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Ask Dr. Dave

What alternatives do I have for bonding to surfaces like polyethylene and polypropylene?

Dave Dunn's September 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 1, 2016

What alternatives do I have for high-strength bonding to surfaces like polyethylene and polypropylene?

Legros Appointed Bostik Chairman and CEO

Vincent Legros has been appointed chairman and CEO of Bostik.

September 1, 2016

Legros joined the Saint-Gobain group in 1998 as production engineer at the Pont-à-Mousson plant.

Global Packaging Tapes Market to Grow 5%

The global packaging tapes market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.34%.

August 31, 2016

Parcel tapes will reportedly account for the maximum share owing to their different applications.

Fiber Optic Center Adds Hernon Epoxy

Fiber Optic Center Inc. recently announced the addition of Hernon Tuffbond 302 epoxy adhesive to its epoxy line.

August 24, 2016

The epoxy reportedly performs under temperature cycling from -54°C to 85°C.

Construction Industry Driving Silicone Sealants Demand

The global silicone sealants market is expected to reach $3.5 billion by 2024.

August 22, 2016

The product reportedly is increasingly substituting various organic sealants and adhesives in construction.

Huron Capital Acquires Wood Floor Finishes Business

Valentus Specialty Chemicals Inc. has acquired the wood floor finishes business Paint Over Rust Products Inc.

August 17, 2016

The wood floor finishes business will reportedly continue to operate as Absolute Coatings Inc.

Mactac Receives Approval for Flexographic Printing Constructions

Mactac® Performance Adhesives Group recently announced it has partnered with ACTEGA inks.

August 10, 2016

The partnership helps attain British Standard (BS) 5609:1986 Section 3 Laboratory Performance of Printed Labels certification.

American Architectural Manufacturers Association Updates Sealants Document

The AAMA recently released an updated document describing the test procedures and specifications required for sealants.

August 5, 2016

The AAMA 800 document, “Voluntary Specifications and Test Methods for Sealants,” was last updated in 2010.

Waterborne Symposium Announces Call for Abstracts

The School of Polymers and High Performance Materials at The University of Southern Mississippi has issued a call for abstracts.

August 2, 2016

The 44th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium is scheduled to take place Feb. 19-24, 2017.

2016 ASI Top 25: Leading Worldwide Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

This issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings the ASI Top 25, our exclusive ranking of the top 25 worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

August 1, 2016

Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings the ASI Top 25, our exclusive ranking of the leading 25 worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.