Finished Adhesives and Sealants

Daley Appointed ChemQuest Senior Consultant

March 4, 2016

The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced the addition of Daniel R. Daley as senior consultant.

Wacker Establishes New Subsidiary and Technical Center in Colombia

March 3, 2016

Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its presence in Latin America by opening a new technical center for construction applications.

Bruce Appointed Incoming FEICA Secretary General

March 2, 2016

Philip Bruce has been confirmed as the incoming secretary general of FEICA.

DELO: Light-Curing Adhesives

March 2, 2016

This company now offers 14 light-curing products.

New Orleans Hosts Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring 2016 Convention and Expo

Adhesive and sealant industry professionals can learn about new technologies and innovations at the upcoming ASC Convention and Expo.

March 1, 2016

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Spring Convention and Expo will take place April 18-20 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The three-day event will include concurrent technical sessions focusing on business development and market trends, government relations issues, and advanced technology, as well as an Expo.

Ask Dr. Dave

I am trying to understand how the organosilanes act chemically.

Organosilanes have been used for many years to enhance the durability of adhesive bonds, particularly to glass surfaces.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 1, 2016

Dave Dunn's March 2016 column.

Market Reports

European Waterborne Adhesives, Active and Intelligent Packaging, Construction Chemicals

The waterborne adhesives market in Europe was estimated at $3.26 billion in 2014 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.

March 1, 2016

The waterborne adhesives market in Europe was estimated at $3.26 billion in 2014 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%, according to “Europe Waterborne Adhesives Market Segmented by Product Type, By Polymer, By Application, By End User Industry, and Geography Trends and Forecasts (2015-2020)” during the forecast period.

American Coatings Show Comes to Indy

The fifth American Coatings Show will exhibit the latest in coatings technology and products in Indianapolis.

March 1, 2016

In 2014, more than 8,700 industry attendees from 69 countries visited the American Coatings Show to explore the most recent developments in raw materials, laboratory and production equipment, testing and measuring equipment, and services for the coatings industry.

Advancing Adhesives

Retaining Reliability and Endurance in Punishing Applications

Henkel adhesives secure fasteners and strengthen interference fits in snowmobiles used for competitive racing.

March 1, 2016

Competitive snowmobilers, snocross racers, and XGames athletes usePolaris Industries Inc. snowmobiles to help them dominate in extreme events such as racing, long-distance jumping, and freestyle competitions that involve dangerous backflips and extensions.