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Saint-Gobain to Acquire German Tapes Manufacturer

Biolink develops and produces environmentally friendly solvent-free acrylic resin adhesive tapes.

Saint-Gobain recently announced it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the equity capital of Biolink.


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Solenis Opens New Technology Center in Brazil

The new research and development facility will reportedly manage the region’s customer applications needs and new product development.

Solenis recently opened its new technology center in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil.


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Editor's Memo

Sustainability

Sustainability has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants.
Teresa McPherson
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in manufacturing—it has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants. In addition to reduced emissions and landfill waste, “green” products also reduce the chance of exposing workers to dangerous toxins.
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Strategic Solutions

Plan Now to Profit from Sustainability

Demand for “green" has benefited adhesives and sealants manufacturers and their suppliers.
Susan Anderson
After years of modest growth in the adoption of green/sustainability programs, major corporations, along with their suppliers and logistics partners, have committed to sustainability and social responsibility goals.
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Cardolite

A Natural Choice for Adhesives and Sealants

Cashew nutshell liquid-based epoxy curing agents and polyols offer outstanding performances and benefits for adhesives and sealants.
Yun Mi Kim James Zhao
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), a bio-renewable resource found in the honeycomb structure of the cashew nutshell, is considered a byproduct of the cashew industry. Therefore, CNSL is a non-food chain product that would otherwise be disposed of. Cashew trees can grow abundantly in tropical conditions.
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Going Solar

Chemique Adhesives anticipates energy-cost reduction and reduced emissions thanks to a 30-kW solar installation.
Chemique Adhesives recently announced that the 30-kW solar installation on the roof of its North American headquarters in Kennesaw, Ga., has begun operation. The solar power addition is part of the company’s corporate commitment to sustainability.
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The Greener Side of Adhesive Coating

A 100% solids adhesive coating process is operationally and environmentally sustainable for pressure-sensitive adhesive construction.
Janet Page
Adhesive coating is an important and necessary step in pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) construction. It’s also one of the least-discussed aspects of the PSA manufacturing process and, as of late, is becoming one of the most environmentally sustainable.
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Q&A About Polyurethanes

Consistent Performance in a Waterborne Polyurethane Adhesive

What should we do about inconsistent performance in a waterborne polyurethane adhesive?
Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish
Scaling up products from the laboratory to field trials to full production can often be problematic, whether a new polymer is being developed or a formulated finished adhesive is manufactured. If bond failures are occurring during production, the plant may go back to the adhesive supplier and claim the adhesive is at fault.
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Awards

Global Competition for New Preservatives Launches

A prize pool of $175,000 is available.

The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3) and InnoCentive have launched a global competition to identify innovators developing preservatives with improved environmental health and safety profiles.


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