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Editor’s Memo
Predicted Growth in Chemicals Supported by Adhesives

April 17, 2003

This year’s Material Handbook has been updated and expanded with 75 new categories and their definitions, and a large increase in supplier listings.

Advancing Adhesives
Sealant Brings Superior Performance to Construction Market

April 17, 2003

An advanced, one-component, premium-grade sealant that combines the best performance and aesthetic features of both silicone and urethane compounds is now available.

Market Trends
Market Growth for UV and EB Forecast at 6 Percent to 9 Percent per Year

March 20, 2003

UV and EB are high-value, rapid-throughput processes offering lower energy consumption and the virtual elimination of emissions compared with traditional methods

Advancing Adhesives
Purity Determination Without a Known Chemical Standard

March 20, 2003

Manufacturers of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals can now obtain precise evaluation of material purity, including a Certificate of Analysis as documentation, even in the absence of a recognized purity standard.

Editor’s Memo
Staying Connected With Adhesives

Karen Kramer

March 20, 2003

Our editorial focus this month is on what might appear to be three divergent areas: construction, pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs), and dispensing and curing.

End-UseApplication
Stretch-and-Heat Film Makes‘Wrapping’ a Hummer Easy

March 20, 2003

Wrapping a car, or even a bus, with full-coverage decals is an everyday occurrence for many graphics companies.

Market Trends
World Demand for Pressure Sensitive Tapes to Expand 5.5% Annually Through 2006

March 5, 2003

The world market for pressure sensitive (self-adhesive) tapes is projected to expand at an annual pace of 5.5 percent through the year 2006 to 25.4 billion square meters, valued at $20.8 billion

Ask Dr. Dave

March 5, 2003

This month's questions are regarding SIPs, adhesives that help increase speed on assembly operations, and an explaination on pressure sensitive adhesive.