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Nordson Breaks Ground for New Global Hub

The facility will be located in an industrial park in Chippewa Falls, Wisc.

November 6, 2018

Nordson Corp. recently held a groundbreaking for a new world headquarters for its EDI extrusion and Premier fluid coating product lines.

Loparex to Expand European Operations

The expanded European facility intends to increase the company’s ability to provide product solutions to its European and global customer base.

November 6, 2018

Loparex recently announced it is investing in its European operation for release liner production.

The Assembly Show Returns to Chicago

The Assembly Show will once again offer three days of educational sessions, exhibits, a dynamic keynote speaker, and plenty of networking.

October 9, 2018

Assembly industry enthusiasts will connect from October 23-25 at The Assembly Show, taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.

State of the U.S. Construction Market

Construction and building-related end uses make up approximately 25% of the market value for adhesives and sealants in the U.S.

October 5, 2018

The global market for adhesives and sealants in 2017 reached 34 billion dry lbs, valued at $59 billion. North America represented approximately 30% of the global market.

ASHLAND: Packaging Adhesives

October 2, 2018

This company recently introduced several new adhesives for flexible packaging laminating adhesives, and pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Bio-Based Adhesives Market Continues to Grow

This growth is reportedly primarily driven by the increasing demand from the packaging sector and stringent regulations for conventional adhesives in the U.S.

October 2, 2018

The market for bio-based adhesives and sealants is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.49%.

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Developments in Plasma and Flame Surface Treaters for Improving Adhesion

Ongoing advancements with plasma and flame surface treaters are expanding the systems’ use in a growing number of industries.

Mark Plantier Wilson Lee

October 1, 2018

Industrial assembly and decorating operations are increasing their use of atmospheric plasma and flame surface treaters to improve adhesive bonding. These safe and green technologies activate surfaces to enable stronger bonds with plastics, composites, wood, glass and metal surfaces.