

Arkema recently announced it is expanding in engineering adhesives with the announcement of the acquisition of Afinitica.

Focus On

Vertically Integrate for Sustainability

Vertically integrated tape suppliers can offer stabilized value, flexibility in product development and superior product performance.

Janet Page

November 13, 2018

Supplying industrial adhesive tape is a complex business.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: We're concerned about using 100% solids methacrylate-based sealants for sealing metal joints.

Dave Dunn's November 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 9, 2018

Question: We use some 100% solids methacrylate-based sealants for sealing metal joints. We’re concerned about low adhesive strength, which might cause problems due to stresses generated during temperature cycling. What are our choices?

Global Electronic Adhesives Market Energized to Leap 13%

The Asia-Pacific is considered the fastest growing market due to the growing electronics industry in countries like India and China.

November 8, 2018

The global electronic adhesives market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 13.25% over the forecast period.

Tape Talk

Holding the Holidays Together with Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes

Not all PSA tapes are alike; it’s important to use the correct one for each project.

Michel Merkx

November 7, 2018

As the holiday season approaches, millions of people will turn to pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape to help check off their to-do list. From hanging decorations to wrapping gifts, PSA tape is a useful tool in a person’s seasonal arsenal.

OMNOVA Names Maroon Group as Distributor

Maroon Group will distribute the company’s resins and additives.

November 7, 2018

Maroon Group recently announced it has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of OMNOVA Solutions to represent the company in the eastern U.S. territory.

Strategic Solutions

Developing An Adhesive and Sealant Selection Guide

The challenge in developing a useful guide involves balancing comprehensive coverage of in-scope topics without inevitably getting lost in the proverbial weeds.

Daniel R. Daley

November 2, 2018

Buyers and end users of adhesives and sealants―who are new to adhesives technology―want to learn all they can about chemistries, resin types, application methods, performance properties, dissimilar substrates, engineering practices, and formulated products on the market.