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Beyond Adhesion

Disruptive innovation has impacted transportation applications of adhesives and sealants.
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Aggie Lotz Daniel S. Murad
March 9, 2018
Broadly speaking, a market disruptor may include a technology, method, process, service, or channel with superior performance and customer benefits delivered at an attractive price point that can unexpectedly displace an incumbent. Porter’s Five Forces, created by Harvard Business School’s then-associate professor Michael E. Porter, Ph.D., has provided a framework for taking a “snapshot in time” of any potential threat to a business’ profits (not limited to a business losing its customers to an existing rival.
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Rolling up the Carpet

Because of its complicated structure, carpet is difficult to recycle without reintroducing these toxic substances.
March 7, 2018

NGO Healthy Buildings Network (HBN) has recently taken chemicals in carpets under scrutiny, with calling for a "fundamental transformation" of the industry for recycling. Its recent report uncovered 44 toxic substances found in fiber, backing, adhesives and carpet pad.


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Voorhees Appointed Rust-Oleum CEO

He replaces Thomas E. Reed, who will assume the position of chairman as he approaches his September retirement.
March 5, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Edward J. Voorhees III, president of Rust-Oleum North America, will take over as CEO of Rust-Oleum Group.


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Nanomaterials in the Workplace

Where do adhesives and sealants manufacturers’ responsibilities lie when nanomaterials are used in the production process?
Ian Marshall Ben Grebot Caroline Raine
March 1, 2018
In a recent survey, the UK’s National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) asked its clients and stakeholders whether they or their employees were concerned of the risk that nanomaterials may pose to their workforce. Almost a quarter of responders to the question replied that they were.
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Editor's Memo

Travel Season is Approaching, and We're Looking Forward to the American Coatings Show and Conference and the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo

The 2018 American Coatings Show and Conference takes place April 9-11 in Indianapolis, while Miami will host the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo from April 23-25.
Teresa McPherson
March 1, 2018
We’re previewing two key industry events in this issue: the American Coatings Show and Conference and the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo.
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Dow Continues Partnership with Aston Martin

For more than 25 years, Dow Automotive Systems has supplied Aston Martin models with structural adhesive solutions.
March 1, 2018

Aston Martin and Dow recently announced the continuation of their technical development partnership.


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Market-Trends

Dental Adhesive Market to Rise 6%

Europe is expected to be the largest dental adhesive market during the forecast period.
March 1, 2018

The dental adhesives market is projected to grow from $1.92 billion in 2017 to $2.57 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.02% between 2017 and 2022.


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