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Royal Adhesives and Sealants Sale to H.B. Fuller Final

"We are proud of our commitment to innovation and our long-term customer relationships," said Ted Clark, president and CEO of Royal.

October 24, 2017

American Securities LLC recently announced that it has completed the sale of Royal Adhesives & Sealants to H.B. Fuller Co. for $1.575 billion.

SELENA USA: Drywall Adhesives

October 24, 2017

The adhesive reportedly offers the strength, durability and environmental compliance of polyurethane adhesives.

Case Study

Creating a Better Bond with Laminated Coil

OEMs turn to custom formulators to solve complex adhesion problems with laminated coil and sheet metals.

October 20, 2017

For manufacturers that use flat-rolled steel, aluminum and other metals to fabricate parts or products, the ability to bond decorative foils and laminate films to the substrate provides an opportunity to deliver attractive finishes for a competitive edge. Decorative finishes include the look of stainless steel, brushed copper, and wood grains, as well as a variety of colors, imprints, and gloss grades. Laminate films can also serve a functional purpose by providing scratch or chemical resistance.

SCIGRIP: Methacrylate Adhesives

October 19, 2017

SCIGRIP will be showcasing a range of methacrylate (MMA) adhesives targeted at the automotive assembly market during the Advanced Engineering Show.

Medical, Other End Use Markets Driving PSA Demand

Among regions, Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes market.

October 18, 2017

The pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.22%.

Bostik Opens Indian Facility

Together with its existing plant in Bangalore, the new plant intends to serve the fast growing demand in India for adhesives in industrial markets.

October 16, 2017

Bostik recently announced the opening of a new facility in Gujarat.

Case Study

Silo Systems for Safety

Silo protection systems installed at Everbuild’s facility are ensuring the safe storage of dolomite.

October 13, 2017

Leeds-based Everbuild Building Products Ltd., part of the international Sika Group, is one of the UK’s leading sealant, adhesive and building chemical manufacturers, with customers in over 70 countries. It recently installed fully integrated silo protection systems (SPS) by Hycontrol to ensure the ongoing safe and reliable pneumatic filling of powder storage silos. The integrated protection systems, which feature full ground-level testing (GLT) capabilities for all critical system components, have been fitted to two 10-m-high silos used to store finely powdered dolomite.

PPG Announces Partnership with Renault-Nissan

The companies co-developed the technology, which reportedly delivers durability and manufacturing efficiency that is above industry standards.

October 13, 2017

PPG recently announced its partnership with Renault-Nissan Alliance to deliver structural adhesives to more than 1 million Renault, Nissan and Samsung cars across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America.