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Integrating Adhesives with Assembly

Adhesives and tapes in durable assembly allow engineers to innovate.

March 1, 2017

Multi-material designs are becoming increasingly common for industrial assemblies, with the growing incorporation of materials like integrated glass, structural composites, or scratch-resistant surfaces.

Shurtape Acquires Syntac Coated Products

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced the acquisition of Syntac Coated Products LLC.

February 15, 2017

The companies will offer a portfolio that includes cloth and duct, masking and paper, packaging, foil, film, double-coated and transfer tapes.

Taking the Lead of the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

ASC President William Allmond discusses what he brings to the association, as well as his plans for 2017 and beyond.

Teresa McPherson

February 1, 2017

William (Bill) Allmond became president of the Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) in August 2016, after serving as vice president of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates for 10 years. Here, he discusses what he brings to the ASC, as well as his plans for 2017 and beyond.

DOW CORNING: Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

January 17, 2017

This company recently introduced to the North American market a portfolio of PSAs and coatings for protective films used for electronic devices.

PSTC Releases Tape Usage Report

The PSTC recently commissioned an in-depth research report that identifies the underlying biases, behaviors, and decision drivers influencing tape usage.

December 29, 2016

the report revealed that within the building and construction industry, there are low levels of familiarity about the benefits of using tape.

Clark Named VP-Manufacturing at Hooven-Dayton

Hooven-Dayton Corp. recently announced that David Clark has been appointed vice president of manufacturing.

December 22, 2016

Clark began at HDC in October 2016, assuming overall responsibilities of manufacturing operations.

North America Leads Global CAS Market

North America and Asia-Pacific are leading the global automotive coatings, adhesives, and sealants market.

December 19, 2016

Rising production of lightweight vehicles is pushing the growth of global CAS market in these two regions.

SHURTAPE: Tape Monitoring System

December 9, 2016

Prime Alert is a new tape monitoring system available from this company.

Lintec to Acquire MACtac Americas

Lintec’s board of directors has reportedly resolved to acquire all membership interests of MACtac through its U.S. wholly owned holding company, Lintec USA Holding Inc.

December 8, 2016

As part of the transaction, MACtac will reportedly maintain its manufacturing bases in the U.S. and Mexico.