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Sustainable Raw Materials: How to Plan for Market Success
Strategic Solutions

Sustainable Raw Materials: How to Plan for Market Success

A business plan based on a clear understanding of decision drivers
Susan Anderson
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.


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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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Unmet Needs in Adhesives Technology for OEM Transportation Applications
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.


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ASC: Securing Our Future

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.


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Polyaspartic Coatings
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?


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