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Ask Dr. Dave: Please explain tack, peel adhesion and shear strength in regards to pressure-sensitive adhesives.

PSAs can be formulated with a range of adhesive and cohesive properties.

October 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's October 2015 column.

Strategic Solutions: LEED v4: Do Contractors Understand Adhesives Product Information?

Adhesives and sealants manufacturers need to understand how a project team typically makes its product decisions.

Aggie Lotz

October 1, 2015

Available through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program, LEED v4 is the newest iteration of a benchmark standard for high-performance green buildings.

Editor's Memo: On the Move

Fall is busy travel time, with the Adhesive and Sealant Council Fall Convention and the ASSEMBLY show taking place in October.

Teresa McPherson

October 1, 2015

Over the summer, my family and I moved from one state to another. It was not an easy move (traveling anywhere with two school-aged kids rarely is), but as the leaves start to turn and the kids settle into a new school, things are beginning to fall into place.

Ask Dr. Dave: What adhesives do you recommend for bonding fiberglass for indoor applications?

Reactive acrylics can be formulated with very fast cure times, or can be modified so that no cure occurs

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

September 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's September 2015 column.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

What are the advantages of using polyurethane technology for hot-melt applications?

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

September 1, 2015

I am familiar with traditional ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyester and polyamide (PA)-based hot-melt adhesives. What are the advantages of using polyurethane technology for hot-melt applications?

Editor's Memo: Innovation Abounds

Voting is now open for the ASI Readers' Choice Awards!

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2015

I'm happy to announce that voting is now open for the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards! Over the past several months, we asked companies to submit their best-of-the-best innovative products for your consideration.

Ask Dr. Dave: Is it serious for end users if there are some lumps in a construction adhesive paste?

While the particles are not producing a performance problem, your customers may observe them and think m, your customers may observe them and think that something has changed in the formula.

August 3, 2015

Dave Dunn's August 2015 column.

Strategic Solutions: Adhesives and Sealants Market Overview and Outlook

Improving customer spending is expected to drive demand for consumer and packaging adhesives and sealants. consumer and packaging adhesives and sealants.

A. Todd Muhleman

August 3, 2015

The ChemQuest Group currently estimates the value of the global adhesives and sealants industry at approximately $51 billion, comprised of $44.5 million in adhesives and $6.2 billion in sealants.

Editor's Memo: ASI Top 25

Teresa McPherson

August 3, 2015

Welcome to the annual ASI Top 25 issue! The ASI Top 25 ranks the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants by revenue to provide readers with an overview of the top players in the industry.

Ask Dr. Dave: What type of adhesive should we use to replace mechanical fasteners for metal assembly?

Depending on your productivity and performance requirements, epoxies, acrylics or polyurethanes could be viable options.

July 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's July 2015 column.

H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

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Iran War and Logistics Challenges Impact Adhesives and Sealants Pricing

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

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This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

September 14, 2026

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