Finished Adhesives and Sealants

H.B. Fuller Income Jumps 42% in First Quarter 2018

Net income for the first quarter of 2018 was $47.7 million.

April 3, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced financial results for the first quarter that ended March 3.

Editor's Memo

Collaborating for Success in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Teamwork among departments can ensure business success in multiple settings.

Teresa McPherson

April 2, 2018

The issue you are holding in your hands (whether a physical copy or virtual on an electronic device) is the result of the collaboration of a number of people in various locations around the globe—many of whom have never met!

From the ASC President: Gather with the Adhesives and Sealants Industry in Miami

The ASC 2018 Annual Spring Convention and Expo provides opportunities to learn, share, and network with industry professionals.

Bill Allmond

April 2, 2018

I am pleased to share exciting details about the ASC 2018 Annual Spring Convention and Expo. As you know, this annual event is the largest U.S. gathering of adhesive and sealant professionals.

Dispensing Systems for Dosing Two-Component Silicones

Dosing systems should offer easy adjustment of the mixing ratio.

April 2, 2018

Silicones are some of the most versatile connecting materials available and can be used across a huge range of applications. In addition, the ongoing development of silicones is opening new applications in the industry for future production methods, leading to a need for new processing systems for both one- and two-component materials.

OMNOVA First Quarter Sales Rise 2%

Net sales in specialty solutions increased 16.5% to $109.2 million, while sales in performance materials decreased 14%, or 7.6%.

April 2, 2018

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently reported net sales for the first quarter were $178.7 million, up 2.3% from last year's $174.6 million.

HENKEL: LED-Cure Adhesives

March 29, 2018

This company has introduced two new high-elongation, high-flexibility, LED-curable adhesives.

FEICA Announces Keynote Speakers

The business forum plans to explore the implications of the digital age for business and strive to identify practical strategies that will help adhesive and sealant companies to succeed in this new era.

March 29, 2018

FEICA recently announced the keynote speakers in the business forum “Adhesives and Sealants in the digital age,” taking place during the 2018 European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo.

Global Adhesive Tape Summit Announced

The event has a working program built around 26 lectures by industry experts.

March 28, 2018

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, recently announced its launch of the 1st Global Adhesive Tape Summit.

IPC Urges Trump to Take Measured Approach in Tariffs on Electronics from China

The tariffs will reportedly increase the cost of technology products for U.S. consumers and businesses without an appreciable impact on the balance of trade between the two countries.

March 26, 2018

IPC recently expressed concern following President Trump’s announcement that he will impose significantly higher tariffs on electronics imported from China.