Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)

Adhesive Bandage Receives FDA Clearance

This new bandage clearance reportedly expands the company's label to include the management of moderately to heavily exuding chronic wounds and acute wounds.

December 22, 2017

gel-e Inc. recently announced the 510(k) clearance of its adhesive bandage by the U.S. FDA for prescription and over-the-counter use.

ARCONVERT U.S.: New Website

December 21, 2017

This company recently announced the launch of its new website.

Mactac Films Receive UL Approval

The pre-approval reportedly demonstrates label suitability and compliance with ANSI/UL 969 testing standards.

December 20, 2017

Mactac® recently announced the addition of DNP Imagingcomm America Corp.’s R550 thermal transfer ribbon to its existing portfolio of Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-approved films.

Skin-Closure System Receives FDA Clearance

The new skin closure system reportedly combines a self-adhering flexible mesh strip, mesh anchors and a fast-curing 2-octyl cyanoacrylate topical adhesive.

December 19, 2017

Chemence Medical Inc. recently announced it received Food and Drug Administration clearance to market and sell a new skin closure system for medium to large wounds.

ASC Announces 2018 Board Changes

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it has re-elected five members of its board of directors for a new three-year term.

December 14, 2017

Elizabeth Keeneth, sales director, North America, at Kraton Chemical, was elected by the board to serve the remainder of Mark Plante’s term.

Exterior Construction Silicone Sealants Market to Grow 5%

The demand for low-volatile-organic compounds and green and sustainable sealants is expected to create growth opportunities for the market globally over the forecast period.

December 11, 2017

The exterior sector of the global construction silicone sealants market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2019 to 2024.

Glass Bonding Adhesives Market to Increase 7%

Electronics and appliances are reportedly estimated to offer lucrative opportunities in the industry over the forecast period.

December 8, 2017

The global glass bonding adhesives market is expected to reach $4.42 billion by 2025.

IPC APEX Expo 2018 Program Announced

A free opening keynote will be given by Jared Cohen, founder and director of Google Ideas at Google and now CEO of Jigsaw.

December 5, 2017

IPC APEX Expo 2018 is scheduled to take place February 27-March 1 in San Diego.

Editor's Memo

Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels. The Buyers’ Guide also includes supplier details for finished adhesives and sealants.

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