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Shurtape Joins Sphere 1 Cooperative

Sphere 1 is a national cooperative of independent tool, fastener and concrete accessory distributors.
Through this partnership, Shurtape will reportedly work with Sphere 1 to deliver enhanced programs, education, and field training to its members.
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Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants

Celebrating Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants

The not-to-miss ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo will offer multiple opportunities for networking and business development.
In late 2015, the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) decided to refocus its traditional twice-yearly gatherings into one annual event, beginning in 2017.
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Structural adhesives

Using Structural Adhesives in Car and Truck Accessories Manufacturing

Structural adhesives can play a major role in reducing overall labor and inventory costs while simplifying design and manufacturing processes.
Bob Zweng
Adding accessories to cars and trucks is a burgeoning and lucrative business for many aftermarket shops. The trend is driven by consumers who are looking to customize and differentiate their vehicles from the standard models on the roadways. While some OEMs are beginning to offer add-on accessories at the dealership, approximately 85% of accessory sales are done through aftermarket accessory shops.
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3M

Integrating Adhesives with Assembly

Adhesives and tapes in durable assembly allow engineers to innovate.
Cory Sauer
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.
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Shurtape Acquires Syntac Coated Products

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced the acquisition of Syntac Coated Products LLC.
The companies will offer a portfolio that includes cloth and duct, masking and paper, packaging, foil, film, double-coated and transfer tapes.
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Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc.

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
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.
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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.
the report revealed that within the building and construction industry, there are low levels of familiarity about the benefits of using tape.
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Clark Named VP-Manufacturing at Hooven-Dayton

Hooven-Dayton Corp. recently announced that David Clark has been appointed vice president of manufacturing.
Clark began at HDC in October 2016, assuming overall responsibilities of manufacturing operations.
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North America Leads Global CAS Market

North America and Asia-Pacific are leading the global automotive coatings, adhesives, and sealants market.
Rising production of lightweight vehicles is pushing the growth of global CAS market in these two regions.
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