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Sustainable Raw Materials: How to Plan for Market Success

A business plan based on a clear understanding of decision drivers

May 2, 2016

Comprehensive initiatives designed to preserve and improve the environment are included in virtually all manufacturers’ corporate communications. According to the Sheldon Group, 25% of major brand owners have implemented scorecards to rate suppliers and products on environmental impact, and 30-40% more are being developed.

Editor's Memo

Service with a Smile?

No matter your job, a smile can go a long way toward making doing business more of a pleasure.

Teresa McPherson

May 2, 2016

I've just returned from the Spring Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring Convention and Expo, and noticed something that I don’t remember seeing as often at past industry events I’ve attended.

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Have there been any new adhesives for consumer or handyman use recently?

Innovative marketing has given us a couple of very interesting and useful products.

April 1, 2016

Have there been any new adhesives for consumer or handyman use recently?

Strategic Solutions

Unmet Needs in Adhesives Technology for OEM Transportation Applications

The unmet need that kept me awake at night actually stems from the open assembly time.

Daniel R. Daley

April 1, 2016

In my 30 years as a senior materials engineering manager with Navistar International, a truck and engine OEM, conventional automotive and truck body manufacturing plants predominantly used 1K epoxy structural adhesives due to their superior bonding performance and manufacturing-friendly properties.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook Issue

April 1, 2016

We’re all about materials in this issue with our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook, which includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

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I am trying to understand how the organosilanes act chemically.

Organosilanes have been used for many years to enhance the durability of adhesive bonds, particularly to glass surfaces.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 1, 2016

Dave Dunn's March 2016 column.

Guest Editorial: ASC: Securing Our Future

The ASC focuses on delivering new education programs, new market reports, new growth programs and new advocacy activities.

Traci Jensen

March 1, 2016

As chair of the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) for 2015-2016, I wanted to pose a few questions to you, the readers of ASI.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Polyaspartic Coatings

The polyaspartic coatings technology has been available since the 1990s and is an extension of polyurethane chemistry.

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

March 1, 2016

I work in the technical department developing coatings based on various polymer backbones. I am familiar with typical polyurethane raw materials, but have recently become aware of polyaspartic coatings. Could you provide an overview of this technology?

Ain't No City Like New Orleans for Spring ASC Convention

The Adhesive and Sealant Council chose the iconic city for its Spring Convention and Expo.

Teresa McPherson

March 1, 2016

New Orleans is a study in contrasts. From boozy Bourbon Street and the mansions of the Garden District, to the various voodoo, literary, and culinary tours, New Orleans has many personalities.

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